About
Who are we?
Founded in 1984, Helping Hands of Cass County was formed by members of several area churches who organized to respond to growing individual and family emergency needs. With a mission to "Serve the economically challenged who live in Cass County and help them bridge the gap," Helping Hands has been serving the community largely through a volunteer workforce. While the services today are centered around the food pantry and thrift store, we are working to expand our service to increase the positive impact on our community.
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This organization is operated exclusively for purposes described in Section 501C of the Internal Revenue Code. Helping Hands is an equal opportunity employer.
Our Board of Directors
Joan Murphy President
Leigh goyings, TREASURER
Leigh goyings, TREASURER
Joan retired after 26 years in Children’s Ministry and has been involved in Helping Hands for over 20 years. Retirement now provides more time to spoil grandkids as well as helping neighbors in need in our community
Leigh goyings, TREASURER
Leigh goyings, TREASURER
Leigh goyings, TREASURER
Leigh is a retired teacher who continues a 30 year legacy of community service through Helping Hands
Cheryl groner, Secretary
Leigh goyings, TREASURER
Cheryl groner, Secretary
Cheryl ran a daycare in Dowagiac for 33 years before retiring and has been serving Helping Hands for over twenty years.
Board of Directors
Sueanne Stewart
Sueanne Stewart
Sueanne Stewart
Sue Ann serves as DRE / Youth Minister at Holy Maternity of Mary Parish, Office Manager for LADD, Saint Francis Outreach Board Member, Elks Lodge Loyal Knight, and President of Beta Sigma Phi. She has three sons, all married and eight grandchildren and loves spending time with them.
Vicki vaughn
Sueanne Stewart
Sueanne Stewart
Vikki owns a local business and serves on many Cass County boards. She has a heart for service and loves this community.
Board of Directors
Carl Ross
Diana NITA, VICE PRESIDENT
Roger Leach
Chaplain Carl is the lead chaplain at the Cass County Jail, he also serves as the interim pastor for Christ Tabernacle Church. He has a heart of Christ centered service. He has served in ministry for more than 30 years.
Roger Leach
Diana NITA, VICE PRESIDENT
Roger Leach
Roger brings a business management background as well as property management with his 32 years as a landlord. He served as youth leader at Penn Friends Church, as well as decades of service in Penn Township as a trustee and on planning and zoning boards.
Diana NITA, VICE PRESIDENT
Diana NITA, VICE PRESIDENT
Diana NITA, VICE PRESIDENT
Diana is a retired CFO and Finance/HR Manager for area businesses and nonprofits. For over a decade she was an advocate for abused and neglected children through CASA. Diana has a heart for service and has been a Helping Hands volunteer for over a year. She believes in our mission and will bring finance and people skills to the board.