Open Heart Leaders’ Heart to Heart Gala is more than just an annual fundraising event—it is a lifeline for those who have returned home after incarceration and are seeking the mental health support they were never given. Statistics show that the majority of individuals who have been incarcerated never receive proper behavioral health care, which directly contributes to high recidivism rates.

This gala is a powerful opportunity to change that reality. By raising funds for the Heart to Heart Counseling Program, we ensure that 50 justice-impacted individuals each year receive a full year of free counseling—giving them the tools to heal, rebuild, and create a new path forward.

Held every May in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the gala brings together community members, donors, and local businesses in a shared mission of transformation. It is also a time to celebrate Open Heart Leaders Day on May 24th, recognizing the collective impact we can make when we stand together. Through this event, we not only shine a light on the critical need for mental health services for the formerly incarcerated, but we also create real, lasting change—one life at a time.

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