FOUNDERS - THE BABE FAMILY
About Harry’s hands to help and heal®️
Harry’s Story
On Monday afternoon, October 5th, 2020, Harry Babe Jr. succumbed to death by suicide. This is an absolute tragedy, not only for his wife, Jen Babe of 25 years, children (Eddie, Samantha, Erik) and grandchildren (Bella, Eddie Jr, Joey, Harry), but for ANYONE who has had the blessed opportunity to know Harry!
He had a passion for motorcycles, cars, and family. Harry was an amazingly brilliant mechanic whose hands could fix anything.
Harry’s wife had speculated that he was in a motorcycle accident eighteen months prior to his death, but we will never know why Harry died by suicide. While it might have appeared that he had everything to live for, it might not have felt that way to him.
Jen, her children, and grandchildren knew that this loss could not be in vain and that a conversation, and support for mental health needed to start somewhere. With this driving force, Harry’s Hands to Help and Heal (Harry’s Hands) was started.
Harry's Hands to Help and Heal is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a dedicated network of volunteers serving the Delaware County Communities to ease and prevent mental health/suicide
By providing a food, clothing, adolescent, children, hygiene, and animal supply pantry to all families in need from all walks of life while also providing monthly peer support meetings, outreach programs, and many free community events.
It takes action to promote good mental health. Harry's Hands to Help and Heal embraces various strategies, all with the aim of making a positive impact on mental health, and improving overall wellbeing in ways that create real, Positive change.
THATS A LEGACY WORTH FIGHTING FOR!!
Meet our Team
PRESIDENT-JEN BABE
As the president of Harry’s Hands Jen Babe brings stability to the community while advocating for mental health.
Responsible for overseeing all facets of the organization, Jen drives the mission, fundraising, operations, and engagement with the board of directors.
She has single-handedly turned the lives of our neighbors
PRESIDENT-JEN BABE
As the president of Harry’s Hands Jen Babe brings stability to the community while advocating for mental health.
Responsible for overseeing all facets of the organization, Jen drives the mission, fundraising, operations, and engagement with the board of directors.
She has single-handedly turned the lives of our neighbors around by aligning the day-to-day work with values around diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
VICE PRESIDENT-TINA FANJOY
Tina’s strong leadership is used in developing and mentoring staff, as well as ensuring the organization accomplishes tasks to meet its overall goals.
She creates public awareness initiatives while attending meetings and making sure supporters are satisfied with the organization's level of transparency.
With Tina’s excitement about taking on this prestigious role she passionately said, "I love coming in to the pantry and getting the opportunity to work with such dedicated individuals who’s goal is to better those around us. I can't wait to see where we can take Harry’s Hands to Help and Heal!”
TREASURER-MAUREEN MCDOWELL
Maureen’s involvement grew when she took the position of Treasurer for Harry’s Hands to Help and Heal Executive Board.
She officially joined our team in 2020 bringing her expertise of accounting, strategic planning, creative thinking, and aptitude for organization to the table.
While protecting the public as a firefighter, MJ as we like to call her is know as “girl on fire”due to her tenacious leadership.
SECRETARY-SAMANTHA BABE-TOY
Sam’s ability to take risks, think outside of the box, and constant introspection is a refreshing and pleasant change from traditional views.
"Harry’s Hands is my way of making positive change in the world."
Sam along with her mother (Jen Babe) are both credited for creating this amazing organization.
Her strong recordkeeping provides insight into the past as well as a foundation for future growth, and where the organization is going.
CLOTHING COORDINATOR-DIONNA BRITT
The journey for Dionna has been one of discovering the significance of generosity and humility in being a woman of faith.
Her expertise effectively, and efficiently coordinates the need, and impact on others.
Assisting people in the clothing closet encouraged a deep passion for charitable work in Dionna’s life.
Our Mission
Our mission is to assist the spouse, children, and families directly impacted by suicide, and or mental illness in all Delaware County Communities By providing a food, clothing, adolescent, children, hygiene, and animal supply pantry while also providing monthly peer support meetings, outreach programs, many free community events, advocat
Our mission is to assist the spouse, children, and families directly impacted by suicide, and or mental illness in all Delaware County Communities By providing a food, clothing, adolescent, children, hygiene, and animal supply pantry while also providing monthly peer support meetings, outreach programs, many free community events, advocate, and are vocal for mental health awareness in the community!
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WE ARE A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT
EIN# 86-1241955
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Harry’s hands to help and heal: Empowering Communities
Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) is excited to highlight some of the women across Delaware County who have brought public health to the forefront! During March, we will highlight women or organizations led by women, who have dedicated their time to improving the health of their community by bringing much-needed resources and programs to our residents.
HARRY’S HANDS TO HELP AND HEAL®️
Tomorrow’s history is being made today!!
Suneast Credit Union, Hannah Schultz, REALTOR, Amerihealth, DCHD, Penn Medicine, Longwood Gardens, Morey’s Pier, Dorney Park, Great Adventure, Scott Kia, Dino’s Pizza, Springfield Ford, Citadel, Wawa, Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, Giant, Phillies, ShopRite, Sterling auto repair, Hannah Schultz-Realtor, Malo’s Pizza, Supreme Pizza, Chris Preston, M.B.Services Center, Daisy delights,
Johnny’s pizza, Gateway diner, Manhattan bagel,Fashion nails, Stingers on the waterfront, H&H heating and air, Mimi face painting, just teasing salon. Keep Delco smiling,Leah Maley/Tupperware, Action karate, Let’s roam, Pinocchio’s Pizza, Neptune cremation, Marks autocare, Joey Sardella, Tommy stone ,Authority Automotive repair, Palm printing, State Farm/Mike Harney, Debbie Howland , Jegs, Summit, MacDade Bowl, Cj pony parts, Widmer’s Tobacco shop, Cedar craft and kitchen, Dino’s, Pfaff Brothers Construction, First Presbyterian church, Monaghan’s pub, studio one tattoo, Drexel Neumann university, The Be Kind Initiative, Mccausland Garrity Marchesani funeral home, Bambistro Catering, DJ Ed
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