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Gentle Hands and Feet, Inc. (GHF) was formed in 2022. Claudia Arrieta is the President. The organization was spearheaded by a vision she had in reaching out to differently-abled individuals, ages 2 to 21. We will provide a fully accessible indoor recreational and entertainment destination for differently-abled individuals, their families, and friends. GHF will also provide leadership and entrepreneurship training to these individuals. They will have a clear understanding of how to be an effective leader, and what it takes to start, build, run, and develop a business. GHF is the integration of physical accessibility, sensory stimulation, and social interaction.
Vision Statement
To love and support all those we have been commissioned to serve by being the hands and feet of Jesus to all those who enter our doors.
These services will undoubtedly…
- Enhance self-esteem
- Social empowerment
- Support emotional and social needs
- Promote physical health
Mission Statement
Our mission is to capture the hearts and minds of differently- abled individuals and to inspire creativity and adventure. GHF will level the playing field through accessibility and acceptability of individuals and implement solutions to enhance the lives of those who are differently- abled. We want to create a community that eliminates barriers to participation. We will provide a fully accessible indoors recreational and entertainment destination for differently abled individuals, their families, and friends.
Our Commitment
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 facilities providing this specific service to meet the needs of this target demographic in Prince George’s and surrounding counties.
Our Goal
The goal of GHF is to provide a fully accessible indoors/outdoors recreational and entertainment destination for people with special needs, their families, and friends. A place to get together, have fun and develop skills.
Our Staff
GHF and our caring staff is dedicated to assisting the unique needs of our target population, regardless of race, color, national, or ethnic origin, to improve their quality of life and ultimately, the community at large. We aim to provide customized, culturally sensitive and skill-appropriate programming and support services to address poverty, unemployment and other life challenges. Staggered class schedules, six days a week, successfully combines teaching the leadership and entrepreneurial skills that encourage positive behavior, self confidence and that are necessary for differently-able individuals to move forward