Here to Help by Helping
We're Heavy Hands Heavy Hearts Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through education, mentorship, and community. We offer a welcoming haven where youth and adults discover their potential, build confidence, and learn to navigate life's challenges. Our programs foster self-reliance, critical thinking, and the strength to overcome adversity.

Strength
Our programs focus on building each participant into their strongest self. With the strength they find here, they are able to stand tall against adversity and overcome the challenges of life.

Accountability
At Heavy Hands Heavy Hearts, we foster a culture of accountability, both in and out of the gym. Through training, individuals learn discipline, respect, and self-control, promoting responsible behavior and healthy relationships.

Confidence
We instill confidence through personal achievement and growth. Fitness training helps individuals overcome obstacles, recognize their capabilities, and project self-assuredness in all aspects of life.

Fitness Training
Our fitness programs, including Glovez Up, Gunz Down are designed to help any participant gain confidence in themselves, and learn to be a beacon for others.

Volunteer Opportunities
We frequently have volunteer opportunities for eligible community members. Volunteers make many of our events possible, so sign up today to be notified when we're in need of extra hands.

Tuition Costs
Our programs are supported by both community donations, as well as government grant, in order to keep our costs as low as possible for the community. Click below to view current costs.
Our Methods
How do we make an impact?

Help by Helping
Beyond offering our programs at low or no-cost, our staff is laser-focused on ensuring that each participant in our program is seen, heard, and has the resources they need to succeed.

Fitness Training
Our core tenets are Strength, Accountability, and Confidence. Our participants learn what these words mean to them through our fitness programs, and are then able to go out and impact the world.

Community Events
Giving back to the community is our priority as an organization. We host numerous events throughout the year designed to provide a safe, fun environment and to provide critical resources for those in need.
Giving Options
Outside of our grant funding, community support is critical to ensuring our operations continue.
Flexibility
The biggest way your contribution impacts our ability to provide for our participants is through offering us flexibility. Without your generosity, we would not be able to offer the breadth of programming that our participants enjoy. Please consider donating to ensure we continue being able to help by helping.
Education
Aside from the flexibility that your donations provide, we utilize the funding provided to us by the community to ensure that our participants are well aware of their options as they tackle life. From job training, to college visits, your gifts are used to build up our participants into the best version of themselves.
Our Staff
The Heroes of Our Organization

Shalonda Palmer
Interim Executive Director

Derric 'Hybrid' Samuels
Behavioral Interventionist
Fitness Coach

Oshae Wilson
Fitness Coach

Chad Kroupensky
Fitness Coach

Joey Trujillo Jr.
Fitness Coach

Glenn Goodson
Case Manager
Fitness Coach

Sebastian Tercilla
Outreach & Program Manager

Cindy Johnson
HR Manager

Tiara Sayers
Office Coordinator
Volunteers
Participants
Interventions
Graduations
