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Oilfield Helping Hands Appoints Gregory Rachal as President

Oilfield Helping Hands (OHH), a nonprofit charitable organization comprised of volunteers devoted to providing financial assistance to oilfield workers in financial crisis, has appointed Gregory Rachal as president. As president of OHH, Rachal will work to ensure that OHH remains a premier support resource for oilfield families in crisis within six regional chapters in active


OHH Announces New President and Board Members

OHH announced the appointment of a new President and Chairman of the Board, as well as the full slate of officers and board members for 2016. “It is my honor and privilege as current president of OHH to announce that Darryl Swilley has been elected President and Chairman of the Board of OHH for 2016


10th Annual Fall Clays Recap

The 10th Annual OHH-Houston Fall Clays kicked off at Westside Sporting Grounds on a beautiful and warm October day. Despite current market conditions and predictions for a drop in participation, the turnout was sizable, spirits were high and folks were ready for a great day of fellowship and competition on the range. The event welcomed


Brawner Gives Back – BIG!

Shown above OHH’s Richard Saxon, Hillary Brawner and OHH President Gary Brooks Past recipient, Hillary Brawner, presented OHH’s Richard Saxon and Gary Brooks with a check for $30,000 on September 3, 2015. Current OHH President Gary Brooks told Brawner, “Hillary, words cannot express the amazing gift that you presented to Richard and I, today. We are


August 2015 OHH-Houston Monthly Meeting

11:30 AM Posted by: Wendy DiBenedetto Hosted by Sun Coast Resources, Inc. The monthly OHH meeting was held on August 12 at the main office of Sun Coast Resources on the northeast-side of Houston.  The crowd of roughly 65 attendees, comprised of current members and at least a dozen new faces, was treated to delicious Papa’s BBQ


Oilfield Helping Hands Reaches $3 Million Milestone

Houston-based Oilfield Helping Hands (OHH) has announced that the non-profit oil and gas industry-focused organization has reached a milestone of $3 million in funds. All of OHH’s annual fundraising efforts and donations are directed to assist individuals and families in the oilfield community who are in financial crisis through no fault of their own. OHH


Houston Inaugural OHH Pistol Shoot Huge Success

Houston’s inaugural OHH Pistol Shoot was a huge success, hosting more teams than ever before. Forty-eight teams of four competitors (192 shooters) helped the organization to raise approximately $34,785. This is extremely encouraging due to the current market climate. “Several companies stepped up to help us make the first OHH Pistol Shoot memorable by providing



Hunting Donates $125,000 to OHH

Hunting PLC announced that it will donate $125,000 to Oilfield Helping Hands in connection with the international oil service company’s 2011 Hunting Art Prize. The gift is supported by a contribution from Hunting and from sales generated at the 31st annual art competition’s recent award ceremony held on April 30 at the Friedkin Corporate Campus,


Classic Car Show & Rally Raises $13,000

The town of Tomball enjoyed a blast from the past on March 12 as almost 200 classic cars and more than 40 motorcycles brought the Third Annual Oilfield Helping Hands Classic Car & Motorcycle Show to life. But the annual event was much more than an entertaining showplace of buffed chrome and flashy wheels or