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2025 Details coming soon!!

Southern Oregon

Helping Hands International is headquartered in Southern Oregon and every year completes a "Makeover" project for a local non-profit so that they can continue to serve our community.  We invite you to join us in sharing the love of God by bring help and hope to hurting people in this beautiful place!

2024 S. OREGON MAKEOVER PROJECT: U-Turn for Christ

We have the pleasure of supporting U-Turn for Christ this year and encourage you to check out their video below to learn more about their ministry!

Project Information

DATE 

May 20th - June 1st


LOCATION

320 Lind Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97527


REGISTRATION FORM 

Click here to register!


ESTIMATED COST TO VOLUNTEER 

$0 - Yes, Volunteering for this local project continues to be free but, we are fundraising to cover the cost of materials  (see below link)!


FUNDRAISING GOAL 

$50,000


OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

U-Turn for Christ has three different locations that we will be working on this year: Restoration Ranch, the Phase 2 house, and the Drive Away Addiction facility. We will be working on understructure repairs and exterior painting at the Restoration Ranch and new roofs for the Phase 2 house and the Drive Away Addiction facility. 


IMPACT

Will provide much needed repairs to the working facilities enabling U-Turn to continue to help disciple men who are seeking restoration from drug and alcohol addiction, through our Lord Jesus Christ. 


TYPICAL SCHEDULE

Below is a basic schedule for the week, which we approach with flexibility because our ultimate focus is on relationships!  


Each Day

8:00 A.M.  –   Meet at project site (320 Lind Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97527)


12 P.M.   –   Stop for lunch 

1 P.M.   –   Continue working

4 P.M.   –   Return to HHI office 


You can register for one, or every, day of this project by filling out the "Register Now" button on the right side of your screen.  


LODGING & FOOD

This project will NOT involve any overnight accommodations but lunch, snacks and water will be provided.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR OUR LUNCH CREW (WHO PROVIDE LUNCH AND LIGHT SNACKS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS), PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM TODAY!


SUPPLY LIST

  • Clothes: work clothes, work gloves, hat
  • Shoes: work shoes are preferred (e.g. no bare feet at any time) etc.
  • Other: sunscreen, water bottle, mask 


 

HEALTH & SAFETY

Helping Hands International recommends you follow the health and safety recommendations readily published by the CDC and Travel Alert program offered by the US State Department, as well as those recommended by your personal physician. Please click here for vaccination requirements and/or recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Please note, if you do take prescription medicines, please check with your local pharmacist to ensure the medicines are not considered a controlled substance in the location you are traveling.  

THE STORY BEHIND THE PROJECT

“Each year, Helping Hands International, Inc. chooses a Southern Oregon project which focuses on helping our local community. This project usually revolves around a local non-profit who is in need of Volunteers to either build new, or repair existing, structures at their facility. This year we have the privilege of helping U-Turn for Christ at 3 of there locations.

 

– The Helping Hands International Team

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PREVIOUS YEARS

PREVIOUS YEARS

PREVIOUS YEARS

PREVIOUS YEARS

PREVIOUS YEARS

PREVIOUS YEARS

see pictures & Videos from a FEW of OUR recent Trips BELOW

2023

2023

2023

Wildness Trails Outdoor Camp

Decks Built: 9

Outhouses Cleaned & Painted: 6

Bridge Repair: 1 

Volunteers Sent: 56

Hearts Touched of Jesus: Countless!

2022

2023

2023

Pregnancy Center

Remodeled Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Office: 6

Rebuilt Kitchen: 1

Updated Dinning Space: 1

Volunteers Sent: 68

Hearts Touched of Jesus: Countless!

2021

2021

2021

Westside Compassionate Ministries

Two Story Structure Built & Painted: 1

Outdoor Deck & Patio Built: 1

Front Garden Repair: 1 

Volunteers Sent: 189

Hearts Touched of Jesus: Countless!

2020

2021

2021

Salvation Army: Hope Park

Demolished: 60 Year Old Vacant Lot (3k acres)

Built: Covered eating space, outdoor

amphitheater, band shell, grassy field, splash pad, basketball

court, walking path and raised garden beds!

