EXPERIENCING ABUNDANT LIFE
With God’s transforming power and the many people who come alongside our kids at different times in different ways, our kids are making tremendous strides. They are succeeding in school—and life.
Jackie
Fourth Grade—North AustinJackie, a rising fourth grader from North Austin, only recently started attending By The Hand Club, where she was introduced to God for the very first time.
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Ninth Grade—EnglewoodRa’Shad is a standout student. But that wasn’t always the case. In grade school, Ra’Shad didn’t always see the point of trying.
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Tenth Grade—AustinAlena, a tenth grader from Austin, brings the joy wherever she goes. “I want to be inspiring. I want to spread love. I want to lift those around me. And I want people to see more for themselves.”
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Seventh Grade—Moving Everest“Mr. Michael always reminds me, ‘You are good. You have a good heart.’”
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Djeneba
Graduate—Austin“When it came to schoolwork, yes, they helped me improve my grades, but more than that, they helped me want it for myself.”
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Graduate—AustinJermisha was destined to be a successful student.
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Seventh Grade—Cabrini-GreenBy The Hand was the first place Anias learned about Jesus.
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Twelfth Grade—Altgeld-MurrayMykiara joined By The Hand as an 8th grader. Now, a senior from Altgeld, she is looking forward to her future.
read storyLashawn
Seventh Grade—Altgeld-MurrayLashawn, a seventh-grader at the Altgeld site, is thankful for the leaders at By The Hand Club. He says, “Ms. Anissa encouraged me to get involved with choir.
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Fourth Grade—Moving EverestCoby, a fourth grader from Moving Everest, is a mighty young man with a big heart.
read storyDame’nique
Sixth Grade—Moving EverestWhen Dame’nique started at By The Hand, she remembers, “I was so shy and didn’t really talk to anyone.”
read storySucceeding—Mind, Body, Soul
2022-’23
Highlights From Most Recent School Year
76% of High School Graduates Started College
100% of Students Received Daily Nutritious Meals
87% of Students Professed Faith in Jesus
With your help
By The Hand has served over 5,000 students like James since 2001, when we began with 16 kids from Cabrini-Green. Together, we are loving and nurturing each child—mind, body and soul.
INVEST IN OUR KIDS
Students receive life-changing holistic care at By The Hand because generous friends like you cover the cost on their behalf. When you invest in them—mind, body and soul—they thrive!