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The Happy Helpers Story:
When Amber Coffman, whose only family in the world is her mom, was just eight years old, she volunteered weekly at a homeless shelter. The precious people living at the shelter told her their personal stories, even though she was so young. They needed someone to talk to. They also let Amber know that there was not enough room at the shelter--there were actually people who had to call the streets and woods their home. Learning of this broke her heart, and Amber states that she instantly knew her reason for being on Earth! She would use her life to serve the poorest of the poor. About that same time, Amber chose Mother Teresa as the subject for a school assignment. Mother Teresa’s extraordinary work became her greatest inspiration. Amber dreamed of starting and organization with a mission of bringing LOVE and food directly to those in the streets. She had to complete eight steps to turn her noble dream into a reality. She never gave up, and in February 1993, Happy Helpers for the Homeless began its service.
Happy Helpers is still going strong and is founded on basic principles. It is God who makes it all possible! Those who desire to start a “Happy Helpers,” are asked to maintain the five important qualities of the organization which are unique and serve as a model. These are:
1. The main focus is on showing people LOVE. We strongly believe that LOVE will help them get back on their feet.
2. The work takes place no matter the weather because the people are in the streets no matter the weather.
3. Only first quality food and items are distributed.
4. It is an all-volunteer organization.
5. Young people must be part of every branch.
Please give a bit of your heart to the homeless. We really hope that you will get involved with, “Happy Helpers.” You Are Needed! There is no limit to what you can accomplish on behalf of those you serve! The compassionate service of “Happy Helpers,” will continue until the need no longer exists.
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