Helpers Community Inc. November 2025 Newsletter |
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Hello Helpers Community, The Breakthrough Effect, “A Year of Ripples, Roots, and Results Thanks to You!” As we come together for Thanksgiving and year end approaching, we are grateful for this year of Collaboration, Connection, and Expanded Opportunity which through, thanks to your support, the Helpers’ Grant Program, The Helpers Artisan Boutique, and our residential group homes, have been able to make a difference empowering adults with developmental disabilities and strengthening community. |
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Helpers’ Programs The Helpers’ Grant Program 2025 This has been a year of extraordinary infrastructure needs for all. Helpers Community Inc provided grants to 21 organizations in 2025. Total Grant $’s dispersed: $384,300.00
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The Helpers Artisan Boutique (HAB) Collaboration, Inclusion, and Community all have enabled HAB to continue to expand artists’ opportunity and to grow as a voice and marketplace for artists enabling expanded creativity, recognition, accessibility and confidence. At our third annual Meet the Artist Event 10/25/2025, we were thrilled to introduce new artists Joseph Omolayole from Creativity Explored, Anna Price from Cedars, and Robert Humphreys from Alchemia, and welcome back Matthaus, Monique Harris, Sarah Carlson, Michael Lauer, and Gerald Wiggins. The event shines a spotlight on artists’ art and talent connecting us to a broader audience, bringing artists’ confidence, pride, and self sufficiency.
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Community strengthens inclusion. At the event, Legislative Aide, Mick Del Rosario, on behalf of Stephen Sherrill, Supervisor for District 2 Board of Supervisors, presented us with Certificates of Honor from the SF District Board of Supervisors, and from the Department of Cultural Affairs, The San Francisco Arts Commission, for “showcasing the work of neuro diverse artists across the Bay Area and Helpers’ commitment to accessibility, creativity, and compassion which enriches the lives and strengthens the fabric of San Francisco.” Collaboration strengthens accessibility and impact. HAB continues with AbilityPath, Futures Explored, and thought partner, Cedars, to raise recognition about the talent neurodiverse artists have and to increase visibility for their art with the launch of Creative Spotlight ™. We will be moving forward with next steps in the coming months and look forward to sharing.
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We would like to thank our volunteers and neighborhood sponsors for all their support in making Meet the Artists 2025 an inspiring and successful event.
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Providing Safe & Stable Housing in San Francisco Helpers provides housing for adults who need a secure, supportive environment.
The residents come to many Helpers’ events and are part of the SF community. |
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Over the next several weeks we are sharing our stories with you over email and social media. You will see results of some of our breakthrough solutions. Please be on the lookout for them.
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Upcoming Pop-Up Events Helpers builds connection and community through its’ popups at inclusive events throughout the Bay area. November and December: The Ferry Building, Embarcadero, SF Shop for Gift Giving Find us at The Ferry Building on Embarcadero, SF, next to the Wine Merchants with a Helpers Artisan Boutique Pop up every Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Shop, Dine, SF City Hall , SF December 9, 2025 11:00-3:00 PM Join us for Holiday gift shopping at a local Makers Market at City Hall.
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We are grateful for all your help. We cannot continue to provide these breakthroughs without you, and we ask for your continued support. Wishing you all a Joyful Thanksgiving! With Gratitude, Helpers Community Inc. |
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