For the past ten years Willing Hands and the Christian HOPE Center have offered assistance to those in the Pulaski and Bleckley County area that have needed additional help.  Both centers are owned and operated by the Pulaski-Bleckley Baptist Association, which is comprised of the 26 local Southern Baptist Churches in Pulaski and Bleckley counties.  The centers are funded by contributions from the churches and local businesses, along with revenue from sales of donated items.  Everyone who works in the Centers are volunteers and receive no enumeration for their time and labor.

Willing Hands and the Christian HOPE Center  accepts most clothing and household items that are useable to clients and customers.  Items for donation should be usable and not stained, worn-out, or beyond use.  Large bulky items will be accepted as space permits (especially at Willing Hands due to our lack of space).  The Pulaski-Bleckley Baptist Association is a 501 (c) (3) organization; therefore, tax deductions may be taken for donated items.    

Individuals may volunteer to work with the Centers.  There is not a certain number of hours that must be worked weekly for someone to volunteer.  Tasks range from sorting clothing to assisting customers and clients, with many tasks in between.  If you would like to be on mission with us in these ministries please give us a call.

Hours of Operation:    

                                           HOPE Center:                                                                    Willing Hands:

                                   Tuesday 3PM until 6PM                                                       Monday 3PM until 6PM

                                  Wednesday 9AM to 1PM                                                    Wednesday 9AM to 1 PM

                                                                                                                                 Friday 9 AM to Noon
                                                                                                                              (receiving donations only)

The benevolence ministries of the association include:

                Providing clothing to family members (7 complete outfits per 90 days)

                Providing food boxes for families demonstrating need (1 box per 30 days.  This may be limited by food availability.  If food is short priority is given to families with small children).

                Providing financial assistance for those demonstrating need (Maximum amount is $100 per family in a two year period.)   Financial assistance is for housing or medical needs.