Open Hearts Foundation

THIS IS A DYNAMIC ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO SUPPORT THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY IN MANY AREAS IMPORTANT TO OHF: CHILDREN, HEALTH, ELDERS, HUNGER, ANDEDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS LED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND THOSE DEEPLY EMBEDDED IN THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY SERVE - SO MOST HAVE EXPERIENCED THE NEED AND TRAUMA THAT THEN INSPIRED THEM TO WORK FOR CHANGE. AS A SMALL ORGANIZATION, THEY WOULD BE DEEPLY IMPACTED BY THE GRANT.

A $15,000.00 GRANT TO SUPPORT CARE COORDINATION WHICH WILL HELP ADDRESS THE FINANCIAL, HOUSING, BASIC NEEDS, AND OTHER HARDSHIPS OF CHILDREN OF INMATES, AS WELL AS THE COSTS OF FOOD, CLOTHING, DIAPERS, BASIC SUPPLIES, EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER CRITICAL NEEDS SO FAMILIES AND UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH CAN STABILIZE AND BEGIN TO HEAL.

A $15,000.00 GRANT TO SUPPORT AT RISK YOUTH FROM DIFFICULT HOME SITUATIONS OR FOSTER CARE AND ELDER COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE OFTEN HOMEBOUND OR HAVE OTHER NEEDS, WITH HOME-DELIVERED MEALS, TOILETRIES, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS CARE. THE CHARITY ENRICHES THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORY AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS OF NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLES OF THE GREAT PLAINS.

A $15,000.00 GRANT TO SUPPORT THE LIFE SET PROGRAM PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS AND LIFE-ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES TO FOSTER YOUTH, AGES 18 TO 22, TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS INCLUDING SHORT-TERM HOUSING, LIFE COACH MATCHING, JOB, AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND TUTORING OR ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND TO PROVIDE THEM WITH GENERAL SUPPORT TO GIVE THEM THE HOPE AND CARE THEY HAVE BEEN LACKING IN THE ABSENCE OF A FAMILY.

A $15,000.00 GRANT TO ADD A NEW SCHOOL SITE TO IMPACT 900 CHILDREN WITH FREE DENTAL SCREENINGS, IN CLINIC CARE, PREVENTATIVE TREATMENT, ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION, AND FREE ORAL HYGIENE KITS, HELPING CHILDREN WITH INFECTIONS, RAMPANT DECAY, AND ANY CAVITIES TO GAIN ACCESS TO TREATMENT TO PREVENT OTHER SERIOUS ORAL HEALTH DISEASES.

A $15,000.00 GRANT TO OPEN A FOOD INSECURITY MEAL DISTRIBUTION SITE IN GUERNEVILLE, SONOMA COUNTY AND DISTRIBUTE APPROXIMATELY 160 MEALS WEEKLY TO LOW-INCOME, FOOD INSECURE FAMILIES, GREATLY ENHANCING THEIR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING.

A $15,000.00 GRANT TO SUPPORT THE DIAPER BANK, RELIEVING THE STRESS OF THE COST OF DIAPERS, THE HARD DECISIONS THAT LOW INCOME, FOSTER OR YOUNG FAMILIES FACE WHEN IT COMES TO "STRETCHING" THE USE/LENGTH OF TIME THEIR CHILD IS IN A DIAPER OR USING BRANDS THAT MAY GIVE THEIR BABIES RASHES/ALLERGIES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT MORE FAMILIES ON THE WAITLIST.

A $15,000.00 MATCHING GRANT TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR THE ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND ABANDONED CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE RESOURCES AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO FEEL SAFE, LOVED AND CARED FOR INCLUDING CLOTHING, BASIC HUMAN NEEDS, SUPPLIES FOR SCHOOL, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN DURING STRESSFUL AND DIFFICULT SITUATIONS WITH COURTHOUSE FACILITY DOGS, AND THE HOLIDAY TOY SHOP.

A $15,000.00 MATCHING GRANT TO SUPPORT THE HOME AGAIN LA MOBILE RESOURCE CENTER AND BRIDGE AND/OR ELIMINATE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE TO MAKE HUMAN SERVICES, SUCH AS ACCESS TO RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY PARTNER REFERRALS, NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS, AND PERSONAL CARE KITS, AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITIES WITH LIMITED TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO AGENCIES FOCUSED ON THE SERVICE OF WOMEN AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ENROLLED IN FREE LUNCH PROGRAMS IN TARGETED LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS.

