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Rockwall County Helping Hands tells Fate council demand has surged; group outlines expansion and services
Summary
Rockwall County Helping Hands presented to the Fate City Council on Jan. 6, reporting large increases in service volumes, announcing a $6 million facility expansion, and describing programs including a food pantry, client assistance, thrift store revenue and a medical clinic.
John Bailey, president and CEO of Rockwall County Helping Hands, told the Fate City Council on Jan. 6 that demand for the nonprofit’s services has climbed sharply and described plans to expand the organization’s facilities and capacity.
Bailey said Helping Hands has three core program areas: client assistance (direct payment of bills and casework), a food pantry, and a thrift store that helps fund operations. He said the organization also operates a health center staffed by nurse practitioners and medical assistants that treats both paying and indigent patients.…
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