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.

 

Acrylic Dreams Art Gallery

May 24, 2018

Art was the focus at our Acrylic Dreams Art Gallery! Our Kids on a Mission Leader and talented artist, Noor Amin, presented her paintings and photography to the delight of art lovers of all ages. All who attended were inspired not only by the beautiful art but by this amazing young lady whose event raised…

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Joy of Giving Golf Tournament Cocktail Party

May 8, 2018

The owners of the beautiful boutique, Studio 2857 in Leesburg, hosted an exclusive private cocktail party for our golfers and their spouses. This was a great opportunity to mingle and get to know Redskins Darrell Green and Ken Harvey as well as the other golf sponsors.

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NYC Pancake Breakfast

April 23, 2018

On April 21st, 4 amazing Kids on a Mission leaders hosted a Pancake Breakfast fundraising event in NYC! This was our first event in Brooklyn, and our leaders worked incredibly hard throughout the entire event cooking, serving, and greeting guests. Pancakes with chocolate chips, blueberries, whipped cream, and syrup were enjoyed by everyone! Our leaders…

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2nd Annual Combat for a Heart

April 20, 2018

Thank you to all who supported and attended the 2nd Annual Combat for a Heart event at The Fitness Equation in One Loudoun. It was a great afternoon of cardio training with mixed martial arts. Everyone kicked and punched their way through the workout and also learned more about Touching Heart and the mission of Kids…

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2nd Annual Sing Your Heart Out

March 20, 2018

Our 2nd Annual Sing Your Heart Out Competition at Smokehouse Live​ in Leesburg was a hit! Our singers were so talented with their inspiring and beautiful performances. An amazing lineup of auction and raffle items, plus a special performance by singer/songwriter Taylor Felt, made for a very special evening. Our Kids on a Mission leaders…

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4th Annual Minecraft for a Mission

January 29, 2018

On Saturday, January 20th, Touching Heart hosted our 4th annual Minecraft for a Mission event at George Mason University’s Mason Game and Technology Academy. Participants enjoyed an afternoon of Minecraft, plus delicious baked goods and pizza! Parents also got the chance to bid on awesome auction items as well as raffles. The funds from this…

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NYC Santa’s Workshop

December 19, 2017

On Sunday, December 3rd – kids and their families gathered at Alvin Ailey in NYC to start the holiday season with the spirit of giving. There was delicious food, holiday-themed crafts and activities, an amazing dance performance from Moksha Arts, and even Santa was there! Kids made cold-care packages for the homeless and everyone brought…

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Wonder Movie Watch Party

November 23, 2017

Touching Heart was proud to completely sell out of tickets to see the film ‘Wonder’ on opening night at Reston Town Center Bow Tie Theater! Our amazing Kids on a Mission leaders raised money to support housing and educational opportunities for children with albinism in Tanzania. Attendees bid on unique auction items, tried their luck…

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DC Santa’s Workshop

November 23, 2017

On Sunday, November 19th – kids and their families gathered at Life & Honey to start the holiday season with the spirit of giving. There was yummy food, holiday-themed crafts, and even a visit from Santa! Kids made cold-care packages to be donated to the local homeless shelter, and everyone brought a present to be…

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Junior Board Meet and Greet

November 23, 2017

Family, friends, and more gathered at Piero’s Corner in Herndon for our Junior Board Meet and Greet! The Junior Board Members welcomed everyone with words of inspiration and a fun raffle took place. Good food, friends, and amazing kids… what a great way to introduce everyone to our talented new Junior Board members!  See pictures…

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Talent Show

November 23, 2017

Kids of all ages had the opportunity to showcase their unique abilities at the Touching Heart Talent Show at Rachel Carson Middle School. People in attendance enjoyed an amazing show, delicious food including allergy-friendly baked goods, and fun activities like face-painting, slime-making, crafts, and games! Funds raised were donated to the Embry Rucker Community Shelter…

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Hoops to Help

November 23, 2017

Touching Heart teamed up with Ethan Grossman and his family for Hoops to Help – an afternoon of basketball games, silent auction bidding, good food, and lots of raffle prizes! Funds raised provided supplies for local children in foster care and community shelters.  See Hoops to Help pictures here!

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Art with a Heart

November 23, 2017

Touching Heart hosted a day full of creativity at the Market Common Clarendon as kids and their families participated in live art stations led by the Arlington Artists Alliance, and enjoyed activities like face-painting, dog paw prints, and arts and crafts! Art With A Heart also had an art gallery displaying over 70 pieces of…

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8th Annual Foster Care Fun Fair

November 23, 2017

Volunteers and participants had a day full of exciting activities at Burke Lake Park, where foster care children and their families came together for games, crafts, and delicious food! See pics from this special event.

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Combat for a HEART

November 23, 2017

Hosted at The Fitness Equation, this Body Combat Marathon provided attendees with 2 hours of mixed martial arts-inspired cardio training where they kicked and punched their way to great fitness, and funds raised from tickets benefited Loudoun County Foster Care.  See event pictures here!

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