Who we are

Volunteer Driver, who has given a remarkable number of rides to our clients, is honored with a plaque for her generosity. David Whitney is giving this plaque to Margie.

ECUMENICAL CHRISTIAN HELPING HANDS ORGANIZATION

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to support independent living in our community by working in partnership with volunteers and community organizations in East Jefferson County.

Helping is our Middle Name

We have been active in East Jefferson County for over 28 years. We are currently located in downtown Port Townsend, at 2326 Washington Street, near the water.

Jefferson County has the largest percentage of senior citizens in Washington State, and the 9th most in the United States, with over 5,000 households (42%) with people over 65. We have helped people from age 1 to 106!

DAVID WHITNEY MD, ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON, RETIRED

NANCY BUDD-GARVAN, FORMER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS - OUR CURRENT CHAIR

BILL JAMES, FORMER BUSINESS EXECUTIVE

DAVE STANKO, LAW ENFORCEMENT, RETIRED

DALE WILSON, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OLYCAP

Our Board of Directors

VIC DIRKSEN, FORMER HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR

MARK GETZENDANER, FORMER INSURANCE BUSINESS OWNER

BRETT BLACK, FIRE CHIEF, EAST JEFFERSON FIRE AND RESCUE

MARK LANNON, ATTORNEY, RETIRED

Our Spiritual Community Donors