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...

Reclaiming Our History: Why African American Youth Deserve More Than the Education System Offers

The African American community is rooted in a history of resilience, innovation, and leadership. Yet, relying solely on the education system to teach African American history often results in fragmented narratives. At Blue Heart, we believe in reclaiming...

Signing Day 2024: HBCU Tour In full Effect!

All Roads Lead To Signing Day 2024 Blue Heart is super excited to Announce our 2nd HBCU Tour!!According to our 2023 HBCU tour participants...This will be a life changing experience for our current Juniors and Seniors!College Campus Tours are designed to...

Press Release| Tracy Morris Dies at 54

The Blue Heart Foundation Founder & Executive Director, Tracy Morris dies at 54 Mathew Gordon named new President & CEO of the organization to continue Tracy’s legacy of assisting young men of color get to 4-year universities through personal,...

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...

For Tracy

Tracy R. Morris. 1967-2022I first want to thank you all for the love and support you've sent to myself our family and the whole Blue Heart team. Tracy's memorial really encapsulated the impact that He made in the community and in the lives of our amazing young men.And...

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Teen Mental Health: What You Need To Know

Teen Mental Health: What You Need To Know

Teen mental health consists of emotional, psychological, and social well-being. While mental health is important at every stage of life, adolescence is a crucial period in developing the socioemotional learning to maintain the necessary habits for mental...

MENTORING

Black Male Mentors | Top 4 Reasons Why They Are Essential

Black Male Mentors | Top 4 Reasons Why They Are Essential

Black Male Mentors Just Makes Sense Why is having good black male mentors so important? Well, Representation is everything. Especially for our youth, who are easily impressionable. Representation helps them to expand their mindset and see that they can...

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Brotha’s with Ties – Take Two

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...

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 De Leon Boudreaux

Meet De Leon Boudreaux

Class of 2020   About De Leon My name is De Leon Boudreaux, I am a 17-year old senior who is currently attending Mission Bay High School. I am born and raised as well as live in San Diego. I have steadily improved in my schoolwork and strive to do my best in my...

Meet Deshawn

Meet Deshawn

Class of 2019-2020   About Deshawn Hello, my name is Lawrence Deshawn Mack I’ve been in Blue Heart for 3 year now and this program has help build and help me become a man not just waking up early in the morning to make sure I’m on time but, getting to the monthly...

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.

Snowboarding with Outdoor Outreach

Snowboarding with Outdoor Outreach

Along with Outdoor Outreach, we headed out to Big Bear for a weekend away from the city. We reserved two cabins for the weekend to focus on teambuilding  wrapped around a Saturday learning to snow board and snowboarding. Thank to the instructors at Outdoor Outreach...

HEART November Workshop – Engineering & Technology

HEART November Workshop – Engineering & Technology

Our November Workshop focused on Engineering & Technology from 8 AM – Noon we covered the following: Hour One – Workshop Kickoff – Check in strategy for better grades Hour Three – Professional Development – Careers in Engineering and Entrepeunership Dameon Bryant...

October Workshop – Personal Branding – Careers in Law Enforcement

October Workshop – Personal Branding – Careers in Law Enforcement

Our October Workshop focused on Personal Branding and Careers in Law Enforcement and from 8 AM – Noon we covered the following: Hour One – Workshop Kickoff – Expectations and Filling out paperwork Hour Two – Social Skills/Educational Development – Discussion on...

2021 Signing Day

2021 SIGNING DAY IS HERE!!

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The Blue Heart Foundation is now a 501(c)3 Tax Exempt organization

The Blue Heart Foundation is now a 501(c)3 Tax Exempt organization. This distinction will allow us to further assist under-served youth in attaining their goals as they pursue the dream of attending and graduating from a four year university. Partner with us as we...

EDUCATION

Signing Day 2024: HBCU Tour In full Effect!

Signing Day 2024: HBCU Tour In full Effect!

All Roads Lead To Signing Day 2024 Blue Heart is super excited to Announce our 2nd HBCU Tour!!According to our 2023 HBCU tour participants...This will be a life changing experience for our current Juniors and Seniors!College Campus Tours are designed to...

VOLUNTEERISM

Honoring 9/11 First Responders

Honoring 9/11 First Responders

We had an amazing day supporting San Diego County Fire Fighter's as they climb the Hilton stairs in memory of the 403 Emergency Responders who paid the ultimate price on 9/11. Rising early Saturday morning, young men from the Blue Heart Foundation set out to volunteer...

Helping Families in Need at Sharia’s Closet

Helping Families in Need at Sharia’s Closet

MAY 28th 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...

25th Annual Golden Pyramid Scholars Awards

25th Annual Golden Pyramid Scholars Awards

April 30th, 2016 – The Urban League of San Diego County celebrated its 25th Annual Golden Pyramid Scholars Program. The event took place at San Diego Concourse, Golden Hall. The program was designed to identify, recruit, nurture and support students who are striving...