Press

Meet Bridget Ready in SLO Life Magazine

December 1, 2011

Bridget Ready comes from a long line of local ranching families, teaches at Bishop’s Peak Elementary, and, along with her husband, Paul, an attorney, she co-founded Jack’s Helping Hand.... [Download PDF]

Jack's Helping Hand leader receives honor

November 2011

Mary Illingworth received the Isabel P. Ruiz Humanitarian Award for her outstanding efforts... [Download PDF]

Mary Illingworth accepts humanitarian award

October 19, 2011

The San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation recently presented the fifth annual Isabel P. Ruiz Humanitarian Award to Jack's Helping Hand's charitable administrator... [Download PDF]

SLO Fest raises $10,446 for Cannon family

October 14, 2011

Cal Poly alumni recently united to host SLO Fest, a weekend drawing alumni to San Luis Obispo, and to raise money to help a family with medical treatments... [Download PDF]

Golf tourney benefits Jack Ready Park

October 14, 2011

An annual golf tournament in August raised $5,000 to help build the Jack Ready Imagination Park.... [Download PDF]

Central Coast Cancer Challenge raises funds for Jack's Helping Hand

October 12, 2011

The 2nd Annual Central Coast Cancer Challenge raised $6,500 for Jack's Helping Hand... [Download PDF]

Community Foundation recognizes Mary Illingworth

October 11, 2011

Jack's Helping Hand Charitable Administrator Mary Illingworth received the Isabel P. Ruiz Humanitarian Award... [Download PDF]

Golf tournament raises $5,000

October 7, 2011

The Gilbert Golf Tournament raised $5,000 for the Jack Ready Imagination Park... [Download PDF]

Hens lay golden egg for local charity

September 30, 2011

Three Speckled Hens showcase antiques while raising funds for charity... [Download PDF]

Fifth Annual Fundraiser Huge Success for Special Needs Children

July 15, 2011

Jack's Helping Hand nets over $187,000 at this year's BBQ fundraiser... [Download PDF]

A Wonderful Partnership for Children with Serious Medical Needs

February 17, 2011

In today's political and economic climate... [Download PDF]

SLO Quilters Donate $400 to Jack's Helping Hand

February 11, 2011

A quilt auction held last year at the Jack House... [Download PDF]

Meadow Muffin Golf Classic's Donates $2,000

January 12, 2011

The 21st annual Meadow Muffin Golf Glassic tournament donated $2,000 to JHH... [Download PDF]

Cooper and Chip Return

December 18, 2010

Local boy returns with life-saving service dog... [Download PDF]

Annual Fundraiser a Major Success for Special Needs Children

July 15, 2010

A sold-out even, this year's BBQ fundraiser for special needs children brought in generous donations from attendees.... [Download PDF]

Special Toys for Special Kids

May 28, 2010

A second toy lending library for special needs children opens in Paso Robles... [Download PDF]

Guest bartending fundraiser

April 8, 2010

Jack's Helping Hand gets donations from employees of the Payne Groupd of The Real Estate Group ... [Download PDF]

Local Boy Receives Life-Saving Angel Service Dog

Dec 10, 2009

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — This Friday, a four-year-old boy named Cooper Giron will be presented with funds from Jack’s Helping Hand, Inc. in collaboration with Bishop’s Peak Elementary School that will allow his parents to purchase a specially trained s... [Download PDF]

Community Impact Award

October 23, 2009

Jack's Helping Hand will recieve the Outstanding Nonprofit Organization Award...... [Download PDF]

Special Needs Children Find Fun and Confidence in the Pool

September 25, 2009

New swim class will be offered this fall through Jack's Helping Hand... [Download PDF]

Annual Fundraiser Exceeds Previous Goals for Special Needs Children

July 16, 2009

Jack's Helping Hand raised $145,000 at this year's BBQ fundraiser... [Download PDF]

Dine, Dance, and Bid on Unique Prizes to Help Children with Special Needs

June, 23, 2009

Jack's Helping Hand mounts fifth evening at the Ranch... [Download PDF]

Toys and Classes for Special Needs Children Available to All

June 15, 2009

Jack's Helping Hand assists with fees for classess and toys to lending library... [Download PDF]

Parents of Children with Cancer Invited to Learn How to Speak "Medical-ese"

April 10, 2009

Jack's Helping Hand sponsors monthly event to help parents meet parents... [Download PDF]

Imagination Park Takes Vision and Volunteers

February 17, 2009

30-acre park for special needs children gets help from SLO County officials... [Download PDF]

Jack's helping hand welcomes new board member

December 4, 2008

Published in Slo City News... [Download PDF]

Nonprofit welcomes new board member

December 18, 2008

Published in the Tribune... [Download PDF]

Giving jack's helping hand a hand

November 21, 2008

Published in the Tribune... [Download PDF]

A barrel full of fun

November 20, 2008

Published in the Slo City News... [Download PDF]

Children check out special toys

November 18, 2008

Published in the Tribune... [Download PDF]

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