Kindness in Action
Discover the inspiring success stories of Touching Heart kids making a difference in their communities and around the world! From leading fundraising events like movie nights and basketball tournaments to making meals for hundreds in homeless shelters, these young changemakers are turning their compassion into action. Their impact reaches from local schools and neighborhoods to orphanages across the globe, demonstrating the powerful difference that comes from creativity, dedication, and hearts ready to serve.
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…
Read More >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…
Read More >St. Vianne’s Clinic – Uganda
After purchasing the initial building for St. Vianne’s, a free clinic in Uganda, several years back, Touching Heart is honored to have helped purchase a new building for St. Vianne’s Clinic, which treats some of the most impoverished children in Uganda. We are excited to know that when finished, this building will allow even more…
Read More >Oakton HS Club Help the Homeless
In December 2019, true heroes were found in the form of Oakton High School’s Touching Heart Club. Immediately after learning there was a need for food to support disadvantaged children within their community, the club members took action. The club quickly assembled a food drive, volunteered their time to promote it, and in the end…
Read More >Foster Care Winter Party
Touching Heart was honored to once again provide fun arts and crafts for the Fairfax County Family Services Winter Party. This event allows children in foster care to shop for their families and enjoy time celebrating the season! For pictures, click here.
Read More >Ken Harvey’s Red, Gold and Green Party
Thank you to Ken Harvey for hosting the 1st Annual Red, Gold and Green Party to benefit Touching Heart. Touching Heart friends and supporters danced the night away and donated to a great cause! Check out images from this fun event!
Read More >4th Annual Santa’s Workshop DC
At our 4th Annual Santa’s Workshop, held in Ashburn, Virginia, families gathered to donate and wrap hundreds of gifts for children in foster care. Check out more of giving fun by clicking here!
Read More >Cars2Kids
Our Cars2Kids event at theZone in Ashburn was a heartwarming affair! Fifty care packages and letters from the heart were lovingly packed. They were then delivered in person to children in desperate need in India, by 6-year-old Arjun Puri, our youngest Touching Heart Leader! We love Arjun’s huge heart for helping others and think he…
Read More >Santa’s Workshop NYC
Touching Heart’s 3rd Annual Santa’s Workshop NYC was a great event, bringing together friends and family to wrap gifts for children in need in their community! Click here for photos from Santa’s Workshop.
Read More >Rachel Carson Middle School Ice Skating
On November 15, Rachel Carson Middle School’s Touching Heart Club held a fundraiser at their local ice skating rink. The fun-filled event was attended by over 160 skaters! The evening’s proceeds went to benefit the children in need at an orphanage in Uganda. Check out pictures from this event!
Read More >Sing Your Heart Out
Our 3rd Annual Sing Your Heart Out Singing Competition was full of talented kids singing their hearts out for a great cause! This fun event, held at Chefscape in Leesburg, showcased 13 gifted singers who wowed the crowd. Our celebrity judges were on hand to judge the competition and the big winner will have the…
Read More >Foster Care Fun Fair
This year was Touching Heart’s 9th year participating in the Fairfax County Foster Care and Adoption Fun Fair. This special event provides an important opportunity for children of adoptive and foster families to spend quality time with their siblings and other family members while being treated to delicious food, games, and prizes. At our popular…
Read More >Lion King Movie Night
At Lion King Movie Night, fans gathered excitedly at the Worldgate Theater in Herndon for the release of the new live version of the hit movie. Touching Heart’s Junior Board expertly led this fun sold-out event, which raised funds for Touching Heart programs. Redskins legend, Ken Harvey, was even on hand to speak and inspire…
Read More >Summer Service Camp – Fairfax and Ashburn
Touching Heart’s Summer Service Camp expanded this year and was held in both Fairfax and Loudoun Counties, providing many new kids with the opportunity for summer fun and service! Our camp mission was to introduce our campers to the needs of children in our community and around the world and show them how they can…
Read More >Virginia Basketball Tournament
With the goal of helping a Philippines’ orphanage, Gentle Hands, our Touching Heart Kids on a Mission team organized and ran a Charity Basketball. Over 50 kids attended and spent the evening playing games, drills, and having fun! Check out pics from this event here!
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