Healing Hearts,
Changing Lives.
Healing Hearts,
Changing Lives.
Restoring lives after trauma through safe housing, healing resources, and life skills.
Our mission is to foster healing, resilience, and independence, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to reclaim their life and thrive in a supportive environment.
Our First Annual Community Coat Drive
“Share the Warmth Cleveland” — Healing Hearts Initiative Community Coat Drive & Giveaway
The Healing Hearts Initiative Community Coat Drive is an awareness and action campaign to ensure that no survivor, foster youth, or family in Northeast Ohio faces winter without protection.
In partnership with One Warm Coat, we are collecting new and gently used coats and distributing them during a city-wide community event filled with warmth, connection, and hope.
This year’s drive includes music, family-friendly fun, volunteer opportunities, and the joy of giving and receiving with dignity
Location:
🛼 United Skates of America
30325 Palisades Pkwy, Wickliffe, OH 44125
Event Highlights:
Free coat distribution for survivors, families, and youth in need
Community giveaway & warm-weather resource tables
Volunteer opportunities and live entertainment
Networking and sponsor recognition
💻 Register to receive, donate, volunteer, or sponsor:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/healingheartscoatdrive
🧥 Drop-Off Locations
Cleveland Office — Healing Hearts Initiative
📍 440 E 149th St, Cleveland, OH 44110
🗳️ Large collection box onsite
Powell Drop-Off Point — Liberty Township Fire Department – Station 322
📍 10150 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell, OH 43065
All donated coats must be clean, wearable, and undamaged.
Here's our 2025 Annual Report
Our 2025 Annual Report reflects our continued commitment to survivor stabilization, community resilience, and responsible growth across Ohio. We invite you to explore our impact and join us in expanding access to safety and opportunity.
Our 2025 Annual Report reflects our continued commitment to survivor stabilization, community resilience, and responsible growth across Ohio.
We invite you to explore our impact and join us in expanding access to safety and opportunity.
Healing Hearts Initiative Receives Grant from Truist Foundation to Support Pathways to Independence Program
Healing Hearts Initiative is honored to announce that it has received a grant from Truist Foundation in support of the organization's Pathways to Independence Program.
This generous investment will help Healing Hearts Initiative continue supporting individuals and families who are working toward healing, stability, and long-term independence.
Pathways to Independence was created to serve participants who are ready to take meaningful steps forward but need support, structure, resources, and guidance along the way. Through the program, Healing Hearts Initiative walks alongside participants as they identify barriers, strengthen their confidence, access helpful resources, develop practical life skills, and take measurable steps toward stability and independence.
For Healing Hearts Initiative, this grant represents more than financial support. It represents a shared commitment to helping people move from uncertainty toward stability, from crisis toward confidence, and from temporary support toward long-term independence.
“We are deeply grateful to Truist Foundation for this generous support for our Pathways to Independence Program,” said Soretha of Healing Hearts Initiative. “This funding will directly support the participants we serve and help us continue providing the guidance, resources, and care they need to take measurable steps toward stability and independence. We do not take this investment lightly. We are committed to stewarding it with purpose, accountability, and a focus on meaningful impact for the people and families we serve.”
Healing Hearts Initiative extends its sincere appreciation to Truist Foundation for believing in this work and for investing in programs that strengthen individuals, families, and communities.
A Season of Warmth: Our First Annual Coat Drive
Healing Hearts Initiative’s first annual coat drive was created to bring warmth, dignity, and practical support to families and neighbors during a season when many households need extra care.
What began as a simple effort to collect and distribute coats became a meaningful reminder of what happens when a community shows up for one another. Families were welcomed with compassion, volunteers helped organize and distribute items, and each donation became part of a larger message: you are seen, supported, and not forgotten.
The coat drive reflects the heart of Healing Hearts Initiative’s work — meeting people where they are, reducing barriers to basic needs, and creating spaces where support is offered with dignity.
Building on this same spirit of care, Healing Hearts Initiative is preparing for the Halloween Community Giveback on October 31, 2026 — a family-friendly event with practical resources, refreshments, children’s supplies, hygiene and dental care items, community connection, and a welcoming space for families and neighbors.
From Warmth to Welcome
The same heart behind the coat drive continues through the Halloween Community Giveback: practical help, community connection, and support offered with dignity.
Get connected to critical support faster.
SafePath Connect was created for people who need immediate help, especially survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and young adults aging out of foster care.
SafePath Connect helps people access critical support faster while giving advocates and nonprofits tools to strengthen the care network.
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Find housing, counseling, advocacy, crisis support, and more in one place.
For nonprofits too
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Get connected to critical support faster.
SafePath Connect was created for people who need immediate help, especially survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and young adults aging out of foster care.