A $15,000.00 MATCHING GRANT TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING AND TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF HOMELESS AND UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN LOS ANGELES THROUGH CAMPS AND EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND DOMESTIC SUPPORT.

A $15,000.00 MATCHING GRANT TO PROVIDE FREE EMERGENCY CLOTHING, HYGIENE KITS, AND OTHER SUPPLIES TO VULNERABLE NEIGHBORS IN SAN DIEGO WITH TEN TO TWELVE OUTFITS AND BASIC HYGIENE PRODUCTS GIVING THEM STABILITY AND A SENSE OF DIGNITY, RESPECT, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE ALL AT NO COST.

A $14,000.00 GRANT TO SUPPORT THE STEP UP PROGRAM SERVING 88 HOMELESS, UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH WITH A PLACE TO LIVE AND LEARNING THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO NOT JUST GET BY, BUT PROSPER, INCLUDING LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS, LIFE-SKILLS CLASSES INCLUDING FINANCE, SAFETY, CAREER SOFT SKILLS, AND COOKING, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, AND THEIR GRADUATION, WHEN THE YOUTH WILL BE READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD OF "ADULTING" ALL ON THEIR OWN.

A $14,000.00 MATCHING GRANT TO SUPPORT LATINO/A/X HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH EARLY COLLEGE SEMINARS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SCHOOL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORTIVE MENTORSHIPS.

A $12,000.00 GRANT TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION SCHOOL BELL PROGRAM, WHICH WILL PROVIDE SCHOOL CLOTHING AND HYGIENE KITS INCLUDING 3 SHIRTS, A PAIR OF SHOES, 6 PAIRS OF SOCKS, 6 PAIRS OF UNDERWEAR, AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES FOR 5,000 COACHELLA VALLEY SOCIO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PUBLIC PRE-K, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.

A $12,000.00 MATCHING GRANT TO SUPPORT THE WORK PROUDLY PROGRAM, WHICH SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS COMMUNITY BY HELPING PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFY AND GAIN REMOTE, FLEXIBLE CAREERS THAT THEY CAN MAINTAIN WHILE CARING FOR THEMSELVES OR OTHERS AND RECEIVING CAREER COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, TUITION ASSISTANCE, EQUIPMENT FOR WORKING FROM HOME, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT FROM OTHERS.

A $12,000.00 GRANT TO PROVIDE OVER 4,000 SCHOOL BAGS FILLED WITH MORE THAN 70,000 EDUCATION AND WELLNESS MATERIALS INCLUDING BOOKS, SCIENCE KITS, TOOTHBRUSHES, TEDDY BEARS, CRAYONS, COLORING BOOKS, AND MATH TOOLS TO THE MOST UNDERSERVED FIRST GRADERS IN THE SOUTH BAY, HARBOR AND LONG BEACH SCHOOLS. WHEN THE GIFTS ARE DELIVERED TO A CLASSROOM, VOLUNTEERS ALSO TAKE THE TIME TO VISIT AND READ STORIES TO THE CHILDREN, SHARING A LESSON ON VOLUNTEERING AND EMPATHY.

A $12,000.00 MATCHING GRANT TO RAISE THE LEVEL OF NUTRITION THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY THAT SERVES FOOD INSECURE NEIGHBORS AND ASSURES A CONTINUED SUPPLY OF FRESH PRODUCE, PROTEIN, AND DAIRY, FEEDING 700-750 FAMILIES A WEEK AND FILLING THE SYSTEMIC GAP IN NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES UNDER THE POVERTY LEVEL.

A $10,000.00 MATCHING GRANT TO CONTINUE SUPPORT OF THE VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON LENDING HEARTS INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES, SUPPORTING THE MENTAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL IMPACT OF CANCER ON THE BODY BOTH DURING TREATMENT AND BEYOND; THE NEED TO NOT ONLY LIVE WITH CANCER BUT MAINTAIN LIFE WITH CANCER.

A $7,000.00 GRANT TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE R.E.A.D. IN BEAUTY (READING EMPOWERS ADVENTURES AND DREAMS) BOOKMOBILE AND LITERACY PROGRAM WHICH ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO READ, STRENGTHEN THEIR LITERACY SKILLS, AND BROADEN THEIR HORIZONS.

A $7,000.00 GRANT TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP SERVICES TO IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AND CHALLENGES FROM WITHIN THE RURAL COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING ITS LOCATION SOUTH OF DRUMRIGHT, OK. THIS GRANT WILL SPECIFICALLY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND OTHER NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS.

