Our Impact

Healing in Action Across Our Community

In just a few years, Healing Hearts Initiative has grown from a grassroots vision into a trusted source of support for survivors and families across Ohio. Rooted in love, dignity, and community responsibility, our programs address immediate safety needs while creating pathways toward long-term stability and independence.

Our impact reflects what is possible when communities show up together—because healing is everybody’s business.

2025 Program Impact: Creating real outcomes for survivors across our community.

🏠 Haven of Hope

Safe Housing & Crisis Stabilization

  • Provided emergency housing and essential support to 30 survivors escaping domestic violence or trafficking

  • 100% received individualized safety planning and assistance applying for long-term housing

Haven of Hope offers immediate safety while supporting survivors as they take their next steps toward stability.

💼 Pathways to Independence

Economic Empowerment & Life Skills

  • Delivered financial literacy and job readiness training to 35 individuals

  • 80% secured employment, internships, or enrolled in college or vocational programs

This program supports survivors in building financial confidence and long-term independence.

💛 Healing Hearts Support Network

Healing & Connection

  • Facilitated counseling and peer-led support groups for 60 participants

  • 90% reported emotional healing, reduced isolation, and stronger self-advocacy

Healing happens through connection, care, and community.

Responsive Community Support 2025

  • Clothing, phone coverage, and daily essentials provided to 10+ foster youth

  • Baby supplies and critical items provided to 4–5 families

  • Personal care kits and wellness support distributed to 25 women in shelters

  • First-month rent covered for 5 individuals experiencing housing crisis

  • Ongoing rent support of $1,400/month for a long-term client facing housing insecurity

This flexible support allows us to respond quickly to urgent needs while preventing crises from escalating.

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.

2025 Annual Report by Healing Hearts Initiative

Our Growth Plan (2025-2026)

2025–2026 Priorities

  • Strengthen survivor stabilization and safe housing access

  • Expand economic empowerment and healing programs

  • Launch a mid-year community resilience event providing school supplies, emergency kits, clothing, and basic needs

  • Deepen partnerships across Ohio

  • Invest in systems and staffing to support sustainability

Goals & Expected Outcomes

Goal 1

Provide safe housing and stabilization support to 50 survivors navigating crisis.

Goal 2

Facilitate counseling and peer support services for at least 60 participants annually, promoting emotional healing and connection.

Goal 3

Deliver life skills and job readiness training with 80% of participants achieving employment or education outcomes.

How We Sustain Our Mission

Funding Sources

We are supported through:

  • Foundation and corporate grants that invest in survivor safety, housing stability, and economic empowerment

  • Individual donors who believe healing is everybody’s business

  • Community and event-based giving, including in-kind donations and seasonal drives

  • Partnership support from local businesses and community organizations

We steward resources responsibly and prioritize direct support for survivors and families.

Sustainability Plan

To strengthen long-term impact, we are:

  • Building a diversified funding pipeline (grants, donors, and corporate/community partners)

  • Strengthening referral partnerships with shelters, housing providers, and community organizations to improve continuity of care

  • Investing in systems and capacity (data tracking, reporting, and administrative infrastructure) to support responsible growth

  • Growing community partnership networks, including local businesses, civic groups, and community leaders who help expand reach and resources

  • Engaging community groups and local leaders, including congregations and neighborhood partners, to expand support and volunteer involvement

Our goal is to scale responsibly while maintaining survivor-centered care, measurable outcomes, and financial transparency

Contact Us

Healing Hearts, Changing Lives.

Get Updates on Our Community Work. Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Copyright © 2025 Healing Hearts Initiative - All Rights Reserved.

Federal EIN: 99-4711012

990n e-Postcard: View Here

Mailing Address: 40 Grace Drive, Unit# 1031, Powell, OH 43065

Cleveland Location: 440 E 149th St, Cleveland, OH 44110

Columbus Location: 5109 Chipman Dr Columbus, OH 43232

Serving Victims in the State of Ohio