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Mentoring Youth

Restoring Lives

Take action to help us grow

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Our Initiatives

Take Heart collaborates with Riley High School, Safe Passage at the St. Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center, and Woodford Home amongst other partners for community outreach. 

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Our Mission

Take Heart will help close the School to Prison Pipeline and restore purpose to the formerly incarcerated. 

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Take Part

Those who have been incarcerated or impacted by the prison system can come to our Wednesday night circles of support. Those who wish to mentor can apply to help!

News

During Summer 2023, Take Heart partnered with Big Dog Fitness and Connect2BThe Change and held free "Fun in the Park" Events at 4 area parks all over the city.

The Numbers Speak

100

Juveniles are Incarcerated Per Month

16%

Of Incarcerated Teens Graduate High School 

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Mentor Can Change a Life

Testimonials

“Communication is healing, it is restorative, and it is relational. Communication is about listening and actually hearing instead of just conveying your own thoughts. We communicate with each other here.”

- Mentor

Our Partners

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