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602-267-1733 Ext. 205
steve@heartsofstone.org
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Hearts of Stone
Hearts of Stone is a worldwide charitable organization, based in Phoenix, AZ. Created in December of 1998 by employees of Master Marble Ltd., the founding premise is…“Pretend we have all the money in the world, and give it away!”
Since its inception, Hearts of Stone has been combining resources with various humanitarian organizations to positively impact the Phoenix, Arizona community. In 2002 Hearts of Stone looked to invent itself five years into the future. In that invention the creation of the first international Hearts of Stone project transpired. It was through this project, the Pura Vida No Pro Surfing Contest held in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica, that the organization learned first-hand about the plight of orphans and abandoned children and the mission “to develop the entrepreneurialism in at-risk children and to transform the organizations that support them” first began to cultivate.
Our organization has members from around the globe including police officers, teenagers, business owners, tribal chiefs and other generous human beings. As a group of citizens we believe anything is possible! We come together through projects we create offering the one thing everyone can bring to any project…ourselves.
Our global vision is to transform the paradigm of orphans, at-risk children and the organizations that care for them to one of self-sustainability and self-determination. The core gift of Hearts of Stone is to provide the realization to children that they can change their circumstances by changing their belief that they count, matter and can contribute to other less fortunate children, organizations and communities. They can do so by their own efforts while guided by artist champions. We are teaching orphaned, underprivileged, and at-risk children that they are the ones who can sustain a change for themselves through an entrepreneurial channel.
For more information about Hearts of Stone, contact steve@heartsofstone.org.
Previous Hearts of Stone Projects
Casa de Sueños Charity Trade Show and Auction:
Trade Show and Auction raising the down payment for Casa de Sueños; a positive home environment for the male teens normally housed in Hospicio de Huerfanos orphanange. Casa de Sueños is a place for them to safely become young adults while they learn to manage the basic necessities they will need to thrive on their own. 2004
Christmas in April:
Staff and volunteers help fix-up homes and recycle building materials in the state of Arizona. Steve Sanchez and Master Marble donate granite countertops. Year round program.
Habitat for Humanity:
Building low cost housing benefits the organization and community that we assist. On-going projects in the greater Phoenix area by the staff of Hearts of Stone, Steve Sanchez and Master Marble and HOS volunteers.
West Valley Child Crisis Center (WVCCC):
Created a new facility with eight separate casitas for children. Steve Sanchez, Master Marble and Hearts of Stone volunteers donated granite countertops and created the Sponsor’s logo in granite for each casita. Benefited the non-profit organization and the community. November, 2002 in Glendale, Arizona.
Tumbleweed:
Assists at-risk teens get on the right track. Shadowing/Apprenticeship program; area businesses invite high school students to observe their professions for a day, or take on an apprenticeship for a few months. Provides support, coaching and empowerment to non-profits, children and the greater Phoenix area community, fall 2001 by Janet Garcia, Tumbleweed, Patty Magdaleno, and Eric Helda, Hearts of Stone.
GAIN Events, Annual “Neighborhood Night Out”:
Enhances safety, relationships and economy of South Mountain Village Precinct by Mario Ancich, City of Phoenix Police Department. Provides support and empowerment to non-profits, children and the community.
Business Alliance Career Days:
An effort to introduce local businesses to high school students and assist them in developing an awareness of education, skill, work environment and workplace competencies required by businesses. March, 2001, Independence High School, Glendale, Arizona. Donna Davis, Jobs for Valley Youth, Hearts of Stone.
Church kitchen remodel:
7th Day Adventist Church, Pastor Cleophas C. Mims, South Mountain Village, provide support and donations to benefit the public and the community, summer, 2001.
Speaking Tour:
Speaking to high school students, teachers and administrators to introduce the joys of “doing what you love” as an entrepreneur. Strengthens the business community, the public and the students by providing positive role models, useful career transitions and resources that ensure our nation is globally competitive. On-going, 2002, 2003. Statewide. Steve Sanchez.
Noah’s Ark Sanctuary:
Design and build a refuge for mentally ill persons to provide a sanctuary surrounded by beauty, peace, support, care and assistance needed to live fulfilling lives. On-going, beginning in 2000, Central Phoenix, Kathleen Shiloh.
Maggie’s Place:
Assist with remodel of house of hospitality for expectant women. Steve Sanchez and Master Marble donated granite for kitchen and bathroom countertops. Hearts of Stone provided support to representatives of non-profit organization that benefits the public and community. Mid-2000, Phoenix, AZ.
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