HandsOn River Region - Champions of Change

Mission:

HandsOn River Region mobilizes volunteers and connects people, information and services to meet local needs and build a strong, caring community.

Organization Wish List:

If you provide assistance in the River Region, please connect with us to ensure you are listed in our 211 resource directory.
We want to connect with our community businesses and share how we can assist with the curation and execution of volunteer experiences. If you have a social group, club, sorority or fraternity that is looking for service or team building projects, we would like to partner to create a powerful force for change in our community.

Tasha Cooper, Executive Director

“At HandsOn River Region, we live by the motto ‘Be the Change.’ Every day, our organization strives to change lives through collaboration and proactive efforts to address the needs of our community head on. HandsOn River Region plays a crucial role in connecting individuals and organizations, fostering partnerships and mobilizing resources to tackle pressing issues. By empowering individuals and communities, we aim to create a lasting impact that will benefit generations to come. We believe that by working together, we can create a stronger and more vibrant River Region for everyone.”

Contact:

HandsOn River Region
1537 Jean Street, Montgomery, AL
334-264-3335
handsonriverregion.org

Background:

Celebrating 50 years in 2024, HandsOn River Region was founded in 1974 as the Voluntary Action Center following a community-wide study conducted by the Junior League of Montgomery and the Community Council of the Montgomery Area United Way. The goal of HandsOn River Region is to increase the capacity of area nonprofits through our programs while providing coordinated, managed volunteerism to the community. HandsOn River Region runs six programs which serve approximately 45-60,000 individuals annually.
These programs include:

The 211 Information and Referral Hotline is a 3-digit phone number serving as a first point of contact to “Get Help or to Give Help” within the community. It serves an average of 2,000 callers a month in 14 counties in Alabama.
Christmas Clearinghouse coordinates and matches those in the River Region who need holiday assistance with generous individuals in the community who provide toys and gifts for families in need.
The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) connects organizations that provide services such as shelter stays, entry and exit into shelters and placement into permanent or temporary housing.
The Volunteer Management program connects volunteers during everyday times and during disasters with opportunities to serve their community. HandsOn River Region places over 8,000 volunteers in community projects annually.