Key programs include:
Haircuts from the Heart & Back to School
Annual event providing FREE haircuts, backpacks, uniforms, and school supplies to children in the community. Our largest year served over 700 learners! Many thanks to the volunteers who make this possible.
Holiday Helpers
Gathering and donating toys, games, household supplies, and goods that help make birthdays and holiday celebrations bright and joyous for families regardless of their resources.
Therapeutic After School Care
Support for an after-school program that is no cost to families who receive Medicaid. Additional needs for these children include food, books, activities, art supplies projects, and recurring basics.
Therapeutic Summer & Spring Break Camps
When schools are closed, some children are at greater risk for abuse and neglect. We help support therapeutic camps and experiences to foster children and those from high risk or low-income families, which include needs assessments to help families create plans to stay healthy and productive all year long.
Continuing Education
Providing trainings advocating for best practices in mental health, selfcare, trauma-informed schools and agencies, understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences, working with LGBTQ+ youth, understanding foster care, and how to best serve and understand vulnerable populations.
Areas of focus include:
Individual or Group Therapy and Counseling
Foster and Adoptive kids/families
Mental Health Support
Pre- and Post-Adoption Services
Community Referrals
Affirming LGBTQ+ Services and Resources
Hunger and Nutrition
Corporate Community Service and Engagement Opportunities
Education
Intern Programs
School Readiness