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We are currently in the development stages of our organization.
Your donations and partnerships will greatly expedite our progress and bring us closer to our launch!
Our Story
Gentle hand and Feet Inc was founded in September 2022, by Claudia Arrieta, Executive Director, and President. In 2019, a burden was laid on her heart to be the Lord’s Hands and Feet to serve differently-abled individuals and their families with cognitive, developmental, and physical disabilities by providing a fun, accessible, and inclusive place where individuals aged 2 to 21 can have social interaction, and engage in physical activities, music, arts and craft, and virtual reality activities. A place where everyone will feel a sense of belonging.
Gentle Hands and Feet prayerfully ask that you join us as we work to raise funds to fulfill this vision. We would be honored to have you partner with us in the God-led journey!
How Your Donation Helps Make An Impact
As an approved 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization, Gentle Hands and Feet, Inc has no administration fees and 100% of all donations will be used for the destined purposes detailed below.
In order to implement mission-critical tasks, we’ll need to acquire equipment, fixtures, electronics, vehicles and other fixed assets.
We are seeking a brick-and-mortar that will allow us to create an indoor experience unlike any other. We will have space for…
- Social Interaction
- Engage in Physical Activities
- Music, Arts, and Crafts
- Virtual Reality Activities
In Maryland neighborhoods, there are many differently-abled individuals with special needs: cognitive, physical, social, and intellectual. While there are many indoor playgrounds and recreational businesses in the area, currently, there are no other indoor or outdoor facilities providing this specific service to meet the needs of this target demographic in Prince George’s and surrounding counties.
Our Programs
We offer the following programs
Recreational therapy, also known as therapeutic recreation, is a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.
Our main access area is an open gym divided into sections based on age, physical ability, and cognitive ability. The open gym will consist of equipment for spatial and balance orientation, strength, and motor control which aid in mobility development in a fun setting. This area will include swings for sensory integration, slides, and climber units, jump and play activities, fitness rockers, adaptable wheelchairs swings, and an obstacle course. This area will promote movement and interaction. The open gym will also consist of equipment for spatial and balance orientation, strength, and motor control which aid in mobility development in a fun setting.
GHF will provide the opportunity to indulge into the wonders of arts and craft. Our guest will engage in sensory craft such as, painting, coloring and handmade crafts. This will provide an opportunity for self- expression, creativity and encourage our guests to communicate emotions, thoughts and have a sense of pride and accomplishment.
GHF will have a music access designed to allow individuals to create, sing, move and listen to music.
GHF virtual reality space is designed to provide a stimulating experience, which will allow the user to explore and react in a 3-dimensional space.
GHF will offer a comprehensive leadership program for economically disadvantaged men, women, and youth, which is designed to motivate and teach them how to be effective leaders.
Overview
- Effective Communication
- Discovering Your Vision
- Setting Goals
- Preparing Your Plans
- Leadership Approaches
- Problem Solving
- Teaching EDGE
- Resolving Conflicts
- Making Ethical Decisions
- Leading Yourself
- Valuing People
Entrepreneurship trainings will create economic opportunities for low-income participants through teaching communications and entrepreneurship skills, so they can establish successful livelihoods. This is achieved through classes such as The Basics of Starting a Business and The Importance of Writing a Business Plan, as well as offering various community supports to help participants achieve their dreams. GHF will utilize a community-friendly entrepreneurship approach and not an education solely centered on personal gain. Our trainings will go beyond a simplified version of a business school curriculum. Community-minded training (i.e. selecting a business to fulfill unmet local needs) will be interwoven through each class and designed to not only build capacity in the trainee, but also in the community.
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We also appreciate your donations and contributions to help differently-abled individuals.
Level the Playing Field Fun Day!
On Saturday, August 19th, 2023, from 1 – 5pm, we will be in Bowie, Maryland for a Fun Day!.
Cresthill Baptist Church 6510 Laurel-Bowie Road #1799, Bowie MD 20715
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To help create a space for differently-abled individuals to thrive
We invest in differently-abled youth ages 2 – 21. We provide a fun and safe learning environment.
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