KDZ Motorcycles, located in Auburn, is planning to bless Hearten House with Christmas gifts again this year, specifically for the children of the women who are at Hearten House.

Beacon Credit Union has established a scholarship fund for Hearten House residents who are interested in opening an account.

Recently the James Cultural Plaza was occupied overnight by a group hoping to raise awareness for homelessness in DeKalb County. Hearten House, a local nonprofit, hosted its annual event, “One Night,” to highlight homelessness in the area where participants were able to spend the night outside at the plaza to experience what homelessness may be like.

Wappes Farms delivered pork to fill our freezer and the Reinhards blessed Hearten House out of their blessings!

Hearten House would like to say a big thank you to the Edgerton Ohio Church of Christ Ladies for inviting us to share the ministry and then loaded the car up with donations for the house!!

Yvonne is serving at Hearten House as a Shift Leader. "I enjoy working at Hearten House. It gives me the opportunity to help empower women and help them in their walk with Christ.”

Daniel Martin finished 75 miles in 22 hours in a recent marathon run held at Chain O’ Lakes. Daniel raised more than $5500 in support for Hearten House!! Thank you Dan!!

We are honored to have Donny Goff as a volunteer. Here is what he had to say about his involvement with Hearten House.

Our first Fun Friday was an evening of roller skating, laughing, and celebrating Jessica’s birthday! A big thanks to Skatin Station for hosting our group! The smiles tell it all!

AUBURN – They came by fifteen-passenger vans. Loads after loads of people being shuttled from the DeKalb County Fairgrounds to Hearten House. Some even took a more scenic trip by horse-drawn wagon.

AUBURN – A fundraising event is slated to take place in downtown Auburn, but this event will be without the normal fanfare of dinners and silent auctions. Hearten House, a local non-profit organization, is hosting its upcoming event, "One Night,” to highlight homelessness in the DeKalb County area.

Pledges are currently being received to sponsor an avid marathon-runner who is donating pledges to Hearten House. In a 100-mile marathon, Daniel Martin plans to take to the trails of Chain O’ Lakes State Park to participate in the IT100 Mile event.

Wilma is a wonderful volunteer who participates in cooking class with our women. She said, “I really enjoy the mornings that I come to Hearten House, the devotions, and the fellowship in the cooking class.”

We are so grateful to Byler Lane for choosing Hearten House as the recipient funds raised through the 5k Run.

We are so grateful for lives that are redeemed through God’s love. Recently, both Kaytlynn and Angela were baptized.

A big congratulations to Jessica for successfully completing the Hearten House Aftercare Program.

The Spencerville Eastern Star has chosen Hearten House as the recipient of their “Spare Change Jar” at the DeKalb County Fair. When folks purchase delicious donuts at the corner of Main and 7th Street during the fair this year, they will be invited to add their change to the jar.

“Fun Fridays” was created as an incentive program to help promote positive changes while introducing our women to sober fun! Two Fridays a month, our executive director, Marisa, takes our women out for a fun adventure.