Our Impact

98%

of students say they have an adult at Heart & Hand that cares about them

100%

of students say Heart & Hand helps them know more about how to make healthy choices

96%

of students say Heart & Hand helps them put more effort into school

90%

of students say Heart & Hand helps them talk about their feelings

93%

of students say they try new things at Heart & Hand

100%

of families would recommend Heart & Hand to other families

Program Enrollment, 2010-2019

Key Metrics

In 2019, 100% of Heart & Hand elementary students were promoted to the next grade.

91% of Heart & Hand students graduate from high school compared to 70% of their Denver Public Schools peers.

60% of Heart & Hand graduates pursue post-secondary education compared to 51% of their Denver Public Schools peers.

Meet Amiyah

Amiyah and her siblings have attended Heart & Hand programs at Smith Elementary for the last two years. Amiyah is a natural leader with an adventurous spirit. She loves to dance, spend time with her Heart & Hand friends and try new things. While at Heart & Hand, Amiyah has gone horseback riding, participated in tennis workshops, and starred in several talent shows.

When Amiyah was having anxiety about going to school, the only thing that could persuade her to go was looking forward to Heart & Hand in the afternoons. In addition to creating a safe space for Amiyah, Heart & Hand staff also created an emotional support plan that empowered Amiyah with the skills to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Meet Anjel

Anjel is a gentle young man who enjoys making his friends laugh. While at Heart & Hand, he has been able to pursue his passions - cooking and basketball - through workshops focused on staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Through working with staff at Heart & Hand, Anjel has become more accountable and dedicated to his school work.

“In Heart & Hand they teach us how to build stuff and do fun activities. I’ve learned how to be nicer to other people here." -Anjel

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Meet Teira

Teira began participating in Heart & Hand programs in 2014.  Recently, Heart & Hand connected Teira with an apprenticeship at Prodigy Coffee. Through this opportunity, Teira has learned many new job skills, gained relevant experience, and become more confident.

"I like being in Heart and Hand because everyone works really hard to help me be better and they always check on me to make sure I'm okay. They are always there for me when I need it no matter what time of day it is. I also appreciate how much they push me to meet my goals and be successful in life." - Teira

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Meet DQ

DQ joined Heart & Hand programs after moving to Denver in the sixth grade. He is an intelligent young man with a big heart and a contagious smile. Since participating in Heart & Hand programs, DQ has made friends in his new school, received academic support, and participated in STEM activities including learning to use a 3D printer.

Impact Reports

Heart & Hand is committed to organizational transparency. Our annual Impact Reports detail our financial position, program outcomes, and updates from our leadership.

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