Awards & Accolades
Helping Hand House is a nationally-recognized leader in addressing issues related to family homelessness, homeless prevention, and permanent supportive housing models. The organization and leadership has been the recipient of numerous awards over the years.
Please note that the below is a non-exhaustive list of awards and recognitions.
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Awards & Accolades for Helping Hand House
- 2011 Non-Profit of the Year (2011 Co-Winner) – Puyallup-Sumner Chamber of Commerce
- 2010-11 Non-Profit of the Year (2011) – United Way of Pierce County
- Integrity Award/Best Places to Work (2005) – Business Examiner
- Non-Profit Excellence Award (2007) – Non Profit Center of Pierce County
- Systems Change Achievement Award (2008) – Pierce County
- Non-Profit Partner of the Year (2001, 2004) – United Way of Pierce County
- Silver Anniversary Partner (2010) – Northwest Children’s Fund
- Homestreet Community Housing Award (2006) – Homestreet Bank
- Platinum Award (1998, 1999) – United Way of Pierce County
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Awards &Accolades for Nola Renz, Executive Director
- Woman of Influence Award (2004) – Business Examiner
- Washington State Governor’s Advisory Council (2003-2011) – Governor Gary Locke & Governor Christine Gregoire
- Distinguished Citizen of the Year (2001) – Municipal League of Tacoma/Pierce County
- Friend of Housing Award (2007) – Washington State Housing Finance Commission
- Rotary Non-Profit Leader of the Year (2003) – Rotary International/South Hill Rotary
- United Way Coordinator of the Year (2000) – United Way of Pierce County
- Designation of October 1, 2001 as “Nola Renz Day” (2001) – Puyallup City Council
