The mission of Heart For The City is to disrupt the cycle of poverty, crime and violence in our city. We endeavor to enrich the quality of life for members of the community by educating them to become agents of change by strengthening relationships with self, neighbors, and the greater society.
Board of Directors
Donte McCutchen, Visionary and Founder
Robin Best, Ed.S, President
Ellen Van Caldwell, Ph.D, Vice President
Brittany Nash, Secretary
Quamaine Hayden, Treasurer
GED program
Job skills
Literacy program: Basic reading and ESL
Financial fitness
Technology
Healing Circles: health and wellness
Cooking: meal prep program, healthy options
Support services and education for people with HIV and AIDS
Angel House Sober Living and Mental Wellness Care Coordination
After school program
Summer camps
Community Circles: health and wellness
Literacy program
To improve the quality of life for our community
To provide quality service and coordination of care for all within our program
We are committed to educating, empowering, and supporting individuals to live life unconditionally
To empower our participants to confront and address challenges caused by mental illness, substance use disorders, and the lack of formal education
To reduce the rate of incarceration, recidivism, and related criminal incidents committed as a result of one or more mental health disorders
Provide wrap-around services including, but not limited to workforce preparation, life skills development, educational enrichment, and training
Provide trauma-informed care coordination to individuals seeking help emphasizing cognitive, physical, psychological, and emotional safety and empowerment
Provide respectful and compassionate support to everyone we serve
Connect individuals with mental health service providers that adhere to the American Society of Addiction Medicine's (ASAM) criteria for strength-based multi-dimensional assessments