SPARK CONNECTION, INCLUSION & EMPATHY WITH A $250 ACTION GRANT
Our mission is to help kids and teens build meaningful connections and create more inclusive, empathetic and kind communities. How would you use a Hershey Heartwarming Action Grant to make your community stronger and more supportive?
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"My project, The North Valley Film Festival, offers high school students the opportunity to use their creative skills to express their unique take on a variety of social issues; including mental health, poverty, gender inequality, racial inequality, and identity. The goal of the festival was to provide a free platform for high school students to use their voice in a positive way to spark change in their community."
– Tatiana, California
"We partnered with students from other schools and universities to make meaningful cards for residents at senior living centers. We not only delivered greeting cards, but also small gifts, such as donuts and egg rolls and other groceries to elderly neighbors who could not go to the store themselves due to the pandemic. It is very rewarding to see thank you emails from seniors expressing their gratitude. I feel like together, we do make a difference in the world."
– Joseph, Nebraska
"When I walked into my first coding class, the boy next to me tapped me on the shoulder and asked if I was sure I had signed up for the right class. It was humiliating, exclusive, and made me feel like I was not good enough. I want to change this in my community through my project, which seeks to empower minorities in STEM with free learning opportunities. We hold workshops, camps, and events directly targeting young people from underrepresented backgrounds and celebrating educational inclusivity and diversity, and a classroom where everyone's voices are heard. The grant will help hands-on workshops that center around STEM for social good, intertwining humanity and kindness with science and technology."
– Archika D., Washington
A conversation with Snap Leaders 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.
A conversation with Snap Leaders 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.
A conversation with Snap Leaders 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.
A conversation with Snap Leaders 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.
See the Work
FEATURED PROJECT
WE Well-being
Stories of Impact: Partnering to support students & teachers in 2020
Stefanie’s Story Leigh’s Story
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WE Schools Live: Spark Connection, Build Community sponsored by The Heartwarming Project
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FEATURED PROJECT
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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FEATURED PROJECT
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.
Small Steps for Big Changes
Use these resources to learn more about the power of heartwarming actions.
Great Minds, Working Together
We’re partnering with organizations and experts doing great work in communities everywhere.
