Community Service

At the Heart of It A Heart of Hope passes through many, many hands from inception to delivery. That means that every act of kindness, now matter how small, has the power to make a difference in others' grief journeys. What we do and share every day can inspire others to do the same, forming…

How it all began It’s January 2026, and just like everyone else, Hearts of Hope is welcoming in a new year.  Typically, that means we’re looking forward: embracing new ideas, new challenges, and new energy for the road ahead. But this January looks a little different. This new year, we’re taking a moment to look…

How community service leads to personal healingHearts of Hope provides hope and healing to everyone involved, whether you’re receiving a heart from our organization or creating one for someone else.At the Heart of It• Our events provide healing for participants through therapeutic art and result in ceramic hearts that carry a message of hope.• The…

Thousands Receive Grief Support in 2023 2023 was a successful, meaningful year for Hearts of Hope as we continued to spread hope and healing through therapeutic art practices and grief support resources, education, and counseling support.  There were many highlights this past year, and some touched the hearts of others in extraordinary ways: We created…

The room at Baxter Brewing Company in Lewiston, Maine got quiet as Diane Sarna, President of Hearts of Hope Newtown, stood to read a letter from the Newtown Ambulance and Police Departments. “Our hearts were broken when we learned of the tragic events in your community,” Diane read to the dozens of Lewiston first responders…

Hearts of Hope Newtown was thrilled to usher in the holiday season by delivering hope to three Ability Beyond group homes in Connecticut. In October, we hosted a Paint with a Purpose event to support and celebrate the residents and staff at Ability Beyond, which offers services to thousands of individuals with disabilities. Over Thanksgiving…

On November 18, Hearts of Hope partnered with Cornerstone in Chandler, Arizona, as part of a day of service to help underserved folks in the community. Families and children came together to paint 100 hearts and write notes of gratitude and encouragement. The Cornerstone community was especially excited to provide an opportunity that young children…

Over the last few months, Hearts of Hope is proud to have hosted many events in support and honor of our veterans. This Veteran’s Day, we are thrilled to share more about these recent events with you. We are grateful for our veterans, their families, and the sacrifices they make for the good of all…

Last week, Hearts of Hope of Newtown, CT hosted a special Paint with a Purpose event to honor the memory of our friend, Russell Stiles. Russell was a member of the Ability Beyond community, an organization that offers services to more than 3,000 individuals with disabilities throughout Connecticut and New York. On October 25, we…

Kids today are in a mental health crisis. Over 40% of high school students experience signs of depression, and a third of adolescents struggle with anxiety. Many factors in a changing world are impacting young people’s mental health, but we often overlook how significantly kids are impacted by their parents and adult caregivers. The kids…