Community Impact
3,720 people participated in HeartWell programs in 2023.
38 scholarships were awarded in November 2024.
9 different programs are available, and more are in development.
12 new community partnerships established in 2024.
"Eight weeks of learning Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction has been as beneficial for my mental health as 10 years of therapy."
Alexandra V.
“[HeartWell] just seems like a great organization where you can trust the people around you, which oftentimes, especially the BIPOC community, we don’t get that when we’re out in public. But you can tell as soon as you walk into HeartWell that it’s a very welcoming place and that they’re there for us. We’re there for each other.”
Bil W.
“Me ayuda a disfrutar el momento presente. Siempre recuerdo que cuando estaba tomando el curso, un día salí afuera y en un árbol que hay al lado de mi casa había unos pajaritos cantando. Y yo los noté y me lo disfruté mucho. Y siempre me digo, esos pajaritos estaban ahí ayer, el día anterior, la semana anterior, pero yo no los había escuchado.”
Coqui N.
Reasons to Give -
What Your Donation Supports
1. Your investment supports a proven approach to fostering positive mental health through mindfulness—at a time when it’s needed most. Amid a growing mental health crisis marked by rising rates of depression, anxiety, and social and economic stressors, many face obstacles such as stigma, cost, and a shortage of mental health professionals. Together, we can help bridge this gap.
2. While enrollment fees contribute to our programs, they don’t fully cover the costs. We believe in honoring the expertise and dedication of our professional mindfulness teachers, staff, and vendors by providing fair and meaningful compensation.
3. We are committed to ensuring that no one is turned away. Your generous support makes it possible for individuals facing financial challenges to experience the life-changing benefits of mindfulness at little or no cost.
4. “Grants can be a valuable resource, but they cannot sustain a nonprofit budget. Securing a grant often requires significant time and effort—ranging from 10 to over 100 hours—depending on the grant’s size and the grantor’s requirements. Your support helps us remain focused on our mission without the uncertainty of grant-dependent funding.
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