The Take My Hand Foundation is committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and accountability. Our policies are designed to protect the individuals we serve, the partners we work with, and the mission we uphold.

 

We maintain formal governance, ethical standards, and operational safeguards to ensure that our work is responsible, respectful, and aligned with our nonprofit purpose.

 

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Our Role & Scope

 

The Take My Hand Foundation does not provide direct clinical, medical, therapeutic, or emergency services.

 

Our role is to:

    •    Connect first responders and their families to trusted, vetted support organizations

    •    Act as a referral and navigation resource

    •    Promote access to help with dignity, privacy, and care

 

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Privacy & Confidentiality

 

We take privacy seriously.

    •    Information shared with us is handled with care and discretion

    •    Intake and referral data are collected only for the purpose of making appropriate connections

    •    Sensitive information is accessed only by authorized individuals

    •    We do not sell or misuse personal information

 

All data handling follows our internal privacy and intake procedures.

 

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Ethical Standards & Conduct

 

All board members, advisors, staff, volunteers, and contractors are required to uphold high ethical standards, including:

    •    Acting in the best interests of the Foundation and those we serve

    •    Avoiding conflicts of interest

    •    Maintaining confidentiality

    •    Treating all individuals with dignity and respect

 

We enforce a formal Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy to guide our work.

 

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Governance & Oversight

 

The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for fiduciary oversight, strategic direction, and accountability.

 

We maintain:

    •    Restated bylaws

    •    Financial oversight and internal controls

    •    Whistleblower protections

    •    Document retention and recordkeeping policies

 

These structures ensure responsible stewardship of donations and resources.

 

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Partnerships & Referrals

 

All partner organizations are reviewed before referrals are made.

 

We work only with partners that align with our values and mission and that demonstrate ethical, responsible practices. Referrals are made based on availability, scope, and appropriateness—not endorsement or guarantee of outcomes.

 

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Transparency & Accountability

 

We are committed to transparency with donors, partners, and the community.

    •    Donations are used to support the mission and operations of the Foundation

    •    Financial and governance policies are reviewed regularly

    •    Concerns or questions may be raised without fear of retaliation

 

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Questions or Concerns

 

If you have questions about our policies, governance, or practices, please contact us through our website or email us directly.

 

We believe trust is built through clarity, consistency, and accountability—and we are committed to earning it every step of the way.