Illuminating Hearts is a Chester-Montgomery County based non-profit organization that strives to encourage individuals who are more fortunate to help those in need. We unite individuals with a place where small donations are combined to make a difference in the lives of others. So many families in our local area need assistance and many have to choose between eating, having heat, clothes, or other life necessities on a regular basis.
Some of our activities include an Operation Backpack campaign which provided over 30 filled backpacks to kids in the West Chester Area School District. In conjunction with Philadelphia “Dress for Success”, we provided 225 garments that were donated to Dress for Success and Ready Willing and Able. The business attire was intended to help them pursue employment and economic independence. We also don’t forget our furry friends. Our Howl-O’Ween Campaign gathered many pet related items including food which were donated to Recycled Tails, a local non-profit pet rescue organization.
We are definitely feeling the Holiday spirit here at Illuminating Hearts. We already rallied together to feed five families for Thanksgiving in our local area, one of which was a home-cooked turkey dinner made by our coordinator. Our “Angel Tree” Christmas gift program is up and shining with 10 children and 3 mothers. Each “ornament” is a gift that one of the children has asked Santa for. We are also a “Toys for Tots” drop site for new and unwrapped gifts to be donated to the children in need in our area. To donate or help participate in any of our Holiday drives, please contact us through our Facebook page.
Illuminating Hearts is run entirely by non-paid volunteers, and 100% of all donations go to those in need. When individuals unite, any donation, no matter how small, CAN make a difference.
Remember this, “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito” ~ The Dalai Lama.
Remember this, “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito” ~ The Dalai Lama.
