Building Bridges
to a Brighter Future

Helping Residents Access Needed Services

100% Chaves County’s mission is to ensure that 100% of county residents have access to the ten vital services for surviving and thriving. We are promoting a culture of caring to heal and help our neighbors. We are working to strengthen systems of care to prevent adverse childhood experiences, social adversity and vulnerability to public health crises and economic disruptions.

Affordable rentals by renovating vacant housing

A forgivable loan program designed for property owners with vacant or deteriorating homes. This initiative covers the cost of materials and labor needed to restore the unit to HUD standards. In return, the owner agrees to rent the unit to a voucher holder or an income-qualified tenant for a specified period of guaranteed affordability. The loan gradually diminishes over time, provided the owner maintains the unit's affordability. This results in zero debt for the landlord and ensures guaranteed affordable housing for the community.

Food Rescue Fights Food Waste

Consider the amount of resources that go into growing food. Land, water, time, weather, packaging, freight, etc., are just a few things that impact our food chain. When so much food is lost in the food production cycle, it impacts our landfills, our environment, our water, and soil resources, too. Capturing unsold food items is important for using our resources at the community, regional, and national levels more efficiently.

Grassroots Organizing That Puts Working Families First

At With Many Hands, we believe real change happens when everyday people come together to solve community challenges and build a better future. From affordable housing and food access to civic engagement and leadership development, we work alongside working-class families to create lasting solutions driven by the people most affected.