

History &
Direction
"Toward an Intentional Future" was the document created by Dr. Ross
Robson (First Presbyterian Church of Omaha) that laid out the future
that is HELP Adult Services today. The document was created in May
of 1982 and officially began the mission on October 22, 1982.
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.
In August of 2006, Presbyterian Outreach was able to move all staff
and programs to one facility:
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 available on a limited basis 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
changed to: HELP Adult Services: a Presbyterian community outreach.
Mission
& Values
Vision
An improved lifestyle by obtaining assistance where needed.
To help individuals attain a greater level of independence and
improve their quality of life.
Core Values
Community Focused
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Provide
inclusive programs that provide hope
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Offer resources
to those in need
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Make programs
accessible regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual
orientation, or economic status
Faith Based
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Treat all people
with dignity and respect
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Empower people
to change their lives
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Communicate care
and compassion for those in need
Responsible Management
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Assure effective
stewardship of resources to meet challenges
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Commit to
quality and excellence in all we do
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Practice
visionary leadership
Motto
Empowering lives…one person at a time.