Events
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Halloween Candy Drive – Kids on a Mission Event
Ananya and her friend Preethikhaa collected nearly $180 to purchase Halloween candy for kids in foster care. Photos here.
Backpacks for Back to School 2022
Our Touching Heart Junior Board and Ambassadors held a backpack drive for Back to School 2022. Students collected new backpacks and school supplies. These were donated to local kids in foster care. Photos here.
Student vs. Teacher Basketball Game – Kids on a Mission Event
Centreville High School students planned a student vs. teacher basketball game. Donations collected at this event were used to purchase backpacks and school supplies, and were donated to local children in foster care. Photos here.
Art with a Heart – Kids on a Mission Event
This group of recent elementary school graduates held a youth art auction, featuring artwork they created along with other local children. They raised nearly $7,000 for a Kenyan orphanage and school that cares for and educates 136 kids in that country. Photos here.
Blood Drive – Kids on a Mission Event
Banu, Jeasmitha and Tanmayee wanted to help with the blood supply shortage in our area, so they planned a blood donation drive. They were able to bring so many blood donors together for a hugely successful event. Their efforts will literally save lives! A special thank you to the Red Cross for partnering with…
Backpacks for Back to School 2021
This initiative – organized by 6 amazing students – raised nearly $5,000! 100% of the funds raised were used to purchase backpacks and school supplies to help children in need. Photos here.
Virtual Game Night
Virtual Game Night was a fun evening of games for a great cause! Our online Zoom event – incredibly led by Banu and her team of fellow middle school students – included Bingo, Jeopardy, Among Us, and a virtual escape room! The event raised funds to provide relief for those suffering during the Covid-19 crisis.…
Kindness Never Stops Campaign
In these difficult times, Touching Heart’s mission to inspire kids to show compassion for others is more important than ever! We have been uplifted by stories of those who have found ways to help others during this unusual time. From the smallest thoughtful kindness for a family member to the biggest gesture of giving, all of these…
2020 Santa’s Workshop DC
Touching Heart’s 5th Annual Santa’s Workshop – made possible by Macy’s – brought friends and family together to share some holiday magic with those who need it most. This year, we had our most successful event ever! Because our supporters so generously donated toys and time, so many children and families could forget their worries…