Support the Foundation

Give from the heart.

Every event we host is free or low-cost. That only happens because people show up — with their time, their money, their goods, their voices. Here's how to be one of them.

Mary Lou's Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every contribution — whether it's $5, $5,000, a Saturday morning, or a case of school supplies — directly funds the programs that serve our community.

We're small enough that you know exactly where your gift goes. Big enough that it makes a real difference.

"Your gift doesn't go to overhead.
It goes to a meal, a mentor, a moment
that someone in this community needed."

A note on online giving

Our online donation portal is almost ready.

We're in the process of finalizing our nonprofit donation account so we can accept secure online gifts with automatic tax receipts. Until that's live, the simplest way to give is to reach out — we'll walk you through the best option for your gift, whether it's a one-time donation, a recurring contribution, or a partnership commitment.

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Six ways to give

Money is just one way.

Financial gifts

Direct donations fund the meals, the supplies, the venues, the programming. We'll be accepting online gifts soon — until then, reach out and we'll guide you through current giving options.

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II.

Give your time

Volunteers are the backbone of every program. Sign up to serve at the next youth lock-in, senior breakfast, or community wellness gathering. All ages and skills welcome.

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III.

Partner with us

If you represent a business, faith community, school, or nonprofit and you want to co-host, sponsor, or co-build something — let's talk. Our best work has always been partnered work.

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IV.

Give goods

School supplies, non-perishable food, gently used clothing, books, program materials — we accept in-kind donations year-round and put them straight to use. Contact us to coordinate drop-off at our Camp Springs office.

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Spread the word

Follow us. Share our events. Tell your church, your school, your group chat about what we're doing. Awareness is its own kind of giving — and it costs nothing to do.

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VI.

Just come

Your presence is a gift. Come to our next community event. Bring a friend. Bring your grandmother. Bring the neighbor who never leaves the house. That's giving too.

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