
About Us
What we focus on:
Faith based 501C3 non-profit that
follows God's plan to help all people
in need.
Mission:
Provide no-cost financial assistance, shelter & housing to Riverbend Area (Madison County) residents on a temporary basis, leading to permanent stability.
Through our Seven-Year Plan, we are committed to ending street homelessness in Madison County by developing long-term housing solutions, supportive services, and sustainable community resources. Our Tethered Technician program provides trained small-group companions who walk alongside individuals, helping them build relational stability and connect with essential resources as they transition toward self-sufficiency.
Organizational Goal: Hand Up Housing will own assets and maintain resources needed to respond when individuals require shelter, housing, or case management services.
Our ultimate goal is for 100% of our clients to obtain self-supported housing through long-term case management and relational support. If our clients desire it and are willing to work for it, we will walk with them every step of the way to help them achieve lasting success.
ABOUT US


How will we do this?
First and Foremost, with God's blessing and through his will only is this possible.
With the use of monetary and in-kind donations we will own and operate buildings and structures for residential housing use. Asset types to include single-family and multi-family units. These can range from typical residential buildings to outside the box thinking such as office building and commercial building conversions. Each asset group/location will be specifically suited and designed to fit the client type
needs.
Duration of stay examples include: temporary shelter and housing (Emergency), short term up to 3 months, mid-term 3-9 months, and long term 1 year or more lease. Client type examples can include but not limited to: Men, Woman, couples, families with children, and clients of all local Riverbend Area nonprofits.
Meet the Team
At Hand Up Housing, our team is dedicated to creating lasting solutions for street homelessness in Madison County, IL. With a shared passion for service, we bring together a diverse skills and experience to support individuals on their journey toward stability. Get to know the people behind the mission and the work we do to build a stronger, more connected community.
Our Partnership
Hand Up Housing is proud to partner with Inner City Mission of Springfield, IL, leveraging their years of experience in serving individuals experiencing homelessness. Together, we are diligently working on our Seven-Year Plan for Madison County, combining our expertise to develop effective, long-term solutions for street homelessness.
Why we started this organization?
My faith journey and the will of God, my Father, has moved me to use my years of experience in construction, housing, and non-profit leadership to provide to all people in need, the most needed basic requirement for life. Shelter and Housing.
We do not provide a “Handout” and we are not a free government program. We are a “Hand Up” in life that some people never get due to many causes and circumstances. These hands are directly from God, our Father, and come through his divine intervention..
We are here to aid all people that want Self-Supported Permanent Housing achieve that goal and build them up to live the blessing of the American Dream of home ownership.
Ending of “Generational Renters” in our area. N.H.
Who will we help?
"I want to share my blessings with everyone who wants to
work hard and achieve more in their life and for their family."
Jason M Brunaugh
Founder