Why We’re Here

OUR
MISSION

With support from the Auburn Hills community, Helping Hands creates a community that thrives, by extending a helping hand to burnout victims and those struggling to make ends meet. Donations and fundraisers make it possible for us to provide a range of services that help our neighbors.

BOARD
OF DIRECTORS

Captain Dane Hazelton, President

Serving Auburn Hills since 2016

Dianne Knapp

Firefighter/Paramedic, Dianne Knapp, Treasurer

Serving Auburn Hills since 2022

Dawn Schultz

Fire Administration Clerk, Dawn Schultz, Trustee

Serving Auburn Hills since 2016

Katherine Lajoie

Firefighter/Paramedic, Katherine Lajoie, Vice President

Serving Auburn Hills since 2020

Ryan Toss

Firefighter/Paramedic, Ryan Toss, Secretary

Serving Auburn Hills since 2024

WHERE IT ALL

BEGAN

The Auburn Hills Firefighters Helping Hands Association has been helping the citizens of Auburn Hills and the surrounding community for over 80 years. Originally established as the Goodfellows organization in 1944, we have made it a priority to help those in need. As a 501(c)(3) run entirely by a volunteer board, all donations are tax-deductible and go directly to helping the community.