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"Your legacy is all the people that you have touched"
- Maya Angelou
Our Approach
At Hearts with Soles, we are committed to fostering a healthier, more empathetic future for our children. Our mission goes beyond providing new sneakers to children in need, including those facing homelessness and in foster care. We aim to address the root causes of bullying and violence by teaching emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and mindfulness.
What we aim to accomplish
Teaching Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence helps children understand and manage their emotions, fostering resilience and healthy relationships.
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Self-Awareness: Encouraging children to recognize their emotions, strengths, and values promotes better decision-making and reduces impulsive behaviors.
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Mindfulness: Practicing mindfulness helps children stay present, manage stress, and reduce aggression.
The Impact We Strive For
Reducing Aggressive and Violent Behavior
Our programs aim to curb aggression and violence by fostering emotional intelligence and empathy:
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Domestic Violence: Teaching emotional regulation to break cycles of abuse.
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Sexual Abuse: Promoting respect and self-awareness to prevent harm.
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Bullying: Encouraging mindfulness to create a supportive, inclusive environment.
Understanding Violent Behavior
Violent behavior in children and adolescents can take many forms, including:
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Explosive Tantrums: Intense, disproportionate anger outbursts.
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Physical Aggression & Fighting: Harming others through hitting, kicking, or altercations.
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Threats & Weapon Use: Verbal or physical intimidation, including weapon involvement.
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Cruelty to Animals & Fire Setting: Intentional harm to animals or property destruction.
These actions not only harm others but also lead to lasting personal and social consequences.
Our Partners
We believe every partnership can help impact our efforts by 10%.
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Resources
Building a better future through compassion and sharing resources.
We’re on a quest to pave the way for a future free from bullying and violence. Every step we take is fueled by the belief that prevention is key. That’s why our focus goes beyond addressing current bullying incidents; we’re dedicated to stopping them before they even begin via our early therapeutic interventions, we’re equipping young minds with the emotional tools and resilience they need to navigate life’s challenges with grace and compassion.
We’re building a foundation of understanding and respect extending beyond the classroom walls by fostering emotional intelligence and empathy.
Our mission doesn’t stop there. We’re committed to creating communities where aggression and violence have no place to thrive. Through education, advocacy, and outreach, we’re sparking conversations and igniting change on a grassroots level.
