OUR TARGET
Hearts of Gold (HoG) works to dramatically and permanently improve the lives of more than 216 mothers and their 450+ children annually at three transformational housing facilities: Semiperm, created by Settlement Housing Fund and Nazareth Housings’ Harlem and East Village locations. This number does not include the women and children that are a part of our Alumni Support Group (ASG).
Many of these women and children have been victims of domestic violence. Some mothers have additional children living away from them either in the foster care system or with other family members. On average these mothers have a 10th grade education putting them at a severe disadvantage in the workplace. These women don’t always know where they will find a warm place for their children to sleep or whether or not they will have a meal that day, spending time pursuing education and seeking positive ways out of their situations are luxuries they can’t otherwise afford to consider.
This is where HoG comes in. We empower women and assist their children in a personalized and attentive manner as they progress toward self-sufficiency. Fund raising dollars go toward a variety of programs that assist in the progression from homeless to transformational housing resident, and ultimately, self-sufficient member of society.
Along the way we ensure the process is filled with happiness, a sense of belonging, a feeling that others do care for them and above all, a sense of hope for the better future we are helping them build.
When they reach the point of self-sufficiency, we continue to be their partner, inviting them to be part of our Alumni Support Group (ASG) which provides ongoing support and love. They also become a source of inspiration and encouragement for new mothers and children joining the HoG family.
We also stay flexible. When the need for change is apparent, we address it, constantly adapting to what is happening right now. Not what research says but what we see and hear from real mothers and their children on the streets every single day. We help now, and will help tomorrow and as long as it takes.
1. WE BRING THE LOVE!
2. YOU CAN DO IT! / YOU JUST DID IT!
3. BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT
4. A BEAUTIFUL WORLD
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