The vision of Hands of the Carpenter (Hands) is to remove obstacles that prevent responsible single parents and widows within Metro-Denver from reaching and maintaining self-sufficiency.

Mission Statement

Hands provides automobile repair and maintenance for low-income single parents and widows in need so that they reach and maintain self-sufficiency.

Values Statement

Hands embraces and encourages the following values in all our operations

• Engagement and participation of individuals and various business partners in the community we serve
• Operating with the highest integrity and transparency in all relationships with clients, and constituents
• Outcomes-based evaluation of our programs to determine effectiveness and impact.  We are open to change based upon these evaluations and current needs assessments. (Continuous refocus and improvement).
• Selecting nonprofit partners and business partners who demonstrate common values with HoTC in service and treatment our clients and other constituents
• We take the time needed to listen and understand the life circumstances and needs of our clients.  We want to assist them in achieving self-sufficiency.