Volunteers Sent: >200

Hearts Touched of Jesus: Countless!

2023: Wilderness Trails - Completed!

    2023 S. Oregon Makeover Project: Wilderness Trails

    Project Information

    DATE 

    5/22/23 - 05/27/23, & 5/31/23


    PLEASE NOTE: Overnight accommodations are available for all, or a portion of, this project.  Please call Ken Snelling at (541) 414-3320 for more information.  Otherwise, day Volunteers will have access to the project site via free daily shuttles provided by HHI Staff.  The shuttle bus will depart from, and return to, HHI's office (600 Whitman Place, Medford OR 97501) daily between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.


    LOCATION

    18225 Dead Indian Memorial Rd.,  Ashland, OR 97520


    REGISTRATION FORM 

    Click here to register!


    ESTIMATED COST TO VOLUNTEER 

    $0 - Yes, Volunteering for this local project continues to be free but, we are fundraising to cover the cost of materials  (see below link)!


    FUNDRAISING GOAL 

    $50,000 (which includes $27k for 9 decks)!


    OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

    This Summer we plan to renovate the outdoor space of Wilderness Trails, whose motto is "Reaching out with God’s love to youth in Southern Oregon through camping and other outdoor adventures."  Specific building project will include tearing down, rebuilding and staining wooden decks which hold teepee tents campers use for lodging.  We plan to build approximately 9 deck spaces for campers to use in the future. We will also be staining and sealing the 3,000 square foot Evergreen Hall. 


    IMPACT

    We expect this project to bless hundreds of at-risk students who will use the space


    TYPICAL SCHEDULE

    Below is a basic schedule for the week, which we approach with flexibility because our ultimate focus is on relationships!  


    Each Day

       8 A.M.  –   Meet at HHI office and drive to project site

      12 P.M.   –   Stop for lunch 

        1 P.M.   –   Continue working

       4 P.M.   –   Return to HHI office 


    You can register for one, or every, day of this project by filling out the "Register Now" button on the right side of your screen.  


    LODGING & FOOD

    This project will NOT involve any overnight accommodations but lunch, snacks and water will be provided.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR OUR LUNCH CREW (WHO PROVIDE LUNCH AND LIGHT SNACKS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS), PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM TODAY!


    SUPPLY LIST

    • Clothes: work clothes, work gloves, hat
    • Shoes: work shoes are preferred (e.g. no bare feet at any time) etc.
    • Other: sunscreen, water bottle, mask 


    HEALTH & SAFETY

    COVID-19:  If you have recently been exposed to anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19, or you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms yourself, we ask that you (a) consider joining us on an alternative service project in the future or (b) take a COVID-19 test to confirm you're negative before joining us on this project.  For more information regarding HHI's COVID policy, please review our Volunteer page.


    If you are traveling overseas: Please click here for vaccination requirements and/or recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  We also suggest you check with your personal health clinic or physician regarding what vaccines or medicines you may require while participating on this service project.  Please note, if you do take prescription medicines, please check with your local pharmacist to ensure the medicines are not considered a controlled substance in the location you are traveling.

    THE STORY BEHIND THE PROJECT

    “Each year, Helping Hands International, Inc. chooses a Southern Oregon project which focuses on helping our local community. This project usually revolves around a local non-profit who is in need of Volunteers to either build new, or repair existing, structures at their facility. This year we have the privilege to help Wilderness Trails  remove and re-build nine 20ft x 20ft octagon decks that are used for camp T-pees. We will also re-stain and seal the 3,000 sq ft Evergreen Hall.

     

    – The Helping Hands International Team

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    2022 S. OREGON MAKEOVER PROJECT: The Pregnancy Center @ The Women's Gospel Mission

      S. OR Project Featured on Local News Station

      Click here to read the KTVL Channel 10 local news article covering the S.OR Makeover project.

      Project Information

      DATE 

      6/18/2022-7/01/2022


      LOCATION

      534 N Bartlett St., Medford, OR 97501


      REGISTRATION FORM 

      Click here to register!


