NEWS – The Heart of America Foundation®

The Gift of Joy

16Dec11

In the spirit of the season, we thank each of you who have helped us give the gift of joy to children across the country.

The Gift of Joy.

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Show Your Heart: Give to the Max

07Nov11

When The Heart of America Foundation® began, young role models active in its “Ambassadors” youth program visited schools with motivational presentations to inspire students to serve their communities. With these visits, one thing quickly became apparent: the dire need for high-quality books and educational resources in schools in the greater DC area and all across our country.

The Heart of America Foundation now leads two vital education programs, both focused on high-need elementary schools in which more than 50% of children receive free and reduced-price meals. While engaging volunteers, students, families and the school community in a joint rebuilding process to inspire a love of reading, the Books From The Heart® Program replenishes school, classroom and home libraries—over 2.3 million books to date, with a value in excess of $10 million.

The READesign® Library Makeover Program brings students, families, and volunteers together to give school libraries and reading spaces in under-resourced communities a much-needed makeover, complete with artwork, furniture, technology, and 1,000-2,000 books; an additional five to seven books go home with each student so that the idea of a home library takes root. Thanks to supporters like you, by the end of 2011, HOA will have completed over 100 new READesign® Library Makeover and Reading Corner projects.

You can help bring new books and a new library—and with them a new heart—to a school near you. Join us, show your heart and GIVE TO THE MAX on November 9th, 2011 during 24 incredible hours of giving.