CHRIST’S LOVING HANDS · HARRISON, OHIO
Practical help for our Harrison neighbors
Christ’s Loving Hands (CLH) is a Christian nonprofit that connects neighbors facing hardship with practical help and a community ready to support them.
We bring local churches, volunteers, donors, and community partners together to help people meet everyday needs and take steps toward stability.
Our mission
To love and serve the Harrison area in Christ’s name.
Who we serve
Individuals and families in Southwest Local School District and West Harrison who are facing financial hardship or barriers to basic needs.
Not sure whether we can help? Call 513-367-7746. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and availability.
What we do
We help connect neighbors with the right kind of support. Choose a program to learn more or start a request.
Our assistance directory also includes employment support, Bountiful Hearts community meals, and free financial coaching through Thrivent. We support snack-pack distribution in Southwest Local School District; families should speak with their student’s counselor about participation.
One place to start. A community behind you.
You do not need to know every local organization or program before asking for help. CLH provides a starting point, listens to your circumstances, and coordinates with people and partners who can help.
1. Tell us what you need
Choose the appropriate assistance request or call our office at 513-367-7746.
2. Explore the available support
Our team reviews your situation, program requirements, and available resources, then discusses the next appropriate step.
3. Work toward stability
Assistance may address an immediate need or help remove a barrier. Homeless support must be connected to a clear plan toward stable housing.
Local people working together
Our staff coordinate day-to-day assistance and community relationships. Our board guides the ministry, and volunteers and local church partners make practical service possible.
Working together helps CLH coordinate community resources, respond thoughtfully to needs, and steward the support entrusted to us.
Our community impact
These figures come from CLH’s annual statistics comparison. 2025 is a full-year total; 2026 is year to date.
| Service | 2025 | 2026 YTD |
|---|---|---|
| People in pantry-assisted households* | 3,147 | 1,406 |
| Rent assistances | 185 | 102 |
| Electric assistances | 148 | 152 |
| Water assistances | 18 | 12 |
| Financial assistance distributed | $93,274.22 | $71,561.97 |
Source: CLH annual statistics comparison, reviewed October 8, 2026. *Pantry reach counts all people in households receiving assistance and includes repeat households. These are not counts of unique people or households. Rent, electric, and water figures count assistances, not unique recipients. A partial year should not be compared directly with a full year.
Christ’s Loving Hands is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 31-1502045. Foundations and community partners can contact our team to discuss program needs, partnership opportunities, and available impact information.
Our story: a local ministry, growing with local needs
CLH grew from a church pantry effort into a coordinated community ministry. The name and programs have evolved, while the mission has remained rooted in loving and serving our neighbors.
1990 · The roots of our ministry
Wes Brown launched the Helping Hands Food Pantry at Miami Whitewater United Methodist Church.
1997 · Churches serving together
A local Love, INC chapter was established to coordinate food pantry access and assistance across churches.
2005 · Financial assistance coordination
The ministry expanded coordination of rent, utility, and benevolence requests.
2016 · Christ’s Loving Hands
The ministry became an independent nonprofit under the Christ’s Loving Hands name.
2024 · Serving Saturdays
Monthly community service events created more opportunities for neighbors to volunteer together.
2025 · Loads of Love
The laundry ministry added another practical way to support households facing hardship.
Where we want to go
Our vision is to be the first organization people think of when they need assistance or want to help in the community.
Our long-term dream is a permanent CLH community hub that brings food assistance, financial support, volunteer connections, and partnerships together in one home. This is a vision for the future, built on the practical work we do today.
Need help? Start with CLH
Find the assistance program that fits your situation or call 513-367-7746. Our office is at 444 S. State Street, Harrison, OH 45030, behind Miami Savings Bank, and is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m..
Want to help a neighbor?
Volunteer, organize a donation drive, sponsor a laundry session, or give financially. Churches, businesses, groups, and individuals all have a part to play.