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Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled, Inc.
541 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02134
617.787.4419
www.monkeyhelpers.org
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Hi ,
There's nothing like starting the new year off on the right note. So, we are dedicating this months eNewsletter to the top 5 creative ways to get involved with Helping Hands. Check out our Spotlight section for a list of simple ways you can make a positive difference in 2010!  We're also excited about our recipient outreach initiative, a concentrated, proactive approach to promoting awareness of our programs to individuals living with the challenges of severe mobility impairments. Be sure to read this issue's Recipient Outreach Initiative for an inside look. From all of us at Helping Hands, here's to a wonderful 2010 and thank you for helping make this year our most successful yet! |
Calendar & Events
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Behind the Scenes Tour
 Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Cost: $30/ticket
So, what DO monkeys do at Monkey College? Find out and meet the amazing trainers with a behind-the-scenes tour of the college and a live demo of a monkey enjoying bath time! Enjoy light snacks and refreshments and learn all about the school. To order tickets, please call Noelle at 617.787.4419 x105 or email noellel@monkeyhelpers.org.Boston Children's Museum
 Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm Cost: Free with admission ticket Join us as we present at the Boston Children's Museum with a real live monkey and a Helping Hands trainer. Learn about all the ways our monkey helpers assist people with disabilities during the BCM Curious George Exhibit. Boston Red Sox Game- Save the Date
 Date: Saturday, April 24th, 2010 Contact Noelle at noellel@monkeyhelpers.org for ticket information to see the Red Sox play the Baltimore Orioles! More details to follow. |
Monkey Helper News
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Recipient Outreach Initiative
Dear Helping Hands family,For the past three years, I've had the opportunity to serve as Helping Hands' resident occupational therapist and placement coordinator. I've seen firsthand the special ways our monkey helpers restore independence, hope, and companionship to those dealing with severe mobility challenges.As our wonderful monkey helpers continue to graduate from their intricate service animal training, it is our goal to make as many successful placements as possible. So, this year we are expanding our efforts to reach more individuals struggling with the physical and emotional pain of spinal cord injuries and mobility impairing diseases.Some new developments of our recipient outreach initiative include a new, user friendly, online application (coming soon), and new marketing materials and brochures that will be distributed to hospitals and rehabilitation centers across the country. These efforts are largely made possibly by your continued support and donations.Please join me in the effort to spread the word about Helping Hands' mission so that we can broaden the scope of our recipient program and restore independence and hope to those who truly need it. If you or someone you know should receive our application information please email me and I will be happy to send it out.Warm regards,Jill Siebeking, Occupational Therapist/Placement Specialist jills@monkeyhelpers.org
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In the Spotlight...
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Top 5 Creative Ways to Get Involved in 2010
5. "SCIPP" class.
Click here to learn more about SCIPP (Spinal Cord Injury Prevention Program) and schedule a presentation at your child's school, camp, or youth program.
4. Root for the Home Team.
Volunteer for Helping Hands' Red Sox Event Committee. For details, please contact Noelle at noellel@monkeyelpers.org or call 617.787.4419 x105.
3. Go Back to School...
Monkey school, that is. Purchase tickets now for the Behind the Scenes Tour of our Monkey College. (See Events section for ticket information.)
2. Send a Monkey-gram.Make an online donation (minimum of $10) in honor of someone's birthday or anniversary and we'll send him/her a card from Monkey College! To send a monkey-gram, follow this link and type the persons name, address, and reason for celebration in the comments section.1. Build-a-PageIt takes only a few minutes to build your own online fundraising page and join our already successful Giving Circle Club thanks to the folks at FirstGiving. Once you set it up, just send it to friends, family, and coworkers. We've made it easy for people to make secure, online donations and support your efforts to fund Helping Hands so we may provide service monkeys at no cost to people suffering from severe mobility impairments. Click here to start now! |
About Us
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Helping Hands: Monkey
Helpers for the Disabled, is a national 501 (c) 3 organization and member of Independent
Charities of America. We place specially trained capuchin
monkeys with individuals suffering from severe mobility impairments.
Relying on private contributions, Helping Hands provides our service animals
and their lifetime support free of charge.
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