ABOUT US
Welcoming Hearts is a non-profit organization* founded in 2015 by a group of parents wanting to have a direct impact on children, families, professionals and the community as they navigate the journey through life with a loved one with special needs (VIPs). Our VIPs are those with any physical, cognitive, medical or hidden disability, chronic or life-threatening illness, or those who are medically fragile with an onset prior to age 22. We are an organization made up of volunteers and our goal is to promote inclusion, understanding and acceptance.
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Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals with special needs by providing information and support to individuals, families, professionals and the community, through education and social settings.
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Our vision is to create an environment where people with special needs are included in every facet of the community.
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*Welcoming Hearts is a 501(c)3 organization EIN number: 47-5176982 . Your donation is tax deductible
WHAT WE DO
PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS
Welcoming Hearts hosts a parent support meeting online via zoom on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:00pm. If you would like the link email info@welcominghearts.org
PLAY GROUPS
Welcoming Hearts hosts a play group 1-2 times a month, which are open to all members. Siblings are welcoming too!
TEEN CLUB (Middle and High Schoolers)
Welcoming Hearts will host a Teen Club once a month for Middle and High Schoolers.
MOM'S AND DAD'S OUTINGS
Welcoming Hearts will host once a month a Mom's Night Out and once a month a Dad's Night Out. These are opportunities to form social bonds with other parents on the same journey.
Welcoming Hearts host various family events throughout the year, including Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is a great way to connect with other parents, while having fun and socializing.
In the Spring Welcoming Hearts hosts a Running with the Chromies 10K/5K/1K Run or Walk.
In the Fall, Welcoming Hearts hosts a Halloween 10K/5K/1K Run Walk Creep Crawl or Roll.
In the Fall, Welcoming Hearts hosts a Family Resource and Fun Day.
For more information on all these and all our events, check out our calendar.
"It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept and celebrate those differences."
~Audre Lorde
Contact Welcoming Hearts
Get in touch with Welcoming Hearts to learn more about our what we do and how you can get involved.
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386-742-9916
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