The H.E.A.R.T. Program Email Format
Individual and Family ServicesTexas, United States11-50 Employees
The H.E.A.R.T. Program operates as a nonprofit initiative focused on supporting adults with developmental disabilities through education, housing, training, and employment. Based in Houston, Texas, the organization works to promote independent living and meaningful work by offering structured programs that help participants develop skills, gain confidence, and earn wages at or above minimum wage. Since its founding in 2006 as part of Educational Programs Inspiring Communities, Inc., H.E.A.R.T. has grown to run extensive vending and concessions operations, providing job training and placement across numerous sites in the Houston area, alongside ongoing educational initiatives. The program emphasizes hands-on experience in its enterprises, aiming to expand opportunities for low-income individuals with developmental disabilities and to strengthen community involvement through volunteer support and donations. Overall, it positions itself within the individual and family services sector as a provider of integrated education, housing, and employment pathways designed to foster independence and potential realization for its participants.