      ESTIMATED COST TO VOLUNTEER 

      $0 - Yes, Volunteering for this local project continues to be free but, we are trying to fundraise to cover the cost of materials - see below!


      FUNDRAISING GOAL 

      $30,000


      OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

      While we are still exploring long-term housing project partners to bless S. Oregon fire Survivors, we are moving full speed ahead with our 2022 Pregnancy Center project!  This Summer, we plan to remodel apartments for new families at the Women's Gospel Mission, on behalf of The Pregnancy Center, who was offered the space for families in need.  Specifically, we plan to remodel the donated space with a new kitchen, flooring, updated bathrooms and possibly a patio cover!


      IMPACT

      We expect this project to initially bless 8 local residents, namely four mothers and their newborn children.  However, The Pregnancy Center expects to rotate new families in and out of the newly remodeled space every 1.5 years, which means, by year 10, a total of approximately 54 residents will be blessed by this project!  The impact to the community is also priceless because housing insecurities will be removed for the first 17 months each family lives in the space and approximately 27 abortions will be avoided in a decade!

      THE STORY BEHIND THE PROJECT

      “Each year, Helping Hands International, Inc. chooses a Southern Oregon project which focuses on helping our local community. This project usually revolves around a local non-profit who is in need of Volunteers to either build new, or repair existing, structures at their facility.  This year we have decided to help The Pregnancy Center remodel newly donate space at the Women's Gospel Mission in Medford to bless new families!"

       

      – The Helping Hands International Team

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      Overview of Project

      Previous 2021 S. ORegon Makeover Project: WCM Ministry Cente

      Join us in: Medford, Oregon

      Project Information

      DATE: 

      6/19/2021-7/02/2021


      REGISTRATION FORM: 

      Click here to register!


      ESTIMATED COST TO VOLUNTEER: 

      $0 (yes, it's free!)


      FUNDRAISING GOAL: 

      $100k in 100 days!


      OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

      We are planning to build an After School Annex/Ministry Center for Westside Compassionate Ministries (WCM) who has an existing and robust afterschool program in partnership with Washington Elementary School but not enough space for kids to spread out.  


      The existing WCM space is essentially an older home that currently being used for dual purposes, one to house a family and two to serve children from the elementary school.  


      WCM would like to expand their space in 2021 to serve more students who will benefit from these after school programs on a daily basis!  


      To remedy the latter, Helping Hands International, Inc. plans to build an enclosed ministry center that can be used for sharing the gospel, creative arts, crafts, science projects and reading.  


      We plan to build this structure using a combination of Volunteers and skilled labor and welcome anyone to join us!


      IMPACT

      Pre-COVID-19 (e.g. <March 2020), WCW served approximately 150 students each week.  However, due to COVID-19 and subsequent space restrictions (e.g. >March 2020-present), WCM is now serving approximately 20 students.  By building this new facility, WCM projects they will be able to serve about 40-50 students (plus their families) each week for 2.5-3.5 hours a day. 

      THE STORY BEHIND THE PROJECT

      “Westside Compassionate Ministries, Inc. was started in 1999 by the Larson family. 


      In August 2011 the Diaz family took over stewardship of this humble ministry.  


      In June of 2019, Ben and Tara Heidegger, along with their two kids, took over as directors of the ministry. 


      The Yellow House is adjacent to Washington Elementary, and is committed to seeing and serving the staff, the students, and their families.  


      Westside provides a free after-school program for Washington children during the week. 


      We are passionate about seeing our students love to learn, learn to be loved, and learn to love in return. 


      God has also faithfully opened the door for Bible Club to be taught at the ministry house for K- 6th graders. 


      Over 200 kids are faithful and excited to hear God's Word on a weekly basis. 


      Lastly, in the morning a group of Junior High and High School students gather at the house for Gospel encouragement and prayer before being bussed to schools to start their day.”

       

      – Westside Compassionate Ministries Staff

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      Overview of Project

      Media Coverage of 2021 S. ORegon Makeover Project

      Building PLans

        Previous 2020 S. Oregon Makeover: Hope Community Park

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