Sparking a Wave of Change with Action Grants

Launched in 2019, The Heartwarming Project’s Action Grants Program supports young people who are advancing inclusion, empathy, kindness and connection in their schools and communities. Do you have an idea to create change? We want to hear about it! Apply for a $250 Action Grant to bring your idea to life.

Hershey Heartwarming Action Grants

How would you use a Hershey Heartwarming Action Grant to make your community stronger and more supportive?

Our past recipients are creating opportunities for connection and inclusivity through film festivals, thoughtful gifts to senior care centers and so much more. Hershey Heartwarming Grants offer recipients a $250 grant, in partnership with WE, to make their communities a better place to call home.

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See Who’s Making a Difference

Neel

Delivering Groceries During the Pandemic

"I started PDX Concierge delivering groceries to the elderly during the onset of the pandemic and have since grown to 450+ deliveries made with 50+ volunteers. By creating this service, I hope to keep people safe and support those who are facing food insecurity.” 

- Neel J., Oregon

Lily

Birthday Gifts for Kids in the Community

"Through my project, we provided impoverished and homeless children with gifts on their birthdays. We hope that every child, regardless of socioeconomic status, will feel appreciated on their special day. Birthdays 4 All gives children a support system and provides them with a sense of joy."

- Lily K., California

Joseph

Caring for the Elderly

"We partnered with students and an art studio to make meaningful cards to drop off at senior living centers. We not only delivered greeting cards, but also delivered small gifts, donuts and egg rolls. It is very rewarding to see thank you emails from seniors. I feel like together, we do make a difference in the world.”

- Joseph Z., Nebraska

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Mia

Creating a Safe Space Online for Important Conversations

“Full Disclosure gives teens a safe and accessible place to become more knowledgeable about the world around them, discuss their opinions and get involved. Our goal is to ignite a passion for politics within America's youth.”

- Mia K., Illinois

Avi

Selling Sweet Treats to Those in Need

"This past summer, after seeing how badly the pandemic had affected the food security of many families in my community, I decided to create a charity bakery, Avi’s Sweet Treats, through which I baked and sold cupcakes to raise money for various causes.”

- Avi A., Arizona

Jahin

Helping Give Students a Voice

“I created the New York City Youth Activism Coalition to empower young people and improve educational opportunities. Through our conferences and roundtables, we voice student concerns and demand action from government and school officials.”

- Jahin R., New York

Kids working on project

The Heartwarming Project

Through The Heartwarming Project, Hershey supports programs for children and teens with social, emotional, learning-based approaches that increase youth wellness and prepare them for success in the workplace.

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