Causes: Unknown

Mission: Through the influence and knowledge of Jesus Christ, assist Milwaukee’s central city families by teaching, encouraging and mentoring individuals to accept responsibility, incorporate good judgment and fairness in their work ethic, and build positive character.

Results: *In 2017 the ProStart Program graduated 57 adults ages 18 and older, with a 60% employment placement. *HeartLove Place provided 15,631 meals to youth during the summer. *195 families received services such as parenting classes, baby items, social services support through our Family Resource Center. * In partnership with Social Development Commission, Juvenile Justice Court and the MacPyles Corporation (McDonald’s), HeartLove Place was able to train 57 youthages 15-21 years of age.

Target demographics: Children and Families.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Served 3,500 people directly through participation in our programs, services and events and 15,000 children through our food service program’s summer meal program.

Geographic areas served: Milwaukee

Programs: ProStart culinary training, family resource center, Camp HeartLove, food services, school lunch, catering, and more.