About Us
Learn about Helping Hands Happy Hearts Tampa and how the two women co-founders were inspired to start this children and community focused organization for Tampa Bay locals.
About Helping Hands Happy Hearts Tampa
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Our Story

Helping Hands Happy Hearts started in 2022 by Rachel Luis and Tiffany Valdez.

Rachel Luis and Tiffany Valdez have always had a passion for giving back to their community. Rachel founded a local women’s non-profit in 2009 (High Hopes in High Heels) and Tiffany joined that organization in 2012. Rachel and Tiffany served on the board of High Hopes in High Heels for 10 years together.

However, after both got married and started families of their own, they realized the importance of teaching their children about community service and giving back.

And so Helping Hands Happy Hearts was born!

Rachel Luis, founder of Helping Hands Happy Hearts

Rachel Luis, Co-Founder

Tiffany Valdez, founder of Helping Hands Happy Hearts

Tiffany Valdez, Co-Founder

Advisory Board

Kelly Lioce-Cummings, board advisory for helping hands happy hearts tampa

Kelly Lioce -Cummings

Ashley Ledo, advisory board for helping hands happy hearts tampa

Ashley Ledo

Our Mission

To educate children and families in the Tampa Bay area on important social issues while volunteering and giving back to the local community.

Our Values

Accountability

We hold ourselves accountable for the quality and lasting results of our work and for the commitments we make to our participants, partners, donors, and each other.

Creativity

We go beyond conventional ideas and approaches so new possibilities and innovation can flourish to ensure real and lasting positive change for our members and those we serve.

Fun

We want to teach our members that volunteering together with loved ones and friends is fun!  It’s the best way to give back and make memories together while improving the lives of others. 

Integrity

We maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and value transparency and honesty in our communications, relationships, and actions.

Respect

We value and celebrate the unique and diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of everyone, and treat our members, partners, donors and each other with sensitivity and respect.

Have a Charity to Recommend?

Drop us a line to let us know! We are always looking for new ways to support the local community.