The Potter's Hands

What does The Potter's Hands do?

The Potter’s Hands is a ministry specifically centered around meeting the tangible needs of families in Western New York. With our warehouse of gently used furniture and household items, Potter’s Hands helps those that need it most. To do this, we partner with local agencies and churches all over our region. Our desire is to be the hands and feet of Jesus by loving and assisting our neighbors.
 

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How Can I Get Help?
 

Potter's Hands understands that many families in our community are facing difficult life circumstances. It is Potter's Hands ministry to assist men, women, and children to meet their basic household needs. In order to receive assistance from The Potter's Hands, we ask that you work with your local church or community agency to do one of the following:

• If you are currently working with a community agency, have your caseworker submit a Household Needs Request application on your behalf, (see below link) or call 716-222-0791 with any questions.

OR

• If you are attending a local church, ask the church leader, or church representative, to submit a Household Needs Request application on your behalf, (see below link) or call 716-222-0791 with any questions.

LINK FOR HOUSE NEEDS REQUEST

Unfortunately, The Potter's Hands Household Needs Requests are temporarily on hold as we work through a large backlog of requests. Please check back with us in several weeks when we hope to be able to accept new requests. 

If you do not attend a local church, please send a message to Potter's Hands or call 716-222-0791 and we will help you find a church near you.

How Can I Volunteer?
 

We have two main areas for volunteer opportunities- donation pickups/ deliveries and in our warehouse. Each area can accommodate a single interested person all the way up to small groups. We do not require a minimum time commitment- people can serve as frequent or infrequent as they would like. The jobs available range from physical labor to administrative work to customer service. It is our hope that the Potter’s Hands ministry becomes a place where you feel supported serving within your unique gifting!

Requirements: 

Must be able to lift heavy furniture ranging from 20 to 100lbs. Also must be willing to pray and share the hope of Jesus with families.

Furniture Deliveries

- Volunteers are scheduled one Saturday a month

- 9am - 12pm or 12pm - 3pm

Donation Pickups

- Usually scheduled during the week, in the morning

- Mainly Wednesday but can be Monday or Tuesday as well

WAREHOUSE

What: Clean & organize the warehouse. Meet with families to help them find what they need in the warehouse. Pray and share the hope of Jesus with families.

Days: Call to discuss (716-222-0791)

Requirements: No weight lifting requirements, but must be capable of doing hands-on tasks. Must be comfortable praying and sharing the gospel with families.
 

Sign Up

 

• Children’s toys
• China cabinets
• Clothing
• Dishwashers (unless it is portable)
• Electronics
• Food
• Holiday Items
• Large Desks
• Large Entertainment centers
• Nic-Nacs
• Televisions
  
  Request a Donation Pickup