Hands Extended Thrift Store lends a helping hand to those in need
Danyelle Burke North
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A local non profit is lending a helping hand to those in need. Every year when the weather gets extreme, nonprofit Hands Extended Thrift Store puts together umbrella bags to help people get by.
When they see someone in need, they lend a hand and give a bag.
“What we do is we put together an umbrella, a couple of bottles of water, sunglasses, a water bottle, and a couple of snacks. And as we’re driving along and we see someone along the road or we know someone who is in trouble, that kind of thing, we give them one of these bags, gives them a little shelter from the heat,” said Hands Extended Thrift Store manager Karen Lebarron.
In 2024, they made and distributed over 100 bags to several churches, veteran organizations, and locals in need.
If you would like to help with the project, you can donate at their bins by the front doors.