October 02, 2009

Matthew 25 Resource 10/2/09-Helping Hands, Monkey Helpers for the Disabled

Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled is a unique national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that places specially trained capuchin monkeys with people who are paralyzed, or who suffer other severe mobility impairments. Helping Hands monkey helpers offer independence, hope, and connection to individuals with severe disabilities all across the country. No fee is charged to the recipients. All costs are underwritten by donations from individuals, foundation grants, and corporate partnerships.

As a service to the larger community, Helping Hands also conducts public education programs that teach young people how to avoid risky behaviors that can lead to spinal cord injury and how community service can be a powerful way to help others.

Helping Hands trained and placed the first monkey as a helper and a companion to a paralyzed individual in 1979. Since that time, Helping Hands' has developed programs to support the lifespan needs of the monkeys and their human partnerships.

Click here to find out more.
Click here to watch The Today Show's feature on this organization

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