Hearts Forward: Healing Grief, Restoring Hope
Every year, thousands of children in Detroit and Flint lose a parent, sibling, or caregiver due to violence, illness, or trauma. Hearts Forward is a trauma-informed grief support initiative designed to wrap youth and families in care, connection, and community after unimaginable loss.
Program Services
Peer Mentorship Training
Therapeutic Healing Kits
Culturally Grounded Group Sessions
Caregiver Grief & Communication Workshops
Your Impact
Support over 600 grieving children and families annually
Train 15 peer mentors with lived experience
Deliver 20+ healing circles and workshops
Distribute 100+ healing kits
Why It Matters
Hearts Forward is community-built, youth-centered, and healing-informed. We’re restoring their sense of identity, community, and hope for the future.