HOW IT BEGAN
Born from a desire to meet people where they are.
Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. was born from Founder LaChica King’s belief that meaningful support begins by meeting people where they are. Having experienced childhood and adult hardships herself, LaChica understands the difference compassion, stability, and genuine support can make during life’s most difficult transitions.
Her journey of service began in 2002, when, as a 22-year-old single mother transitioning from military service, she began providing food, shelter, and emergency assistance to women and families in need, even while navigating challenges of her own.
In August 2024, those years of service became Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S., a faith-based nonprofit committed to walking alongside women and families through critical transitions. Today, that same principle remains at the heart of our mission: meet people where they are, provide what they need to move forward, and help create a pathway toward lasting stability, One Heart at a Time.
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
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, women veterans transitioning back to civilian life, and single parents facing crises through compassionate, trauma-informed, and holistic support that fosters stability, dignity, and self-sufficiency.
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Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. envisions a future where every young woman aging out of foster care, women veterans, and single parents facing crises have the support, resources, and opportunities to heal, thrive, and live healthy, purpose-filled, independent lives. Together, we are building stronger communities-one heart at a time.
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W - Wellness
We promote physical, mental, 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. Programs, we address the whole person through a combination of immediate support, long-term planning, relational care, and holistic care. Each program plays a vital role in creating stability.
01 | Transitional Housing Support
Helping individuals and families move into safe short-term housing.
02 | Outreach & Crisis Response
Meeting individuals where they are with essential resources and support.
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 3: Program Readiness - completing final preparations to safely welcome our first A.C.T. Transitional Housing participants in September 2026.
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Est. August 2024
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CURRENT PHASE
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TARGET: SEPTEMBER 2026
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