Need support now?
Find housing, counseling, advocacy, crisis support, and more in one place.
For nonprofits too
Add localized resources and help strengthen the support network for your community.
SafePath Connect helps people access critical support faster while giving advocates and nonprofits tools to strengthen the care network.
Our Mission
The Healing Hearts Initiative is a grassroots movement based in Ohio, created to support survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and young adults aging out of foster care. We provide a holistic path to healing - offering immediate crisis response, mental health care, life skills training, safe housing, and long-term support that strengthens individuals, families, and communities.
We believe healing is not just about surviving - it's about rebuilding, growing, and thriving. That’s why our work goes beyond short-term aid. We focus on stability, self-sufficiency, and personal growth, walking alongside survivors as they reclaim control over their lives and create a future rooted in dignity and possibility.
At our core, we are a grassroots force for change in Ohio, meeting people where they are and helping them move forward - one step, one story, one life at a time.
Who We Help
We serve individuals who have faced trauma, instability, and significant life challenges. These individuals often struggle with safety concerns, mental health issues, financial insecurity, and a lack of support systems
Survivors of Human Trafficking
Human trafficking survivors often escape dangerous situations with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
We provide a safe space where they can begin the healing process and regain control over their lives.
Victims of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence survivors need support in breaking free from abusive situations and rebuilding their lives. .
We connect them with safe housing, emotional support, and practical resources to ensure long-term stability.
Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care
For many young adults leaving the foster care system, the transition to independence is overwhelming.
We help them secure stable housing, find employment, and develop essential life skills so they can build a successful future.
What We Do
Three ways we help survivors move from crisis to stability and growth.
Haven of Hope Program
Provides safe transitional housing, financial planning, and emergency support for survivors in crisis. By helping individuals stabilize and secure long-term housing, this program strengthens public safety, reduces homelessness, and supports a healthier, more stable community.
Healing Hearts Support Network
Offers counseling, trauma-recovery planning, peer groups, and mentorship that help survivors heal and regain confidence. By reducing the long-term effects of trauma and rebuilding supportive connections, this program fosters a healthier, more resilient community.
Bridges to Freedom Initiative
Supports formerly incarcerated individuals in returning to the community with stability, purpose, and accountability. Through proven rehabilitation, job training, and peer mentorship, we reduce recidivism, strengthen public safety, and build a more reliable workforce—creating a safer, more stable community for all.
Pathways to Independence
Delivers financial literacy, job readiness, and education support to help survivors build stable careers. By increasing employment and economic independence, this program strengthens the local workforce and contributes to a more secure and productive community.
Thanks to Our Community Partners
Our Team
Soretha Eldridge
Founder and Board Chair
Letisha Goode
Vice President
William Eldridge
Executive Director
Keturah Parker
Executive Director
Kimora Pinkston
Secretary
Lewis Pinkston III
Treasurer
Lacey Vincent
Marketing Specialist
Our History
The Why
The Healing Hearts Initiative was born out of my personal experiences and a deep desire to address the gaps in support for survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and young adults aging out of the foster care system.
As someone who has witnessed firsthand the emotional, financial, and societal challenges faced by individuals in these vulnerable situations, I felt compelled to create a safe space where healing, empowerment, and independence could truly be achieved.
A Message From The Founder
I founded the Healing Hearts Initiative because I saw how often survivors are left to navigate life on their own, without the necessary resources or support systems to rebuild their lives.
Many face barriers to housing, counseling, education, and life skills training, which are crucial for long-term stability.
I wanted to create an organization that not only addressed these barriers but also provided a holistic approach to recovery—one that focuses on mental health, personal growth, and community reintegration.
Our Inspiration
The inspiration for this nonprofit stems from my belief that everyone deserves a chance to reclaim their life, regardless of their past.
I have always been passionate about advocacy and social work, and through my professional experiences, I recognized the urgent need for a comprehensive program that meets survivors where they are and helps them move forward.
Our Nonprofit as a Whole
The Healing Hearts Initiative is more than just a nonprofit—it’s a mission to restore hope, dignity, and independence to those who have endured unimaginable hardships.
My goal is to empower individuals to break the cycle of trauma, build a strong foundation for their future, and thrive in a supportive and understanding community.
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Every survivor deserves a chance to heal, grow, and succeed. Here’s how you can help:
Donate – Your support provides housing, counseling, and life-changing services.
Volunteer – Offer your time and skills to empower survivors.
Partner With Us – Businesses and organizations can collaborate to create new opportunities.
Together, we can turn pain into power and trauma into triumph.
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Phone: 866-910-HEAL/866-910-4325
Mailing Address: 440 E 149th St, Cleveland, OH 44110
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