HANDS Inc.

HANDS is a HUD approved counseling agency.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Starting July 1, 2008 all One-On-One "Yes You Can" sessions
will have a charge of $25

Mission Statement

HANDS is a community based organization whose mission is to create affordable housing opportunities for low to moderate income families and to revitalize neighborhoods.

History

Housing Assistance aNd Development Services, Inc. (HANDS) a 501(c)3 nonprofit was established in May 1993. HANDS was organized primarily to carry out the following purposes:

Provide housing for low and moderate income persons.

Make available resources to housing development corporations and organizations to facilitate the provision of housing for low and moderate income persons.

Conduct research related to the production and design of low and moderate income housing.

HANDS Inc. was designated as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) in May 1994 by Kentucky Housing Corporation.

Ownership:

This is a program where HANDS builds houses in the city and county for homeownership.

Self-Help:

Self-Help is where families work 20 to 30 hours a week building their own homes, along with other families and a construction supervisor.

Partnerships:

HANDS has partnerships with the City of Bowling Green, Bowling Green Technical College, Kentucky Housing Corporation, Rural Development, and Wabuck Development to help build homes for families.

Counseling:

HANDS offers free financial counseling for anyone with credit problems. HANDS has free financial classes (Yes You Can Own A Home, Post Purchase and Budget/Credit) to anyone interested. Starting July 1, 2008 all one-on-one "Yes You Can" sessions will have a charge of $25.

HANDS
PO Box 9637
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42102

Phone: (270) 796-4176

Toll Free: (877) 796-4176
Fax: (270) 796-8203