about us
Vanessa’s HEART (Human Equality And Resource Team), Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the less fortunate communities in Baltimore City and surrounding counties in Maryland. The HEART is a woman-led organization where our primary goal is to give back to the community we serve and to collaborate with like-minded organizations to maximize our outreach efforts. We provide assistance through themed giveback events, offering meals and essential items to those in need. Our community events include both stationary and mobile givebacks to broaden our reach within the less fortunate, homeless and low income populations. Typically, our stationary givebacks occur bi-monthly on the sidewalk of St. Vincent de Paul Church and at the corners of Centre Street and Fallsway. We have also partnered with organizations such as Baltimore Rescue Mission to provide food service and distribute aid. Our mobile givebacks take place throughout the city and counties, where we travel to areas where our friends live on the streets to distribute aid. Additionally, we set up in the Rosemont Community to provide aid to a new community of our friends who are in need. Through these efforts, we have supported hundreds of individuals by providing hot and cold meals, snacks, clothing, hygiene products, socks, undergarments, tennis shoes, blankets, tents, hand warmers, gloves, hats, and more. We've partnered with Sussex Elementary School( Baltimore County Community School) to provide school supplies and other aid to children in need. Also, we've partnered with the Baltimore City Police Department Northern District, "adopt a child for Christmas"program, "Ride Along"providing aid to those in need and "Warm Bags". We take pride in not only serving the community but also in fostering compassion, love, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their circumstances. We have formed meaningful bonds and relationships with the people we assist, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding in our mission.
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Although we have been actively giving back to the community since 2016, we sought to expand our impact and applied for nonprofit status in August 2022. Achieving 501©(3) status was made possible by the generosity of our network of supporters. Their contributions enabled us not only to secure nonprofit status but also to provide meals and direct aid to over 300 individuals in 2022 and beyond. We are committed to continuing our efforts to reach even more people in need by collaborating and volunteering with other organizations. If you've ever wanted to give back but are unsure where to start, we would be delighted to have you volunteer at any of our numerous events. Additionally, we can connect you with other organizations that serve the community. Like many large nonprofit organizations, we accept item donations throughout the year. Please feel free to contact us via email at info@vanessasheart.org to arrange for pick-up or drop-off. We sincerely thank you in advance for your support in helping us assist others.