We break the poverty cycle through learning and enrichment programs that motivate at-risk children to create a better tomorrow. Our offerings, free to income-eligible children and families, include one-on-one tutoring and mentoring, an arts program. summer camp, sports, music, dance, gardening, and community activities and events.

Services are free to income-eligible under-resourced children in grades K-8, and families in the Barnegat-Manahawkin area and vicinity. Hearts of Mercy's Core Services:

• One-on-one Tutoring and Mentoring Program
• Art Program
• Summer Camp Program
• Various indoor and outdoor enrichment activities throughout the year

Hearts of Mercy (HoM) maintains a core, one-on-one tutoring and mentoring program throughout the school year. Powered by skilled, caring volunteers, these services are provided at HoM's safe, homey, well-equipped Manahawkin office. Sessions take place after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free snacks are provided.

Volunteer Opportunities
Hearts of Mercy is looking for volunteers in the community, including tutor/mentor volunteers. Bring your knowledge, skills, and talents to our program to effect positive change. Tutoring sessions are weekly throughout the school year and include homework help and skills building. Mentoring is done one-on-one. We focus on nurturing relationships as well as character development and confidence building. 

Eligibility	SNAP, TANIF, income-eligible determination
Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Art / Writing / Poetry Music / Dance / Theater Recreation / Social / Sports Community Volunteer Opportunities Education Tutoring / Enrichment Family & Support Services Family Support Youth Groups Seasonal Programs Summer Camp
Payment Types	Free
Language Spoken	American Sign Language (ASL) Spanish

Last Updated: 06/12/24