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n 1990, a chance encounter with a homeless father and son changed the life of Denny Hancock forever. With the support of family and friends, Denny founded Mamma’s Hands and, in 1995, the HOUSE of HOPE. Our mission is to help those in crisis regain their self-respect and help them become productive members of society. With the help of countless volunteers and donors, Mamma’s Hands has grown into a powerful force for good in the Seattle area. We hope you will take time to explore this site. Click below to learn about Mamma’s Hands’ story.
“LET’s ROCK” – A Benefit with the Haulers
Come out and join The Haulers for another rock and roll benefi t for Mamma’s Hands and the House of Hope. Band members include Biff Moss, Gregg Olsen, Brad Reeves, Rich Payne, Tom Wallace, and Gary Thomas. The Haulers have done much to support Mamma’s Hands in the past, and for that we are very grateful! read more
Summer-Fall 2013 Newsletter – A Look at Domestic Violence and Homelessness
Newsletter, Summer-Fall 2013"The statistics on domestic violence are indeed sobering, and they remind us why we started the HOUSE of HOPE program, and why we continue to ask for your support to maintain and enhance these important services for women and their children in crisis. Many larger shelters serve hundreds of families each year, but because of the sheer numbers they need to serve in order to qualify for government funding, nearly all of them have restrictive time limits on how long clients can stay. Their purpose is to get people off the streets, referred to agencies, and on their way. Due to funding source requirements, the population they serve often bounces from shelter to shelter, and exhaust their options before they have received the fundamental help they need. They “fall through the cracks” in the system— 69% of these families return to homelessness..." read more
“A House Filled with Hope”
The Issaquah+Sammamish magazine featured an article online about the beginnings of the HOUSE of HOPE. Check out the original article here >> issaquahsammamish.com. Thank you Paul Fraser for sharing the HOPE of Mamma's Hands. read more
“A Good Place for Living”
Read in the Snoqualmie Valley Record how the House of Hope provides a safe-haven for woman and children in crisis. You can view the original article, on pages 1 and 2, here >> valleyrecord.com. For the image source files click here >> Page 1, Page 2 A BIG thanks to Kira Clark and the Snoqualmie Valley Record for this great article. read more
Windermere Real Estate 2013 Service Day
To: Windermere Real Estate Bellevue South From: Mamma's Hands founder Denny Hancock "Thank you so much for the wonderful work you did for us last Friday. You not only made our home look beautiful you set such a good example for our families. Your energy along with your positive attitude and efficiency showed true charity towards all of us at Mamma's Hands. We are so very blessed to be among the many charities that Windermere supports. From the bottom of my heart, thank you." read more“Chance encounter grows into mission to help others”
The Bellevue Reporter recently ran an article that chronicles the beginnings of Mamma's Hands. You can view the original article, on page 19, here >> bellevuereporter.com. For the image source file click here >> Article Source Image Thank you to Bellevue resident Sarah Gerdes and the Bellevue Reporter for this incredible article! read more
Side by side… Denny and the House of Hope kids.
I love playing and working with the kids at the House o […] read more
Help Keep the Dream Alive, New Video!
Keep the dream alive for the woman and children that Mamma's Hands and the HOUSE of HOPE help each day. This video, prepared for the 17th Annual Dinner and Auction Event to benefit the HOUSE of HOPE, closes with the words of one former resident: "I hope you know how much it means to me, to be in a safe place, finally. I'll be there. Please don't give my spot away." With your help--We'll be there! read more
House of Hope Addresses Professional Women’s Network
House of Hope board member Ed Mobley was invited to spe […] read more
Spring 2013 Newsletter – One More Miracle
"The way I got to the HOUSE of HOPE is a bit of a miracle. The struggles I endured before I got here were so bad that I wanted to end my life, regardless of who would be affected by it. The HOUSE of HOPE gave me the push I needed to get my life back on the right path, not just for me, but for my little girl. It all started with her father. He would taunt me on a daily basis just because he felt like it. I thought it was a normal thing because I didn’t know anything else. He would let his friends taunt me, and when I asked for help he would ignore me like it was nothing. I was threatened on a weekly basis, but I could not find the strength to leave. When I had finally had enough and decided to leave, he threatened to kill me and my unborn daughter. The threat became so real, I called the police and had him arrested. Although he was only charged with misdemeanor harassment, at least he was out of my life for a short period..." read more
