Latest Updates

03/22/2026 - The Hearts of Mercy Youth Council hosted its third fundraising event—a lively bowling social at Bowlero Anaheim—bringing together 60 young adults from across Southern California for an afternoon of fun games, food, and connection. The event served as an opportunity to strengthen community ties while raising awareness for the organization’s mission and ongoing initiatives. It offered attendees a chance to reconnect, meet new people, and engage around a shared purpose in a welcoming and energetic environment. Our expanding reach reflects the passion of the young adult community and their commitment to making a positive impact.

03/08/2026 - The Young Hearts network, now active across the U.S. and internationally, held its first-ever East Coast event: a lounge dinner in New York City’s East Village that united people from diverse backgrounds for an elevated evening of exceptional food, live music, and meaningful conversation — sparking new connections, collaborations, and plans for future regional programming.

02/22/2026 - Young Hearts for Syria hosted its first fully youth-led event for the project: a Ramadan iftar at Angry Al’s in Huntington Beach, CA. Led entirely by young organizers, the dinner drew 120 attendees, energized the community, and raised substantial funds and awareness for our relief efforts. The evening featured locally sourced catering, personal testimonies, a brief program outlining the plan of action, and intimate collaboration — strengthening volunteer leadership and creating momentum for follow-up outreach and advocacy.

A Call to action

Young Hearts is a movement of passionate young leaders committed to serving their communities with purpose, compassion, and vision. Bringing together motivated young adults who believe in the power of collective action, Young Hearts empowers the next generation to turn empathy into meaningful impact.

At its core, Young Hearts is about learning how to do good well—understanding how to use time, talent, and resources thoughtfully to create lasting change. Through collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on service, members work together to support humanitarian initiatives, strengthen local communities, and uplift those in need.

Members of Young Hearts gain the opportunity to develop leadership skills while actively contributing to projects that matter. From organizing volunteer initiatives and community events to supporting humanitarian campaigns, Young Hearts encourages young leaders to take initiative and transform ideas into action. In doing so, they build not only stronger communities, but also a deeper understanding of responsibility, service, and global citizenship.

Equally important is the role Young Hearts plays in mentoring and inspiring the next generation. By modeling compassion, teamwork, and thoughtful philanthropy, Youth Council members help guide younger students and peers to discover their own ability to make a positive difference. The goal is not only to serve today, but to cultivate a lifelong commitment to generosity and community engagement.

Together, Young Hearts represents a shared commitment to helping communities heal, renew, and grow stronger for generations to come. Through unity, leadership, and a passion to serve, these young changemakers are shaping a future defined by hope, compassion, and meaningful action.