Neighbor Helping Neighbor,
One Neighbor At A Time

Helpline House offers an umbrella of social services and invites the community to become part of the circle of giving and receiving help.

Founded in the 1960s as a food bank in response to the "war on poverty", this community-funded non-profit agency provides a full range of services: food bank, clothing bank, medical equipment for loan, social work advocacy and consultation and referrals to counseling.

Basic services are provided cost-free to those in need. Needs are defined broadly, and are not always financial.

Any community member in crisis or in need of social work consultation, volunteer opportunities or other service is welcome at Helpline House.

The coffee pot is always on.

Helpline is conveniently located in Winslow on Knechtel Way which is halfway between Winslow Way and High School Road. You can access Knechtel either from Erickson Avenue or Madison Avenue and will see our sign on the street as you drive down Knechtel Way.

Super Suppers !!

Time - 5:00pm

Super Suppers are held the last 5 weekdays of each month and are located at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Super Suppers are held at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church on Wednesday.



NEW AND EASY WAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Did you know that you can contribute to Helpline from this website with your credit card?

Check out the "Contribute" drop down menu at the top of this page.



What brought neighbors to Helpline House in December 2011?
In their own words...a partial list

  • To use foodbank and access to social worker
  • Help with housing and housing options
  • Need information and resources
  • I need housing, I am currently homeless and work has been sparse
  • Help with medical problems, medicare
  • Help with food benefit application
  • Local resources for people with disabilities
  • Help with rent support to prevent eviction
  • Help with finding a new place on the island to live
  • Need help with heating oil
  • Job search and career assistance
  • Seeking financial help with December rent payments


    • Preschoolers Provide Pumpkins

    Island Cooperative Preschool students recently delivered pumpkins and potatoes that they had grown themselves as a result of a partnership with local farmers and Friends of The Farms. The children grew both the potatoes and the pumpkins at Morales Farm-----they were learning the difference between a garden where you grow food for your family and a farm where you grow food for your community. "Locally Grown, Student Sown"




    Happy Thanksgiving Shopping!

    A generous Island family went all out for Thanksgiving 2011! Safeway had a promotion in which for every $150 spent, the customer would receive a free turkey. This household brought in 11 of those free turkeys! You can imagine the surprise and excitement of our staff and volunteers when this donation arrived.