Our History

Cy-Fair Helping Hands (CFHH), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was founded to help the homeless of Cy-Fair become self-sufficient. The ministry had its humble beginnings in the heart of one woman and a huge pot of soup served from the back of a pick-up truck. For many years, Cy-Fair residents, Jean and John Dreyer, made it their mission to minister to those living on the streets of northwest Houston. They forged relationships with the homeless, collecting and storing food, clothes, and supplies for them in their garage. The couple eventually sold their antique business to fund Cy-Fair Helping Hands.

Since its inception in 2010, the fledgling organization has grown to include a Community Food Pantry, enabling CFHH to serve not only the homeless, but the hungry. Programs for our struggling neighbors include provision of Emergency Shelter for families with children, scholarships for underprivileged students,  Homeless Street Outreach, a Homeless Day Center, programs for CFISD students, events and programs during the holidays and at back-to-school time, and referrals to partner organizations. 100% of our funding comes from caring individuals, churches, businesses, and organizations.   

Our mission is to bring hope to the homeless and hungry.

Leadership Staff

Janet Ryan

Executive Director
janet@cyfairhelpinghands.org

Patricia Hudson

Director of Community Outreach
phudson@cyfairhelpinghands.org

Randi Lewis

Director of Homeless Outreach
randi@cyfairhelpinghands.org

Terry Gladstone

Food Pantry Co-Director
terry@cyfairhelpinghands.org

Janet Grau

Food Pantry Co-Director
janetgrau@hotmail.com

Board of Directors

Jean

Jean Dreyer
Chairman of the Board

Suzanne

Suzanne Gilman
Vice-Chair of the Board

Kevin update

Kevin Polivka

Janice

Janice Jackson
Board Treasurer

Ron

Ron Blush
Director

Peggy

Peggy Garner
Director

Gary

Gary Marler
Director

Jason

Jason Ashby
Past Chair

Mike

Michael Smith
Director

Daniel

Daniel Arizpe
Director