Grab your running shoes and challenge yourself to a 5K, half marathon or a full marathon to help raise much-needed funds for The. H.E.A.R.T. Program!

The H.E.A.R.T. Program (Housing, Entrepreneurship And Readiness Training) is a program of the 501(c)3 nonprofit, Educational Programs Inspiring Communities, Inc.  Our mission is to promote structured independence for individuals with developmental disabilities by providing innovative education, training, housing and employment programs.

H.E.A.R.T. opened its doors on February 1, 2006 and has created hundreds of job opportunities for low-income adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (aka trainees).  H.E.A.R.T. trainees service over 80 vending machines throughout the Houston area as well as over 150 concession events annually. In addition, H.E.A.R.T. provides the training and guidance necessary for trainees to work at all of these enterprises and earn paychecks at minimum wage or higher.

H.E.A.R.T.'s philosophy is that everyone deserves the opportunity to excel and experience a sense of pride and accomplishment that is achieved through education and employment.

Visit www.heartprogram.org for more information!