HEARTS AND HOMES FOR YOUTH (heartsandhomes.org) supports youths who have experienced abuse, neglect, mental health challenges, homelessness and other trauma. In Montgomery County, Hearts and Homes operates four residential programs, a therapeutic foster program and a mother-baby program, serving a total of more than 75 youths a night. The organization strives to build brighter futures for the youths, families and community.

HEADQUARTERED: Burtonsville

SERVES: Maryland

WHAT A DONATION BUYS:

• $250 covers the cost of new backpacks and school supplies for five youths.
• $1,000 covers a month of daycare for a baby.
• $10,000 pays for six months of therapeutic mental health services.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• One day: Paint a group home.
• Ongoing: Mentor a young person.
• Internships
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