Empowering youth through creativity & community
We're letting kids be kids. Join Lionheart in forging a stronger community through art, childcare, and community programs, all while having fun along the way.
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Our Mission
Our goal is to supplement the current educational system and empower the youth through our programs, inspiring them to shape the world around them with the power of creativity, confidence, and resilience.
At Lionheart, we want to build connections between the kids, their community, and themselves.
Our model of allowing the community to donate experiences grants donors the opportunity to show youth what they love to do, as well as allowing children to better understand what ignites their interest. We hope to see our community ecosystem thrive again.
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Creating and innovating is profoundly human and when young minds can explore shamelessly, life becomes more rich. With a focus on art and entrepreneurship, we will continually introduce new forms of art and deepen their ability to engage with it now – and for the future.
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In a world where many have put the "I" in team, we would like to help children and families rediscover the joys of giving and offering their helping hands. With the Promised Landscaping initiative under our umbrella, kids will have the opportunity to reconnect with the land while serving members of their community, all while learning about their own abilities.
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The Journey Starts Here
We're excited to start bringing the following programs to the community. Designed to spark creativity and foster leadership in young minds, we prepare kids for a future they're excited to shape.
Our goal is to have accessible childcare for families of all incomes in the near future. We created a nonprofit because it allows the best platform for a crowdfunded childcare system while providing advantages to be able to utilize donations to provide scholarships and improve the quality of our programs.
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Afterschool Program
Lionheart's Afterschool Program provides a fun and educational environment for youth in grades 2-5. Creative arts, team-based activities, and even homework assistance are just some of the things kids will explore, all while being outside.
At times, we'll have teachers and artists in the community join us and to teach activities like watercolor, yoga, or dance to add dynamism to the curriculum. Snacks, materials, and art supplies are included in fees.
Program attendees will be picked up from their school. Pick-up is at a consistent location beginning at 5pm Monday through Friday.
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Promised Landscaping
Here's an example of how this program can help: At times, those with fruit trees are unable to make use of all the fruit their tree bears and much of it goes to waste. Lionheart would help to pick fruit and contribute to the home by helping with landscaping and maintenance, while being able to use the fruit to make jams, juice, etc., and raise money to give to the program!
We are very excited and fortunate to be a part of this vision.
Help Shape the Future
Help us ignite creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit for a brighter tomorrow. Find out how you can participate, volunteer, or donate to support our mission.