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MENTAL HEALTH
Empowerment Principles: The Power of Affirmations for African American Boys
Empowerment Principles: The Power of Affirmations for African American Boys In today’s complex world, affirmations are more than just words—they are tools of transformation. For young African American boys, who often face systemic challenges and negative...
MENTORING
Why Blue Heart?
How The Blue Heart Foundation Helps The Blue Heart Foundation provides our young men from disadvantaged backgrounds with academic support, financial assistance, and leadership training to become first-generation college students. Founded in 2013...
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Workshop focused on Government and Interview Preperation
The Blue Heart Foundation's Workshop theme this months had two focuses: 1) Preparing for an Interview and 2) Careers in Government and Intern Opportunities. We want to the Em Jackson from @c2csd for her very insightful and informational presentation which included...
HIGHLIGHTS
FROM THE HEART
“Children just need the time, the space, and the permission to be kids.”
-Tracy Morris, Executive Director
2020-2021 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
Meet William
2020-2021 Graduating Senior of The Blue Heart Foundation About William Dawson My name is William Dawson, III. I am a 17-year-old senior currently attending Otay Ranch High School. I was born in Portsmouth, VA and I have lived in Chula Vista since the age of 5. My...
Meet Ezekiel
2020-2021 Graduating Senior of The Blue Heart Foundation About Ezekiel Rabb Growing up in Southeast San Diego, California is tough for young Black males. There are very limited pathways to success. Without programs, we face problems. The following is a personal story...
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
Every month we are bringing you the latest information on what’s happening with the blue heart boys, nonprofit business tips, family and emotional health issues effecting our community today.
Workshop focused on Government and Interview Preperation
The Blue Heart Foundation's Workshop theme this months had two focuses: 1) Preparing for an Interview and 2) Careers in Government and Intern Opportunities. We want to the Em Jackson from @c2csd for her very insightful and informational presentation which included...
October Workshop – Elevator Pitches, Redlining and Jay King
Saturday Oct. 15th - The Blue Heart Foundation held it's monthly workshop which focused on both personal and professional development. This month Taryell Simmons of Connect2Careers focused on Creating an Elevator Pitch - Elevator pitches are brief, rehearsed...
Brotha’s with Ties – Take Two
On Saturday, June 13th we had the privilege to participate in the The Urban League San Diego County Young Professionals event “Brothas With Ties” The 2nd installment of "Brotha's with Ties" hosted by the San Diego County Urban League Young Professionals is an...
2021 Signing Day
2021 SIGNING DAY IS HERE!!
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NONPROFIT BUSINESS
Top 4 Challenges of Starting a Non-Profit
Top 4 Challenges of Starting a Non-Profit And How to Solve Them There are many reasons people start non-profits, and most involve a desire to help others. While it would be wonderful if a worthy cause translated to an easy process, most of the time it...
EDUCATION
Empowerment Principles: The Power of Affirmations for African American Boys
Empowerment Principles: The Power of Affirmations for African American Boys In today’s complex world, affirmations are more than just words—they are tools of transformation. For young African American boys, who often face systemic challenges and negative...
VOLUNTEERISM
Celebrating Juneteenth!
We had the opportunity to volunteer and perform at the Annual Cooper's Family Juneteenth Fesitval. For the past 50 years, the Cooper Family Juneteenth has been a unique event in San Diego. It’s history traces back to a man named Sidney Cooper Sr. who owned and ran...
Blue Heart Family BBQ and a Walk for Babies
April 29th at 6 AM on a chilly, early Saturday morning as HEART (Higher Education and Rising Together) rose to the challenge and volunteered to walk for babies… After raising money for March of Dimes, HEART also contributed throughout the day. Setting up tents, moving...
Helping Families in Need
It was volunteer day at Sharia’s Closet whose goal is to alleviate clothing needs in San Diego County, seeking to fulfill their mission of providing free clothing to people in need. What a turn out with over 50 volunteers showing up to help carry out their...