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Family & Friends Group
Connect and Strengthen Community
A welcoming space to connect, share, and support our mission.
Helping Hand (HH) invites families, friends, and supporters to join the HH Family & Friends Group — a welcoming space designed to strengthen connections across the HH community.
This group brings people together to share ideas, connect, build relationships, and support our mission of transforming lives through genuine care and education.
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Our Next Meeting
Speaker Highlight
Gary Arnold
Lexi has been an Occupational Therapist for Helping Hand for nearly 3 years. In her role, Lexi evaluates and treats adult clients who have challenges that impact their ability to participate in necessary daily activities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdepartmental Studies with an emphasis in Disability studies and a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. She was published in the Journal of Occupational Therapy Education in 2025.
Lexi is passionate about helping individuals maintain their independence, safety, and quality of life as they age. Her primary areas of interest include aging in place, fall prevention, and home modifications that allow people to remain engaged in the activities and routines that matter most to them. Through her work, Lexi also educates individuals, families, and professionals about the benefits of continuing therapy services throughout the lifespan, advocating for ongoing support that promotes health, independence, and well-being.
Lexi embodies Helping Hand’s mission every day by helping clients overcome challenges in their daily lives and she transforms lives through her compassionate support and diligent advocacy.
Nov
14
2026
Community Connections Space
9649 W 55th St, Countryside, IL
9 AM – 11:30 AM
Mark Your Saturdays!
Upcoming Meeting Dates
January 9, 2027
9 AM – 11:30 AM
March 13, 2027
9 AM – 11:30 AM
May 8, 2027
9 AM – 11:30 AM
July 10, 2027
9 AM – 11:30 AM
September 11, 2027
9 AM – 11:30 AM
November 13, 2027
9 AM – 11:30 AM
A Look Back
Past Speakers
2025
Samantha Alloway
Executive Director, The ARC of Illinois
2026
January 17, 2026
Julie Evans
Lexi Frazier
September 12, 2026
Questions?
We’d love to hear from you and help you get connected. You can reach our Director of Advancement, Emily Mantucca at emily.mantucca@helpinghand-il.org, or by clicking the button below.