Everyone is dealing with COVID 19 in their own way.  We are all just trying to survive.  Hand Up Network is in a unique situation in that our work was already demanding, but the pandemic has increased our work substantially while putting a damper on our ability to get resources to keep up with the demand.  East Texas is full of wonderful people with...

The Student Missions Team at Flint (TX) Baptist Church completes an impressive week of service to their own Community through a partnership with Hand Up Network.  The group of almost 120 students and leaders from the growing community just South of Tyler, Texas overcame the challenges of COVID19, Texas Heat Advisories, and a lot of very challenging work to bless their fellow East Texans....

I hope you all have taken care of yourselves, family, friends, and neighbors during such difficult situations.  This has been a brutal time and chaos is infiltrating our society. Debate is a good thing. Division through discussion is never a good thing. The success of any society is based on the ability of all sides to be able to have their voice heard, but...

Jason Wright interviews Hand Up Network’s CEO, Sam Smith about his career and the work that the Hand Up Network is doing to help the people of East Texas.   Sam Smith is the CEO of the Hand Up Network and a respected Branding/Marketing Executive.  He has spent decades leading International Ministries and Non-Profits to record results for operations and service.   Sam shares his...

To view full Article Click at Tyler Morning Telegraph Click Here To Sign Up to Volunteer Click Here! HAND UP NETWORK™ is a 501c3 non-profit based in Tyler, TX that has assembled an international team of leaders with decades of experience with a desire to come back home and bring focus to those in need in local communities.  The Network offers long-term programs to...

 By Arthur Clayborn and KLTV Digital Media Staff | April 3, 2020 at 4:44 PM CDT – Updated April 3 at 4:44 PM  TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 increase across East Texas, area non-profit organizations are working to help those affected by the disease. One of those organizations is The Hand Up Network, The organization’s CEO tells us they work to help...

By Alex Leroux and Jeff Wright | March 31, 2020 at 6:09 PM CDT – Updated April 1 at 2:15 PM SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) – A nonprofit based in Smith County is working to ensure the safety of the many by helping those who are in isolation due to the COVID-19 virus. The Hand Up Network works with city and county services to help East Texans in quarantine...

A call came in during the COVID19 crisis about a lady who had not eaten in 4 days.  She had reached out to other groups, but none were in position to help her.  It was a difficult time, the County had just entered into a “Shelter at Home” order and she had run out of money from her monthly military disability check.  She did...

Information about the new coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading far faster than the virus itself. Last week the state health department announced the first positive test results for COVID-19 in Texas – while these cases are travel related, we absolutely need to be vigilant to keep our communities safe as this situation continues to quickly evolve. The Texas public health system is working hard to keep...

Hand Up Network has been working diligently to help those going through a difficult season in life.  Our Programs provide a foundation and support system to help those that are serious about getting into a better position in life.  This work is not easy, in fact it is really hard.  We must seek out people that are willing to donate their time and resources...

Everyone Needs a Hand Up, Some Need it Now! The Hand Up Network has been launched to bring more attention and focus to the people in your community. There is a tendency for people to get caught up in their daily lives and not even notice that there are people among them that are struggling to survive. If their issues don’t affect your world,...

Hand Up Network We are thrilled to introduce you all to the Hand Up Network. Our passion has always been to serve the poorest of the poor, regardless of their location and challenges. It has led use all over world and we have seen things that can never be erased from our memory. We have also gained tremendous knowledge and experience into how to...