FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Helping Hands of AmericaTM announces new franchise
C. Cowling brings world-class Caregiving and Companionship to Alabama

RALEIGH, N.C. - January 29, 2001 - Today, Helping Hands of America, L.L.C., the recognized leader in In-Home Companionship, awarded  Carolyn Cowling marketing and sales rights to the State of Alabama for Helping Hands of America.
 
Helping Hands of America provides In-Home Caregiving and Companionship in North Carolina, and, Ms.  Cowling approached Helping Hands of America regarding a franchise opportunity. 

"We are thrilled to expand Helping Hands into the South," said Cynthia Densmore, president of Helping Hands of America.  "Carolyn Cowling has years of experience in the medical community, and has first hand experience in Caregiving.  She recognizes the benefit it provides, and we have every confidence that she  will be a positive addition to the Helping Hands of America family."   Carolyn will be operating her new franchise under the name of Helping Hands of Alabama, Inc.   She is currently interviewing potential caregivers while marketing her business within Alabama.

Certification as a Helping Hands franchise requires an intensive and thorough audit of a candidate's professional and functional  capabilities, including experience in Caregiving.  As a franchisee, Helping Hands of Alabama will manage and deliver Caregiving services to multiple customers across Alabama, as well as represent Helping Hands  of America to the private and medical community. 

"I am excited at the opportunity that Helping Hands of America represents," said Carolyn Cowling, president of Helping Hands of Alabama.   "The training, materials, and advice that Helping Hands has offered, especially at the start-up, has really been great.   Cynthia and her staff have been there for us at every turn, and we could not  be happier with the service we have received from them."

Helping Hands of America is a leading provider of In-Home, Non-Medical Caregiving and Companionship in the United States.  Individuals interested in franchise opportunities within their area or state are encouraged to contact Helping Hands to further explore the possibilities.

For additional information:
Cynthia Densmore, Helping Hands of America, 919/269-0720  cdensmore@hhamerica.com
Carolyn Cowling, Helping Hands of Alabama, 334/289-9674  cowling@mindspring.com


Helping Hands of America is a leading provider of In-Home, Non-Medical Caregiving and Companionship.

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