Our Community
Helping Hands
individuals went without help. Our region is the 3rd
make light work.”
Helping Hands - Abuse & Crisis
Center of Hickory County.
public and the hope of reaching victims within the community. We currently have 9
active board members and one full
time paid Executive Director. We
hope to expand our volunteer base
to increase the services we are able
to provide.
We started with a dream... now that
to a generous donation from Larry
and Susanne Pickering. We cannot thank them enough for their
dedication to our mission. We thank each of you for accompanying us
on this journey and look forward to what the future holds.
We are dedicated to serving SURVIVORS
of domestic and sexual violence. We meet
them where they are at and love them
through the process of healing.
If you are in a domestic or sexual violence
situation and need to leave, please contact
the Crisis Hotline at 417-850-2278.
Here are a few groups in the community that we have
assisted in both community fundraiser partnerships and
Four Legs & Fur
Friends of the Weaubleau Park
Hermitage Head Start
Hickory County C.A.R.E.S.
Hickory County Farmer’s Market
Hickory County Fire and Rescue
Hickory County Health Dept - provided car seats
Hickory County Historical Society
Hickory County Library
Hickory County Teen Outreach Programs
Hickory County Volunteer Fire Departments
McCarty Senior Center
Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church
West Central Community Action Agency - Wheatland
Whispering Willows Senior Dog Sanctuary
How Can You Help?
To help with any of the following
please contact us at 417-850-2278.
Cleaning Supplies
Full Size Hygiene Items
Pillows
Paper Goods
Forever Stamps
Non-Perishable Food Items
Community Wellness Foundation
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Who We Are
The Hickory County Community Wellness Foundation (HCCWF) is a vehicle for charitable
of community volunteers from both community organizations and community members.
Through the mechanism of
minded individuals can establish
funds to build a permanent
needs of the community.
What is a Community Foundation?
A community foundation accepts donations for the establishment of
those funds to meet community needs.
Members
The HCCWF Board of Governors is responsible for the distribution of
funds. We do this by administering grant opportunities at the end of
each year. We have also held fundraisers with community partners.