Make a difference for children and families in need by supporting Miriam's Heart—together, we can create safe, loving homes where every child can thrive.

Children and teens thrive most when they are safe.

By giving toward this campaign, you are helping to provide children and families touched by adopted and foster care a predictable and nurturing environment where they can learn and heal from trauma.

In 2017, Miriam's Heart opened its headquarters in central New Jersey, offering a haven to adoptive and foster families and a community of support. We moved to our current location in 2020, doubling our space and completing the second phase of our strategic plan. The opportunity to expand our services into the entire building will complete the third and final phase, allowing us to offer programs such as cooking and gardening for teens in a fully functioning community center specifically for families blended by adoption and foster care.

About

Established in 2009, Miriam's Heart is a New Jersey non-profit dedicated to supporting adopted and foster children and their families. Each year, we give aid to approximately 600 kids and 250 families. In 2015, we set a long-term goal to secure a permanent headquarters. Now, we have the opportunity to purchase our current building under favorable conditions.

Our goal is to continue our mission in a dedicated space where we can support more children and families so that we do not have to turn anyone away. We plan to make necessary repairs and improvements to the building while maintaining operations.

Your generosity will help us continue our mission in wisdom and faith, providing a safe haven for those we serve.*

Phase 1: Accessibility & Immediate Compliance (Priority Phase)

Budget: $280,000

Goal: Ensure full ADA accessibility to the first floor so Miriam’s Heart can safely and inclusively serve children, families, staff, and volunteers immediately.

Scope includes:

ADA exterior ramp with landing and code-compliant handrails (approx. 50 feet)
Accessible building entrance modifications (doors, thresholds, hardware)
First-floor ADA-compliant bathroom renovation
- Accessible toilet, sink, grab bars, turning radius
- Plumbing, electrical, finishes
Interior accessibility upgrades
- Door widening where required
- Lever handles and accessible hardware
Permits, inspections, and contingency
Architectural and permitting support (leveraging pro bono services already secured)

Why this phase matters:
This phase removes physical barriers, ensures compliance, and allows all programs to operate inclusively while laying the groundwork for future improvements.

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What does Symbibazo mean?

The word Symbibazō carries deep meaning for our children and families. Literally translated from ancient Greek, “to knit together: in affection, to teach, gather, consider, unite.” The Symbibazo Center would be a place specifically designed to specifically meet the needs of children and families! It will serve as a community and event center for adoptive and foster families by increasing our ability to help double the amount of kids and parents.

*Funds raised toward this campaign will be set aside to purchase a permanent location for Miriam's Heart andare being held in a separate account for this purpose.

Building Campaign - Phase I

Accessibility & Immediate Compliance (Priority Phase)

Team Members