Our Impact
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.
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…
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…
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.
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!
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!
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…
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…
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.
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!
