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, a Sunday Come as You Are worship service, mental health counseling for clients, 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
Monique Lazard
Senior Director of Homeless Services
monique@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 Dreyer
Chairman of the Board
Suzanne Gilman
Vice-Chair of the Board
Kevin Polivka
Janice Jackson
Board Treasurer
Ron Blush
Director
Peggy Garner
Director
Gary Marler
Director
Jason Ashby
Past Chair
Michael Smith
Director
Daniel Arizpe
Director