The Williamson's, an adopting family, and a team of volunteers spent the day working on a widow's home to help raise money for the Williamson's adoption expenses. CBS and NBC both covered the day. Click here to see the CBS coverage. Click here to see the NBC coverage. read more

MILWAUKEE — A crucifix hangs on Rose M. Cook’s wall that was never there before. To her, it is a reminder not only of Christ’s sacrifice, but also a reminder of the ultimate charity given to her by the organization, Both Hands. Both Hands is a national organization that centers on James 1:27: “Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” The group concentrates on care... read more

The Angel Foundation is giving away $2,000 to help a family adopt! A Both Hands family, Sarah Elliott, has been nominated as one of the top 10 families. Please visit http://angelfoundationforkids.wordpress.com/voting-page/ and read "Elliott- A Brother for Noah" and then go back to the voting page to cast your vote for Sarah. The Angel Foundation exists to give comfort to children in need. The Angel Foundation comforters have already helped many families overcome obstacles such as... read more

AdoptionJourney.com encourages couples considering adoption thru content, conferences and collaboration. Click here to go to the website. The AdoptionJourney.com project is a collective of organizations who want to break down the barriers to adoption -- Bethany Christian Services, Lifesong for Orphans, and Lifeline Children's Services. The goal is to foster honest conversations about the adoption process, offer comprehensive yet easily accessible information about domestic and foreign... read more

Danny and Valeria Lincoln from Waunakee, WI were interviewed on local NBC15 News on November 21, 2011.
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A 16 minute video is now available with the story of the beginning of Both Hands, the testimony of the founder JT Olson, testimony of a widow served, and a family bringing home their child after completing a project. Skydive films and casting life films presents: "the both hands foundation" written, directed and produced by: zac adams narrated by: lynn hoffman director of photography, edit and music by: michael sydenstricker executive producers: marty roe and jt... read more

Most expectant parents can be founded decorating nurseries, sharing ultrasound pictures and shopping for baby clothes and toys. Jason and Jessica Cardin of Etowah are worrying whether their new child is sleeping in a warm bed and are trying to raise the funds to get her safely home. Wednesday, November 9, 2011
 Greg Moses - Community Life Editor The Cardins are in the long, strenuous and expensive process of adopting a little girl, Noelle, from the Democratic Republic of... read more

SMYRNA — Lillian Ellis lives at the same house in a neighborhood off Old Nashville Highway she has lived in for the past 14 years. But it's a totally different place. Thanks to a group of 52 volunteers and more than 20 businesses that came together through a group called Both Hands, Ellis' home was renovated in about a week. It has new flooring, new kitchen cabinets, a new bathroom vanity, new living room furniture, a new washer, a new range and a new bed. The group also painted most of... read more

Both Hands holds up widows and children Nonprofit completes 100th home repair, hits $1M milestone It has been a season of milestones for J.T. Olson and Both Hands Foundation, the charitable organization he founded three years ago. Olson uses pledge drives to help families offset the costs of adoption, and this summer Both Hands reached the $1 million mark in total donations. But rather than get pledges through walk-a-thons, fun runs or golf tournaments, Olson helps... read more

When Mark and Diane Shreve began raising funds to adopt two boys in Ethiopia, fees far exceeded their savings. For years, Southeast supported them as missionaries to Papua New Guinea, where they translated Bible stories in the people’s heart language, trained leaders for the local church and lived life with a remote tribe. Now settled in Louisville, adoption is yet another adventure in faith. After applying to adopt in Ethiopia through Arise for Children, they were... read more