What is Homes for Hearts, Incorporated?
Homes For Hearts, Incorporated is a private, non-profit organization that
was created in June, 2002. It is
comprised of twenty directors and many “friends of the children”. Homes
for Hearts, Inc. is designed to assist foster children from the Burke
County
area
. Fundraising projects, grants,
and corporate and private contributions enable Homes for Hearts, Inc. to
provide monies for various activities and needs. Monies
are used exclusively for foster children in custody of Burke
County
DSS
.
Our
Mission
Statement
The purposes of this corporation
are as follows:
1.
To support and assist foster and adoptive children in the custody of
Burke County Department of Social Services.
2.
To provide support for educational programs that will enhance services
for foster and adoptive children and their families in custody of Burke County
Department of Social Services.
3.
To assist with the location of and to secure any and all services that
will benefit foster children in the custody of the Department of Social
Services.
4.
To aid in the establishment and support of any and all programs and
organizations that will enhance the quality of life for foster children in
Burke
County
and their families.
5.
To advocate policies which promote stable, permanent homes for all
Burke
County
foster children in a timely manner.
6.
To educate the community regarding the dire need for safe, loving homes
that will allow children to stay within their communities, where possible and
that will meet the physical and cultural needs of all children.
Monies
raised are used to fund:
 | Sport
Camp, |
| Religious
Camps |
| Dance
classes, karate, etc. that will assist with self-esteem issues |
| Prom
expenses |
| Graduation
expenses such as invitations, cap and gowns, pictures, class ring, etc. |
| Tutoring,
mentoring, educational supports |
| Christmas,
Birthdays, and other Special Occasions |
| Foster
Care Christmas Party |
