Bent County is one of the six poorest counties in southeastern Colorado. The county has been in a drought the past eight years and many people are suffering economically. Any increase in the amount of gasoine, electricity, propane, food, taxes, or and illness in their family leaves them in need. Helping Hands is trying to meet as many needs as possible while helping applicants with budgeting classes, debt reduction, filling out applications, free income tax assistance, free transportation to medical appointments....all emergencies are considered.