We are advocates, educators, and passionate about providing alternative shelter to those caught in the midst of life's storms, empowering hope and support to rise above challenges and achieve victory.
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MEET OUR TEAM
Where Passion and Dedication Meet
Rachel Fuentes, born on June 20th, 1977, in Houston, TX where she is the full time CEO and Co-Founder of In His Hands Family Shelter (IHHFS). A Graduate of American Military University in Graphic Design & Marketing, also a Certified Graduate in the Humanity Studies of Human Rights, Human Trafficking, and Psychological Trauma Enforced Abuse from St. Thomas University School of Law.
Rachel Fuentes is a remarkable woman who has dedicated her life to helping victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. As part of In His Hands Family Shelter, she is passionate about advocating, educating, and assisting those who have suffered from these crimes. Rachel's personal experience as a survivor has inspired her to make a difference and shed light on these silent epidemics. Her determination and passion are truly inspiring, and we should all join her in the fight against domestic violence.
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Joseph Lee Fuentes born and raised in Fredericksburg, Texas, January 7th, 1977. Currently operating as the chief officer of engineering for In His Hands Family Shelter (IHHFS). A graduate from American Military University receiving a Bachelor of Science in information technology management. Continued education to include several certificates such as being awarded master's certificate, in guitar/songwriter from Berklee College of Music. Other Certifications would include in Google's cyber security and AWS cloud solutions architect.
He is known as a humanitarian with a strong passion to help women and children in need. His former experiences would include working with MHMR residents, juvenile corrections working alongside troubled teens and state hospitals. He has attained extensive experiences fostering forgotten children in the foster care system.
He currently is advocating his spouse by utilizing his technical skills, abilities and military background to aid in the cause to spread awareness, education and providing much needed resources to recipients of violent crimes against women and children. His military background and training instill a personal drive to instill Adsit those that are vulnerable and in need through guidance, training and protection. He currently continues to pursue and aid IHHFS colleagues spread awareness throughout the communities.
OUR STORY
It is incredible how one small idea can grow into something truly special. In His Hands Family Shelter is rooted in the belief that we all have an inherent responsibility to make a meaningful difference in our community. With a variety of active projects and a dedicated volunteer staff, we harness our skills and resources to successfully achieve our goals.
Since our founding in 2023, we are proud to see how our activities will benefit our communities and beyond. However, it's not where we started, the both of us have been advocating for many years, over 20 plus to give you a time frame, we have served in many ways survivors of domestic violence and human trafficked victims.
Join us and contribute to our work by donating or volunteering today.