FAQs

  • Yes! HelpCity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Your donations on this channel go directly to covering overhead, supplies, and marketing costs of reaching low-income single moms and widows!

    We’re also part of Microsoft’s volunteer matching program!

  • We determine who to help on a first come, first serve basis. We consider other factors, such as urgency level, location, availability, and the type of help needed.

  • We help with small fixes in the home, building furniture, cleaning/organizing, basic landscaping, and technology help. Examples of things we do not help with: finance-related questions, money donations, and laundry.

  • You definitely can, but we don’t guarantee more than one site visit as we may have a lot of people on the waitlist!

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • We are committed to promoting a safe environment to all single moms and widows we serve. All of our volunteers must complete a criminal background check and sign a code of conduct form. Single moms and widows will sign liability forms allowing us to perform services in their home.

  • Our volunteers will be there for two hours on a Saturday morning, from 10 am to 12 pm.

  • HelpCity dispatches a group of about 5 people to help in the home. In the interest of our volunteers’ safety and experience, we do not take requests for groups of less than 5 people.

FAQs

  • Whether you’re a professional handyman (or woman) or you have no known useful skills to think of (like me), no problem! All are welcome!

  • Just 2 hours—10 am to 12 pm—on one Saturday of each month.

  • A volunteer group must at least be 5 people. We encourage that the groupe be co-ed.

  • You can fill out our Volunteer Application Form. Based on the answers you provide, you will receive an automated response. Qualifying groups will receive a follow-up e-mail.