Sometimes the best way to be living proof of a loving God to a watching world is simply meeting people where they are at.

Online Assistance Application
Join Helping Hands Team
Contact: helpinghands@ctkskagit.net

Common Areas of need

Living Expenses

Rent assistance, utilities bill pay, and other living needs can be met in part or whole on a case-by-cases basis. 

Groceries

Food assistance can be provided in the form of groceries and grocery gift cards. We will also connect you with local food banks.

Meals

We understand often in times of medical recovery or recent loss, making a meal is last on the list.  Meal trains can be organized for multiple kinds of situations.

House Projects

Small projects like fixing a leaky sink, repairing part of a wood patio, or checking on a thermostat can be addressed by our incredible team!

Yardwork

If you are unable to physically care for your yard let us know so we can send someone to help.

Childcare / Adult-care Respite

Sometimes caregivers need help or simply a day off so they can emotionally and spiritually recover. 

Local aid & relief programs

Skagit First Step Center

A partnership of the City of Burlington, Friendship House and Skagit County.

Skagit First Step is a 24/7 emergency temporary homeless center which will include 45 individual Pallet Shelter Cabins and provide 24/7 onsite management and overnight security.

Family Promise

CTK Skagit Partner

The Family Promise Day Center provides guests with a mailing address, a home base from which to conduct their job and/or housing search, an a pick up and drop off location for all school age children.

Helping Hands Food Bank

Food Assistance

Helping Hands Food Bank is serving multiple distribution sites throughout Skagit County, Monday through Friday. Please see their website for their schedule.