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TWO WAYS TO HELP PEOPLE MOVE FORWARD

Practical support designed to help qualifying people overcome barriers, build opportunity, and move forward.

Practical help. Real people.

Hands Ahead provides assistance through two focused programs. Each request is reviewed individually based on program requirements, need, available resources, and funding.

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FOOD BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

You know the work. We help with the rest.

Education, guidance, mentorship, and approved assistance for qualifying individuals starting or developing a food business.

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✓ Business planning
✓ Startup guidance
✓ Bookkeeping and tax education
✓ Food-business readiness
✓ Mentorship
✓ Approved assistance

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YARD CARE & OUTDOOR ASSISTANCE

A little help outside can make a big difference at home.

Practical outdoor assistance for qualifying older adults, people with disabilities, homebound individuals, and others who meet program criteria.

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✓ Mowing
✓ Trimming
✓ Leaf and weed removal
✓ Basic landscaping
✓ Light exterior cleanup
✓ Other approved nonlicensed outdoor services

Getting help is simple.

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Explore a program

Choose the type of assistance that fits your situation.
 

Review requirements

Make sure you understand the program and eligibility requirements.

Apply

Submit your request for review.

Please note: Assistance and participant cost, if any, are determined through eligibility and application review.

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COMMUNITY

We're here to help you find the right next step.

People who receive support through our Food Business Assistance program are welcome to volunteer alongside other community members.

Giving back is always a choice, never a condition of receiving assistance.

Ready to find the right program?

Explore the program that fits your situation and learn what happens next.

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