When someone has nowhere left to go, our doors are open.
Helping Hands of Springfield provides shelter, housing, and real support to people experiencing homelessness in Central Illinois, because everyone deserves a place to land.
A safe place. A new start. A reason to believe.
We believe that homelessness is a crisis, not a character flaw. Helping Hands meets people where they are, with a warm bed, a hot meal, and a team that walks with them toward lasting stability, dignity, and a home of their own.
What's Happening
You showed up. It mattered.
Thank you to every sponsor, golfer, and supporter who made our inaugural golf outing a success. Because of you, more people had a bed to sleep in and a meal to wake up to. The event returns in 2025, and we'd love to see you there.
View EventsEvery number is a life touched.
These aren't just statistics, they're nights someone felt safe, meals that meant hope, and homes that changed everything.
Empower Our Friends in Need
When people give their time, talents, and treasure to provide for those who face serious barriers, our entire community wins.
Donate NowProvide a Meal
Every evening, someone sits down to a hot meal at Helping Hands, and it often came from someone like you. Meal providers are the heartbeat of our shelter. You don't just feed people. You remind them that their community cares.
Sign Up Through Meal TrainA Few Things to Know
- 1Plan for 50 people. Extras are always welcome, leftovers never go to waste.
- 2Arrive between 5:45 and 6 p.m. at the kitchen door.
- 3Drop off or stay and serve, either way, your presence makes a difference.
- 4Balanced meals with protein, grains, vegetables, or fruit are ideal.
- 5Skip the all-junk-food route, our guests deserve nourishment.
- 6Need menu ideas? We're happy to help you plan something great.