IN MARCH OF 2022, THIS $10,000 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND GRANT CONTINUES THE SUPPORT OF CHILDREN WITH AN INCARCERATED PARENT THROUGH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SHELTER, CLOTHING, EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, AND VISITATION BONDING SESSIONS IN TWENTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT FLORIDA. IN OCTOBER OF 2022, THIS $10,000 GRANT WILL HELP TO PROVIDE HEALTHY MEALS AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THE CHARITY'S SIGNATURE BONDING VISITS.

IN MARCH OF 2022, THIS $10,000 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND GRANT DIRECTLY SUPPORTS IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS AS WELL AS THEIR CHILDREN IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK WITH CRISIS SUPPORT HOTLINE CALLERS, SAFETY, SHELTER, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. IN OCTOBER OF 2022, THIS $10,000 MATCHING GRANT SUPPORTS THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES THROUGH THE LAUNCH OF A NEW COMMUNITY BASED "SURVIVOR SAFETY CIRCLES" DURING 2023. THIS NEW INITIATIVE WILL BRING WRAP AROUND SERVICES TO WELCOMING AND TRUSTED COMMUNITY SPACES, IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS AS WELL AS THEIR CHILDREN IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK.

THIS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND GRANT HELPS TO BRING CRITICAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL RACES, BACKGROUNDS, AND AGES LIVING IN AREAS OF CENTRAL TEXAS WHERE THERE IS A LACK OF SERVICES.

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE FRESH IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM, DISTRIBUTING HUNGER RELIEF FOOD AND CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES FOR OVER 3,500 LOW-INCOME PHOENIX FAMILIES.

THIS MATCHING GRANT SUPPORTS LENDING HEARTS' INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS FREE INTEGRATIVE CARE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WITHIN UPMC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY, YOGA, MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION, STRUCTURED COURSES, AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

THE MATCHING GRANT SUPPORTS THE EXPANTION OF SERVICES FOR THE CHILDREN'S PROGRAM, GIVEN THE GROWING NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE BASIC SUPPLIES, FOOD, AND INDIVIDUALIZED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN.

THIS GRANT HELPS TO RESPOND TO THE DISTRESSING CIRCUMSTANCES FOR VULNERABLE FOSTER CHILDREN IN SOUTH TEXAS, AND PROVIDE THEM WITH ADEQUATE FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCES.

THIS GRANT HELPS TO EXPAND THEIR SERVICES TO 1 TO 4 NEW SCHOOLS IMPACTING 600 CHILDREN IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA WITH FREE DENTAL SERVICES AND ORAL HYGIENE KITS TO ERADICATE THEIR RAMPANT DECAY AND PREVENT OTHER SERIOUS ORAL HEALTH DISEASES.

THIS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND GRANT SUPPORTS NECESSITIES SUCH AS FOOD, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, OR FURNISHINGS IN THE ELEVEN SAFE HOMES FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES.

THIS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND GRANT CONTINUES TO SUPPORT IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND ADVOCACY FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN THE EL PASO COUNTY CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM IN TEXAS.

THIS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND GRANT CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE EVERY CHILD EVERY DAY PROGRAM AND CRITICAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS TO FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH FOOD INSECURITY DUE TO INFLATION AND COST OF BASIC GOODS IN THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

THIS MATCHING GRANT WILL PROVIDE FOOD AND NUTRITION, RELIEF, AND CARING SUPPORT TO THOSE AT RISK IN CONEJO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA.

THIS GRANT WILL HELP TO OPERATE THEIR NEW PROGRAM, LIFTING PEOPLE UP, WHICH WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF 500 INDIVIDUALS BY INCREASING INCOME, ATTAINING EMPLOYMENT, AND ACHIEVING HOUSING STABILITY, WHILE THEIR CHILDREN ACHIEVE A SENSE OF NORMALCY DESPITE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR BEING ON THE VERGE OF HOMELESSNESS.

THE GRANT WILL HELP TO PROVIDE EVERY FOSTER BABY IN THEIR SWAT PROGRAM WITH BABY BLANKETS, BOPPY PILLOWS, CLOTHING, WALKERS, BASSINETS AND NECESSITY KITS, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING FOSTER CHILDREN WITH SHOES, CLOTHING, BEDDING, EDUCATIONAL NECESSITIES, MEDICAL SERVICES AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THROUGH THEIR CHILDREN'S NEEDS FUND.

THIS MATCHING GRANT TO SIGNIFICANTLY HELP 35 FAMILIES IN THEIR VITA NETWORK IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA AND BEYOND, PROVIDING THEM WITH GROCERY GIFT CARDS, TOILETRIES, NEEDED SUPPLIES, BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN.