Michelle  Solares

President

Michelle Solares journey at Helping Hands Resource Center (HHRC) began in 2013, where she initially served as a Children Healing Art Leader and Community Liaison, forging connections between HHRC, faith-based settings, and the community. Her dedication and passion for empowering individuals and families impacted by trauma quickly became evident.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Michelle's understanding of community dynamics and her ability to advocate effectively led her to take on increasing responsibilities within HHRC. Over the years, she demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a deep commitment to HHRC's mission.

In 2024, Michelle took the helm as President of HHRC. In this role, she continues to lead with vision and compassion, guiding strategic initiatives, and ensuring that HHRC remains a beacon of hope and support for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Her transition to President exemplifies her growth and dedication to making a lasting impact in the lives of those served by HHRC.

Karen Gonzalez -Torres

Founder and Treasure

Karen Gonzalez is a certified parent educator, a devoted state certified advocate for domestic violence survivor and human trafficking victims, a facilitator of trauma-informed art healing, an experienced leader in guiding leadership training, and an engaging public speaker.

As the founder of Helping Hands Resource Center (HHRC) and Nurturing lives. Karen has passionately dedicated herself to supporting survivors and creating a nurturing environment for their healing.

Alongside her role as a healing art leader and wellness advocate, she brings more than 10 years of experience collaborating with individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and faith-based communities.

Andres Torres

Vice President

Andres began serving families in crisis through the Covid-19 pandemic. He ensures that our donations are collected, organized, and distributed.  Growing up in the foster care system motivated him to help hurting families in their time of need and continues to find innovative ways to serve his community.  

Kimberly Gomez

Secretary and our Healing Art Director

Kimberly has been volunteering in our children art program since 2018. She loves working with children and has dedicated her time and career to serve them and their families.  

Her primary role is to create a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where children can explore their creativity, develop artistic skills, and express themselves through various forms of art.

Karen Washington

Volunteer

 Karen has a compassionate and giving heart. She helps our clients with their needs in our donation closet by aiding them with the basic necessities for their daily life.

Karen also helps support our participants in our life groups and is our exclusive event photographer. We are thankful for her love and dedication.

Eloisa Jacobo-Community Ambassador Volunteer

Eloisa has supported our organization since 2018. She became our community ambassador in 2023. Eloisa attends community events, meetings, and gatherings to connect with community members, listen to their concerns, and gather feedback. She serves as a point of contact, providing information, resources, and support to community members.