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We’re Changing Lives

Our Mission: To transform the lives of (at risk) struggling teens through caring relationships and programs that support healthy development on an emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual level.

Signup Today for the 2018 Heart Haven Hustle!

We hope you will join us for our 7th Annual Heart Haven Hustle 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk on Sunday, October 14th, 2018!

Your contribution will make a difference. Donate to H2O online today!

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So Much More Than an After School Program

H2O youth are empowered through a variety of research based programming including Support Groups, Life Skills & Character Education, Recreational Activities and Field Trips, Service Opportunities, Mentoring, Tutoring, as well as Focus groups ran inside the Valley View School District 365U Middle and High Schools.

These programs offer a balanced approach to meet the Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, Social, and Spiritual needs of our youth.

H2O Is An Asset To Our Schools.
“H2O is an asset to our schools. It is a wonderful support for our students. It gives them an opportunity to connect with a caring adult”
Chris Ruddy, Assistant Principal Bolingbrook High School
If It Was Not For H2O
“If it was not for H2O, I would not be the person I am today…I would not be going as far as I have gone”
Derek, H2O Alumni Student
H2O Is A Place Where You Can Come And Grow
“H2O is a place where you can come and grow as a person emotionally and with your personality”
Kayla, H2O Alumni Student
Our Presence Here As Leaders Really Is Empowering
“Our presence here as leaders really is empowering to the students to Gives them the feeling that someone is caring about them and wants to see them succeed in life”
Scott, H2O Volunteer
Really Impacted My Life
Being able to hear words like I love you and I care for you really impacted my life…I don’t know where I would be right now if it wasn’t for those words
Leanette, H2O Alumni Student
A Different Perspective On Life
“At H2O…We will talk about something and it will give me a different perspective on life”
Jade, H2O Alumni Student

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We had the pleasure of meeting with some of the wonderful staff at Equian in Naperville this morning! H2O was presented with a very generous donation raised through their FUNdraising efforts for the United Way during the month of October. Thank you to all the Equian employees that showed kindness and generosity by coming alongside H2O in our efforts to Empower Youth & Strengthen Communities!
H2O students had the opportunity to help out Operation Christmas: Bolingbrook this past Wednesday for our monthly "You Got Served" program. H2O exists to Empower Our Youth! According to the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets, participating in Service to Others is important for youth to feel valued and valuable. If you have a service opportunity in our community, please share it with us!
Really excited to find a "Proud Supporter of H2O" sticker hung up at Doc Watson's Smokehouse today during their one year anniversary ribbon cutting with the Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce! Thank you Doc Watson's Smokehouse for Serving Our Community and Impacting Our Youth!