Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Charities2Love is proud for the spotlight to be on Hagar’s Heart, a nonprofit in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area that works year round to support survivors of domestic abuse.
The Hagar’s Heart Story & Mission
Founded in 2020 by survivor-turned-advocate Jennifer Jones, Hagar’s Heart was born from a single act of kindness: delivering “I See You” self-care boxes to women in shelter during the pandemic. Today, the nonprofit has helped 4,600+ survivors reclaim a sense of being seen, valued, and loved through practical support and encouragement.
Philosophy: Seen, Valued, Loved
Hagar’s Heart believes healing starts when a survivor knows they matter. Their core values of boundaries, empathy, hope, resilience, and collaboration guide every interaction, from handwritten notes tucked inside each box to partnerships with shelters across five North Texas counties.
Who Hagar’s Heart Serves
They have nonprofit partners with emergency domestic-violence shelters and advocacy centers, focusing on women who have fled abuse and are rebuilding their lives in protective residences.
Hagar’s Heart’s Programs
Hagar’s Heart undertakes a variety of programs to help survivors. Hagar’s Heart’s signature program, “I See You” Boxes, are curated self-care kits stocked with 16 thoughtful items and a handwritten note. These care packages are a tangible reminder that survivors are worthy of rest, joy, and dignity. The organization also has a “Read, Relax, and Renew” program that distributes book-and-wellness bundles for mothers and children in shelters, which encourages literacy and bonding time.
Charities2Love supports Hagar’s Heart with their annual volunteer event
Charities2Love hosted their own volunteer event to support Hagar’s Heart in September, ahead of Domestic Violence Awareness month. Nearly 40 volunteers of all ages spent a few impactful hours to assemble “I See You” boxes for survivors. Details and pictures from the event can be found on the event archives page on the Charities2Love website.
Charities2Love virtual volunteer opportunity for Hagar’s Heart
In addition, Charities2Love offers a year round virtual volunteering opportunity with Hagar’s Heart, by creating handmade bracelets that are added to their “I See You” boxes. Volunteers from all over the country have participated to create more than 300 beautiful bracelets. Find more information about our virtual volunteer opportunities here.
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Ways to Volunteer with Hagar’s Heart
You can help with in-shelter volunteering directly through Hagar’s Heart by filling out their volunteer application. In addition, Hagar’s Heart hosts seasonal events, such as their upcoming Santa’s Shack that gives children the unique opportunity to “shop” for their moms. You can find all the ways to get involved in, with the details on their website.
Recognition & Impact
Hagar’s Heart has served more than 4,600 survivors since May 2020, with over 1,000 volunteer hours logged in 2024 alone. They also have partnerships in 5 North Texas counties and counting.
Conclusion & Additional Information
Whether you join in person or online, your support lets survivors know they are not invisible. Together, we can break the cycle of abuse, one purple box, one encouraging note, one heart at a time.
Learn more at hagarsheart.org and view upcoming in-person and virtual volunteering events here at charities2love.org.
“You are seen, you are valued, and you are loved.” – Hagar’s Heart
Written by: Aatif Dawawala, a high-school student with a passion for technology who “loves to create a valuable product.” We appreciate his willingness to volunteer and help small non-profits like Charities2Love.
