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Community Helping Hands, Inc.

Community Helping Hands, Inc.

31 Water Street Jamestown, NY 14701 www.chhny.org
Main Phone
716-487-1488

Primary Services
Automobile Insurance Payment Assistance, Automobile Payment Assistance, Bedding/Linen, Cleaning Products, Gas Money, General Clothing Provision, General Furniture Provision, Household Goods Vouchers, Kitchenware, Occasional Medical Equipment/Supplies, Telephone Service Payment Assistance, Thrift Shops, Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance

Description
Operates a thrift store open to the public which includes furniture, clothing, household items, and vouchers for household items. Items may be provided to eligible clients for little or no cost.

Also provides medical supplies (crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, shower chairs, etc) to individuals that have a need free of charge.

Flex funds available to help with expenses like cell phone bills, internet, cleaning & hygiene, and transportation expenses.


Hours
Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm; Saturday, 10am-12 noon.

Eligibility
Open to anyone.

Service Area: Chautauqua County.

Intake Process
Free clothing and household items may be obtained by getting a referral from another non-profit or church. Intake process includes an application and interview.

Program Fees
Items are provided to clients with referrals for little or no cost. However, if a client wishes to have items valued at more than the value of their voucher, they must pay the difference in cash.

Languages
English and Spanish.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Jan 17, 2020

Contacts
Shawn Whitmer (Primary)
Executive Director
716-487-1488