Observation to Contribution
True belonging isn't bought or prayed for; it is earned through consistent, deliberate effort. The Working Hand transforms the passive observer into an active contributor.
Vocational Training
We provide hands-on instruction in the trades—from digital fabrication to urban farming—giving neighbors the tools to build their own futures.
The Hand's Demand:
"This hand rejects the notion of isolation, asserting that a fulfilled life is inseparable from the effort directed toward goals that exist outside the self."
Safe Harbor Employment
The Working Hand is for everyone. Whether you are re-entering from the justice system, transitioning out of homelessness, or just need a fresh start, we provide a place to dock.
Dignified Labor
We offer hourly, stabilizing work in our urban farms and fabrication labs.
Skill Stacking
Earn certifications and build a verifiable work history while you earn.
Strategic Partnerships
We have partnered with companies in order to provide you with opportunities to earn and learn a trade.
Tangible Outputs
The Neighbor's Tool
Mastering a trade specifically to help those in your immediate vicinity.
The Collective Lot
Physical labor in urban gardens and shared spaces to fight scarcity.
Skills Resource
Viewing personal expertise as a shared resource, not a hoarded asset.