Preventing Youth Recidivism in Washington, DC & PG County
Structured mentorship, early intervention, workforce pathways, and restorative justice support for at-risk youth.
Welcome to Heartfelt Heroes!
How We Create Change
How We Create Change
How We Create Change
Heartfelt Heroes is a community-driven nonprofit working to prevent youth recidivism and expand opportunity for young people across Washington, DC and Prince George’s County.
Through structured mentorship, early intervention programs, and workforce readiness pathways, we help youth build stability, accountability, and long-term opportunity.
Support the Work
How We Create Change
How We Create Change
• Volunteer as a mentor or workshop facilitator
• Partner with us as a community organization or employer
• Refer a youth who may benefit from mentorship or career support
• Support prevention and restorative justice programming
• Donate to expand mentorship and workforce pathways
What We Measure
How We Create Change
What We Measure
Heartfelt Heroes measures impact through mentorship engagement, youth participation in career development opportunities, and community support that helps young people build stable futures.
We also track youth served, volunteer engagement, community partnerships, and program participation to evaluate long-term impact.
Our Programs
Early Intervention
Reentry & Community Stabilization
Early Intervention
Hold On Pain Ends
Designed for youth ages 10–17 who benefit from mentorship, life-skills development, and positive guidance. This program provides trauma-informed support, coping strategies, and mentorship that help young people build resilience and avoid early justice system involvement.
Teen Mentorship
Reentry & Community Stabilization
Early Intervention
Dreams in Motion
An 8–12 week mentorship program connecting youth ages 11–17 with mentors across career fields. The program is supported by the Heartfelt Heroes mentorship app (in development) designed to expand mentor access, provide career exposure, and strengthen mentorship engagement.
Workforce Pathways
Reentry & Community Stabilization
Reentry & Community Stabilization
Project Next
Career readiness programming for youth ages 16–21 preparing for employment and career pathways. Services include resume development, interview preparation, financial literacy, certifications, and connections with local employers.
Reentry & Community Stabilization
Reentry & Community Stabilization
Reentry & Community Stabilization
Safety Sync
Safety Sync focuses on restorative justice and community relationship building by bringing together justice-involved youth, community members, and law enforcement to rebuild trust, strengthen accountability, and support successful reintegration into the community.
Invest in Youth Prevention
$20.00
Your investment supports mentorship, early intervention, and career readiness programming for youth across Washington, DC and Prince George’s County designed to prevent justice system involvement and build stable futures.
Every dollar helps expand mentorship, career exposure, and prevention programming for youth across Washington, DC and Prince George’s County.
Your gift supports:
• Workshop materials for youth mentorship sessions
• Career readiness training for program participants
• Mentorship program placements for youth
• Workforce pathway opportunities for young adults