The Heartwarming Project | The Hershey Company

In an era where face-to-face conversations and contact are declining, building connections, resilience and empathy can make all the difference for kids’ well-being.

Our mission is to help kids and teens build more meaningful connections and create more inclusive and empathetic communities.

Join Snap Leaders for a Live Conversation on Creating Change

Learn how young people are creating positive change using social media, by advancing inclusion, empathy, and well-being in an increasingly divided world.

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Calling All Teens!

Jumpstart inclusion, empathy and kindness in your school or community with a $250 action grant. See who's making a difference

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Thanks for Joining our Facebook Live Event on Connections and Well-Being!

WE Schools Live: Spark Connection, Build Community sponsored by The Heartwarming Project

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FEATURED PROJECT

WE Well-being

Empowering youth, educators and families with tools and resources to promote connection & lifelong mental well-being.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Supporting BGCA’s Keystone Club teens, who are creating projects to support connection and emotional well-being in their clubs & communities

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Makers of Good Teen Summit

Check out highlights from our national summit on overcoming social isolation.

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RESEARCH MATTERS

Teaming Up With the Best

Learn what Hershey and Harvard are doing to help parents set their kids up for success.

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Meaningful connections and friendships are essential in today's complex world. We believe that the smallest heartwarming gesture can make a big difference. That's why we're partnering with leading organizations to promote social and emotional connections at home, school and in the community.