The H.E.A.R.T. Program

Congratulations to Skip Cooper on raising $650 for his marathon run on behalf of H.E.A.R.T.! Skip has been entering local races since 2014, but this is his first full marathon! You can donate to Skip's efforts for H.E.A.R.T. at fundraisers.hakuapp.com/skip-runs-a-lot

Happy World Down Syndrome Day from The H.E.A.R.T. Program! Remember to Rock Your Socks along with our awesome students at Houston Food Bank who created this art! #DownSyndromeAwareness #WorldDownSyndromeDay

All H.E.A.R.T.'s externs at local CVS stores have been working hard, and now it is the best day of the week - payday! If you are interested in our next Retail Training cohort that starts in mid-April email ssimmonsgould@heartprogram.org to find out more!

We have been so excited these last few weeks to spring forward by starting our gardening and landscaping project sponsored by James Avery! The trainees have been learning lots of new horticulture skills!

March is a big month for Rockets home games! You have four chances this week to come and see us! Stop by booth 119 to get your burgers, fries, and popcorn from H.E.A.R.T.! #ToyotaCenter #HoustonRockets

Happy Birthday, Ms. Rebecca. Thank you for teaching H.E.A.R.T.'s trainees life skills, cooking, gardening, financial skills, and so much more!

It's already time to sign up for marathon and 5K in 2027. Join us on Saturday, January 16, 2027 for the marathon or Sunday, January 17th for the 5K! heartprogram.org/marathon/ #teamheart&sole #runwithheart

H.E.A.R.T. trainees are now hard at work at their externships at CVS Stores around town! If you are interested in joining the next cohort for Retail Training or Pharmacy Technician Training, email ssimmonsgould@heartprogram.org to find out more!

Thank you @pitstopexpress for supporting H.E.A.R.T.'s Annual Luncheon again this year! Check out event page to find out more about our 20th Anniversary Celebration. heartprogram.org/luncheon/

Did you know that our H.E.A.R.T. trainees work with @paradieslagardere in their travel retail stores in George Bush Intercontinental Airport? They have learned lots of great, marketable job skills. Thanks Paradies Lagardère for providing such a great opportunity for trainees!

Attention all young adults ages 15-21! Are you ready to kickstart your career with our Summer Internship? Email agould@heartprogram.org to get started on the path to success!

It's National Vending Day, an effort put together by @NAMA. H.E.A.R.T. trainees are proud to fill and service 45 snack and beverage machines at 15 Houston locations as part of an industry with an economic impact of more than $41 billion that employs over 160,000 Americans.

Our very first cohort for pharmacy technician training starts class on March 16th. Email ssimmonsgould@heartprogram.org to find out more about his exciting opportunity.

Did you know that that March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month? The purpose is to raise awareness about inclusion in all facets of community life. #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAwareness #SupportInclusion

H.E.A.R.T. Trainees are ready to rodeo with Ritch's Raider's BBQ Team and Rodeo Houston!!! #RodeoHouston #RodeoReady

Happy Birthday, Ms. Betty. Thank you for your tireless efforts to help our students at Houston Food Bank launch their lives!

We cannot wait to celebrate H.E.A.R.T.'s 20th Anniversary at "The Goal is in The H.E.A.R.T. Luncheon" on May 19th. All of the funds raised will support H.E.A.R.T.'s outstanding programs. Join us at the link below! heartprogram.org/luncheon/

It's Rocket's season, and H.E.A.R.T. works each and every home game in booth 119 Bills Burgers. Help us out by coming by to get your popcorn, burgers, pretzels, hotdogs, and more! Better yet, volunteer to join us serving - email kbauer@heartprogram.org to find out more.

Throughout the month of February H.E.A.R.T. trainees have been working on their indoor/outdoor gardening skills! The vegetable garden offered the perfect opportunity to study the accomplishments of George Washington Carver for #BlackHistoryMonth.

Many thanks to Gary and Sherri Yeoman for being Legend Sponsor! Gary and Sherri are motivated by the memory of Joshua Yeoman, who is forever a H.E.A.R.T. trainee. Thank you Gary and Sherri for being such a big part of H.E.A.R.T. over the years!