History

The Board of Director members for the mission were:

Marjorie Kiewit, Chairperson              David Schriener       
Kay Connell                                           Clay Cox  
Mary Jane Harvey                                Catherine Hamilton
Rev. Robert Houser                              Janet Remington
Carolyn Grice                                         Willis Strauss
John Kawamoto                                    Wayne Whitmarsh

Within four years of existence, it became apparent that the amount of services being offered required the mission to become a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The new non-profit organization was named Presbyterian Metropolitan Ministries of Omaha Inc. (PMMO). In 1994, the name was changed to Presbyterian Outreach, Inc. (POI). After much consideration, the Board of Directors decided to change the name in 2008 to: HELP Adult Services, A Presbyterian community outreach.  As the needs of the community have changed, so have the services offered through HELP Adult Services. Some of the programs and projects at the beginning included: Singles Approach to Coping with the 80's, Rainbow - Seekers: Building a Community of Peace-Grade school children receiving a camping opportunity at Camp Calvin Crest, Monthly Arts Program Series, Revolving Loan Fund for Home Loans, School of the Arts, Respite Care Program, College Entrance Exam Tutoring Program,  Singles Newsletter,  and Metro Child Care Center.  Today the core mission is Adult Health Supportive Services. Medical Equipment

In August of 2006, Presbyterian Outreach was able to move all staff and programs to one facility: 8447 Lake Street (just south of 85th & Maple). This opportunity greatly improved the efficiencies and effectiveness of each program. Staff members were cross-trained and all of the health and medical equipment was located in a warehouse next to the office area. A display room was created for individuals to view the availability of durable health and medical products. This one action provided the opportunity for HELP Adult Services to serve more individuals in the community with respect and dignity. Medical Equipment

In September of 2006, the Millard Foundation partially funded the purchase of a delivery van for the Health and medical Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P). Deliveries and pick-up of equipment are scheduled for Monday and Thursday afternoons for a low nominal fee. The truck helps HELP Adult Services better serve the needs of the community by helping those who can not travel to and from the facility.  A continued focus on increasing the efficiencies of the infrastructure of the organization to plan to meet the growing needs of the community remains in effect. The Board of Directors consistently reviews the strategic direction to ensure the organization is meeting the needs of the community. Therefore, the decision was made in May 2008 to focus the core mission on adult health supportive services. Along with this decision, the name would be changed to: HELP Adult Services. Medical Equipment