Heartisan Foundation

Description

Heartisan Foundation is a youth advocacy and empowerment organization, funded and operated by a core team of passionate of educators, classroom volunteers, and local businesses.

We contribute to rural communities and successful citizens through five projects: HYC - an educational facility designed for young people to foster self-discovery, personal achievement, and social entrepreneurship. Truth Be Told - podcasts featuring the authentic experiences of youth growing up in rural Oregon. Kid Wisdom - youth-perspective from diverse, rural populations, sharing young people’s wisdom with the world through heartfelt interviews and short films. Teacher Training - interactive dialogue, roleplaying, and classroom experience to help teachers connect with at-risk rural populations. School-Community Partnerships - partnerships with public K-12 schools that addresses the need for supplemental arts programming and technology.