HOW IT BEGAN
Born from a desire to meet people where they are.
Having personally experienced many of the childhood and adult traumas that Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. seeks to eradicate, our Founder felt a deep calling to create meaningful change for women and families facing crisis.
In 2002, as a 22-year-old single mother transitioning out of the military, LaChica began providing food, emergency assistance, and shelter to women and families in need, while navigating challenges of her own. What began as small acts of compassion evolved into a mission centered on dignity, support, and hope.
In August, 2024, that mission became Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S., a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting young women aging out of the foster care system, supporting veteran women transitioning to civilian life, and providing emergency assistance to single parents.
Today, LaChica leads Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. in delivering life-skills training, personal development, emotional support, and pathways to independent living. Guided by lived experience and faith, she remains committed to ensuring that no woman or family has to face hardship alone.
Dear Friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.
3 John: 2-5
The Core Beliefs That Shape Our Impact
W.E. C.A.R.E
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Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. exists to bring healing, encouragement, and restoration to the world, one heart at a time, by empowering young adult women who have aged out of foster care, veteran women transitioning back to civilian life, and single parents facing crisis through compassionate support and access to essential resources that foster stability, dignity, and self-sufficiency.
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Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. envisions a future where every young woman and single parent has the support, resources, and opportunities needed to lead healthy, empowered, and independent lives, breaking cycles of homelessness and hardship to build stronger, more sustainable communities.
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W - Wellness
We promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being as the foundation for stability and long-term success.
E - Empowerment
We equip women and families with the tools, skills, and resources needed to build independence, confidence, and self-sufficiency.
C - Compassion
We meet each individual with empathy, care, and understanding, recognizing the unique challenges they face without judgment.
A - Accountability
We are responsible stewards of our mission and resources, and we hold ourselves accountable to the people we serve and the impact we promise.
R - Respect
We honor every person with integrity, dignity, fairness, and respect, valuing lived experience and individual voice.
E - Education
We create opportunities for learning, growth, and personal development that support a stable, empowered future.
WHY THIS WORK MATTERS
Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and a real path forward — no matter where they’re starting.
Housing insecurity, untreated trauma, and lack of support doesn’t just affect individuals. They strain healthcare systems, schools, workplaces, and entire communities. When short-term solutions replace long-term investment, cycles of homelessness, violence, and economic hardship persist — costing society far more in the long run.
Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. addresses the root causes, not just the symptoms. We intervene at the point where it matters most-before instability becomes permanent.
By supporting women aging out of foster care, veterans transitioning to civilian life, and single parents facing systemic barriers, we help reduce long-term dependence on emergency services and create pathways to self-sufficiency.
This work matters because prevention is more powerful — and more humane — than reaction.
When we invest early, we reduce future crises. When we support women, we strengthen families. When families are stable, communities are safer, healthier, and more resilient.
This is how lasting change is built.
OUR APPROACH TO IMPACT
Our services inspire growth, healing, and lasting change.
Through our A.C.T. Program, we address the whole person through a combination of immediate support, long-term planning, relational, and holistic care. Each program plays a vital role in creating stability.
01 | Outreach & Crisis Response
Meeting individuals where they are with essential resources and support.
02 | Transitional Housing Support
Helping individuals and families move into safe short-term housing.
03 | Mental Health & Wellness Services
Supporting emotional well-being through trauma-informed care.
04 | Employment Readiness & Job Coaching
Building pathways to sustainable income and self-sufficiency.
Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S.
Program Development Phases
Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. is currently in Phase 2 — building the capacity, partnerships, and funding needed to launch sustainable programs in August 2026.
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Est. August 2024
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CURRENT PHASE
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TARGET: AUGUST 2026
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