Cole’s Story
Cole Gordon’s tragic passing at the young age of 17 brought to light his love of community through his extensive volunteerism. Born and raised in Friendswood, Texas, he followed in his family’s footsteps giving time to worthy causes. Starting with the Lighthouse Charity Team – feeding people in need, he ventured on to FFA, raising farm animals for show, while spending endless hours helping the Friendswood Fire Department, Police and Emergency Medical Service Departments, the Rotary Club of Galveston, Galveston County Emergency Response, the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce, along with many of his friends from FFA.
In the last 9 years of his life, Cole’s volunteering activities spanned 750 charitable events and touched the lives of over 500,000 people.
Cole was known throughout the community for his “Helping Hand”.
When there was a need, Cole was there.
This foundation will continue the dedication to service lived by Cole and now shared with others.
2023 Cole Gordon Memorial Fajita Cook-off
Come See What We Have Done in Cole’s Honor
Please join us as we celebrate the expansion of the Cole Gordon Helping Hand Ranch
September 23rd, 2023
10AM -8PM
2576 County Rd 144, Alvin, Texas
A fun day of activities are planned including:
- A Fajita Cook Off
- Cooking Team Calcutta
- Live Music
- Shrimp Boil
- Live and Silent Auction
- and Tours of the Facility
To find out more or register your cooking team for the 2023 Cole Gordon Memorial Fajita Cook-off – click here.
Our Mission:
The Cole Gordon Helping Hand Foundation’s purpose is to promote outdoor activities and educate youth through agriculture / livestock, while instilling youth leadership and servitude as well as life skills for the betterment of not only the youth, but our communities we all call home.
Make your monthly donation today and become the Helping Hand.
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SHOWMANSHIP
$50 / MONTH
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BREED CHAMPION
$100 / MONTH
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RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION
$250 / MONTH
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GRAND CHAMPION
$500 / MONTH
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News from the Helping Hand Ranch
So many great people are helping to bring to completion the Cole Gordon Helping Hand Ranch. You can keep up with the latest news on our Facebook feed: https://www.facebook.com/colegordonfoundation
Helping Hand Ranch Kids Spring 2022
Here is a snapshot of what our kids are doing everyday at the Helping Hand Ranch getting ready for their shows!!
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Great Weekend at the Cole Gordon Memorial Swine Show!
It was exactly 1 year ago today that we opened this beautiful food truck to serve at events like this and to remember, Cole. He would have Loved today!
While this is not everyone that volunteered – This group set up the CGHH trailer and served breakfast each morning and logged 421 Volunteer Hours!
Look at the Cole Gordon truck and trailer rollin’ in to the event! This is why we work to raise funds – to support students at these events
This is the CGHH Trailer ready for business and it looks great! Cole would have loved it.
Our Volunteers make it happen! We sold more than 2100 items over the weekend and could not have done it without the help of our volunteers.
These students are why we work so hard!
Great Weekend at the Cole Gordon Memorial Swine Show!
It was exactly 1 year ago today that we opened this beautiful food truck to serve at events like this and to remember, Cole. He would have Loved today!
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They are Ready These students are why we work so hard!
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Working Hard Our Volunteers make it happen! We sold more than 2100 items over the weekend and could not have done it without the help of our volunteers
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Ready for Business This is the CGHH Trailer ready for business and it looks great! Cole would have loved it.
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Rollin’ In Look at the Cole Gordon truck and trailer rollin’ in to the event! This is why we work to raise funds – to support students at these events
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Volunteers While this is not everyone that volunteered – This group set up the CGHH trailer and served breakfast each morning and logged 421 Volunteer Hours!
Texas Senate SRS 393
On May 12th, 2021, the Texas Senate recognized Cole’s legacy and the commemoration of The Helping Hands Ranch
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Texas Senate SRS 393
On May 12th, 2021, the Texas Senate recognized Cole’s legacy and the commemoration of The Helping Hands Ranch
Helping Hand Happenings
Ground breaking for Cole Gordon’s Helping Hands Ranch
On Saturday, April 10, 2021, the Cole Gordon Helping Hand Foundation celebrated its ground breaking ceremony for the future home of the Cole Gordon’s Helping Hands Ranch at 2576 Cannon Rd. in Alvin. Local dignitaries, family, friends and donors were on hand to show their support for this ranch that will help FFA students in various endeavors. A big thank you to everyone that came out to show their love for Cole as we strive to make him proud with our dreams and goals for this ranch.
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2019 Friendswood Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year
The Friendswood Chamber of Commerce honored Cole by renaming their Citizen of the Year Award to the Cole Gordon Citizen of the Year Award. Cole and his dad, Scott, were always involved with the Chamber, helping whenever and wherever they were needed.
Friendswood Rotary Club
Paul Fellows Harris Award
Cole Gordon was recognized with the Paul Fellows Harris Award from the Friendswood Rotary Club. The Paul Fellows Harris award is the highest honor given from Rotary International. Rotary’s creed is “Service Above Self”. In many conversations it has been stated that Cole “Exemplified Service Above Self” on a daily basis.
We are proud to announce announce Martin Griffin’s song – Rest Easy (Cole’s Song) – is now available to download and stream on all your favorite digital sources (itunes, Spotify, YouTube, etc.).
A very special thank you to Scott Gordon, Heather, Thurman Gordon, and the team at Edgewater Music Group for working with Martin to complete this project to share with everyone.
Here is the YouTube link for the song, but you can also find it on all favorite online music services to download & share!
Tasting Room Opening at the old Falstaff Brewery in Galveston
Friends, family, and supporters attended the opening of the Tasting Room at the Falstaff Brewery in Galveston where community members made numerous donations to the foundation formed in Cole’s honor.
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Board of Directors
Scott & Heather Gordon
Founders & Cole’s Parents
President
Vice President
Book Keeper
Treasurer
Secretary
Grant Administrator
Board Member
Executive Director
