H.E.A.R.T. Program

H.E.A.R.T. is social Entrepreneurship at its best.

The H.E.A.R.T. Program was created by Educational Programs Inspiring Communities, Inc.

VENDING & CONCESSIONS TRAINING

H.E.A.R.T. provides job training on maintaining vending machines and concessions stands...

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SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

H.E.A.R.T. is offering a 4-week summer internship opportunity for individuals with I/DD ages 15 to 22...

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H.E.A.R.T.-CVS HeaLTH

H.E.A.R.T. is offering a 10-week retail training program for adults with I/DD in partnership with CVS Health...

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ride with h.e.a.r.t.

H.E.A.R.T. provides transportation for trainees to job sites from H.E.A.R.T. facility....

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Title VI Notice

Educational Programs Inspiring Communities, Inc.

Educational Programs Inspiring Communities, Inc. operates its programs with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability in accordance with applicable laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and ORS Chapter 659A.

To request additional information on Ride With HEART’s Title VI non-discrimination requirements, or if any person believes that they have been aggrieve by an unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI or other applicable law and would like to file a complaint, contact us at 713-692-4278 or email contact@heartprogram.org. For more information and complaint form, download Title VI Complaint Procedure and Complaint Form (PDF).

A complaint may also be filed directly with the Federal Transit Administration: Office of Civil Rights, Attn: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.

If information is needed in another language contact contact@heartprogram.org.

In their own words:

H.E.A.R.T.’s trainees work hard, and they love what they do.

About Us

The H.E.A.R.T. Program (Housing, Entrepreneurship And Readiness Training) was founded to create new opportunities for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) to achieve their potential. Click here to view an 7-minute video from our Founder Jane Borochoff. Our philosophy is that everyone deserves the opportunity to excel and experience the sense of pride and accomplishment that is achieved through education and employment. We therefore embraces its mission to promote structured independence for individuals with developmental disabilities by providing innovative education, training, housing and employment programs.

As a program of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Educational Programs Inspiring Communities, Inc., The H.E.A.R.T. Program has been able to grow from an initial idea to a flourishing program serving hundreds of people since it opened its doors on February 1, 2006. We have provided job training and placement for hundreds of adults with I/DD. Our trainees also operate over 60 vending machines in the Houston area as well as as over 150 concession events annually. In addition, we provide the training and guidance necessary for trainees to work at all of these enterprises and earn paychecks at minimum wage or higher.

H.E.A.R.T. is making a difference in the community, and people are noticing and has been awarded the “Mayor’s Proud Partner” Award. In 2012, We were honored with the “Leadership in Action” Award, presented by Leadership Houston. Our mission is made possible thanks to growing support from the community including support from volunteers as well as donations. The H.E.A.R.T. Program has created an environment fosters self-confidence, employability, and the ability of trainees to realize the full potential of their capabilities.

H.E.A.R.T.’s trainees work hard, and they love what they do.