Heart Haven OutReach

What Heart Haven OutReach does

Heart Haven OutReach (H2O) is a Bolingbrook, Illinois-based nonprofit that delivers free youth development programming to middle and high school teens in the greater Bolingbrook and Romeoville area. Founded in 2017 (per organizational records) and operating from a single office in the east wing of the Bolingbrook Community Center, the organization runs a portfolio of programs including "Real Life" support groups, "Going Deeper" character and life skills education, the OverFlow after-school program, in-school services inside Valley View School District 365U, one-to-one mentoring, student leadership development, summer programs, and free transportation for participants. Programming is structured around the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets framework, positioning the offering as research-based youth development rather than ad-hoc mentoring.

The business model is straightforward donation-and-grant funding with no fees charged to participants. Revenue is solicited through public and private donations, grants, a tiered monthly recurring giving program (with five donor levels from $10 to $100 per month, each tied to a specific programmatic output such as mentoring sessions, scholarships, transportation fuel, or tutoring seats), and three signature annual fundraising events: a Golf Outing & Gala Dinner at Bolingbrook Golf Club, the Cheesy Pretzel 5K, and a 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament. Distribution is direct — staff and volunteers deliver services in schools and at the H2O facility — with marketing conducted through Facebook, Instagram, and email newsletters. The organization has 1-10 employees, is led by Executive Director Ryan Lawrence and Director of Development Adam Burkhart, and holds a strategic municipal partnership with the Village of Bolingbrook.

Name

Heart Haven OutReach

Legal name

Heart Haven OutReach

Website

https://hearthavenoutreach.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Heart Haven OutReach is a Bolingbrook, Illinois nonprofit that delivers free youth development programming — mentoring, support groups, tutoring, character education, and after-school services — to at-risk middle and high school teens in the Bolingbrook and Romeoville area, funded entirely by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs (EDAJALAL), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Teen mentoring services
• After school programs
• Youth support groups
• Character education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolingbrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a nonprofit organization, Heart Haven OutReach is funded entirely by public and private donations and grants. No fees are charged for programs or services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Heart Haven OutReach (H2O) is a nonprofit that delivers free, research-based youth development programming to at-risk and struggling middle and high school teens in the Bolingbrook/Romeoville area. Core offerings include Real Life support groups, Going Deeper character and life skills education, the OverFlow after-school program, in-school programming within Valley View School District 365U, one-to-one mentoring, student leadership, summer programs, and free transportation. All programming is provided at no charge to participants and funded entirely through donations and grants.

Product overview

Heart Haven OutReach (H2O) is a non-profit youth organization offering a portfolio of programs and services for at-risk and struggling teens in the Bolingbrook/Romeoville area. The core programming includes: Real Life Support Groups for peer discussion, Going Deeper Character & Life Skills Education for faith-based development, OverFlow After School Program combining leadership and support, In-School Programs within Valley View School District, Student Leadership opportunities, One-to-One Mentoring, Summer Programs, and free Transportation for Bolingbrook/Romeoville residents. Additionally, H2O hosts three signature fundraising events: the 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament, the Golf Outing & Gala Dinner, and the Cheesy Pretzel 5K. Registration for all programs is free, with the organization funded entirely by public and private donations and grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Real Life Support Groups Small group evening sessions where teens can discuss feelings, struggles, and achievements in a safe environment where youth can be heard and know they are not alone. Targeted at at-risk and struggling teens in the Bolingbrook/Romeoville area.
• Going Deeper Character & Life Skills Education Faith-based programming addressing teen issues through games, activities, teaching, and group discussions covering topics such as self-esteem, conflict resolution, and drug resistance. Targeted at teens participating in H2O programming.
• OverFlow After School Program After-school program combining leadership development, social/emotional support, SPARKS talent discovery, homework help, recreational activities, and field trips for high school students in Bolingbrook/Romeoville.
• In-School Programs Programs operated within Valley View School District 365U middle and high schools, including support groups, life skills education, recreational activities, service opportunities, mentoring, tutoring, and focus groups. Targeted at students in the district.
• Student Leadership Leadership development opportunities for teens within the H2O program structure, focused on building student leadership capacity.
• One-to-One Mentoring Individual mentoring relationships providing goal setting, accountability, and celebration of successes available upon request to teens in the H2O program.
• Summer Programs Summer programming for teens offered throughout the school break period, continuing the youth development support outside of the regular school year.
• Transportation Free rides available to teens living in Bolingbrook and Romeoville to and from regular programs and most activities, removing transportation as a barrier to participation.
• 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament Annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament for teenagers in the Bolingbrook/Romeoville area, serving as a community engagement and fundraising event for H2O programs.
• Golf Outing & Gala Dinner Annual fundraiser held at The Bolingbrook Golf Club featuring golf and gala dinner to raise funds for H2O youth development programs.
• Cheesy Pretzel 5K Annual 5K run or walk event held at The Promenade Bolingbrook, featuring a community charity challenge where participants can fundraise for H2O or a charity of their choice.

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta and The Village of BolingbrookcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong municipal partnership providing support for youth in the community. The Village of Bolingbrook and its mayor have shown incredible support for the organization's mission to serve teens.

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kids Hope USA: Church-based nonprofit pairing at-risk elementary and middle school students with adult mentors inside schools. Closely comparable model of school-based mentoring for vulnerable youth.
• Young Life: Faith-based youth development nonprofit serving middle and high school teens with mentoring, character formation, and community programs. Closely comparable faith-rooted-but-secular positioning and teen focus.
• Boys Hope Girls Hope: Nonprofit providing mentoring, academic support, residential and community-based programming for at-risk youth. Comparable wraparound support model including tutoring, mentoring, and life-skills education.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council): Youth development organization offering mentoring, life skills, character education, and community-service programming for school-age youth. Comparable program portfolio targeting teen development and leadership.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Largest youth mentoring nonprofit in the U.S., focused on one-to-one mentoring relationships for at-risk youth. Directly comparable to H2O's One-to-One Mentoring program and at-risk teen target population.
• Youth for Christ (YFC): Faith-based nonprofit serving at-risk adolescents through mentoring, character education, and in-school programs. Comparable faith-based youth development model with school-district access.
• Boys & Girls Club of America: National nonprofit providing youth development programs including mentoring, life skills, and after-school programming for at-risk teens. Directly comparable mission and service mix to H2O's support groups, mentoring, and character education offerings.
• B.R. Ryall YMCA (Northwestern DuPage County): Local YMCA serving the same Bolingbrook/Romeoville catchment with youth development, after-school, and character-building programs. Most direct geographic peer competing for the same teen population and donor base.

Regional players

• Teen REACH (Illinois Department of Human Services): Illinois state-funded after-school program providing academic, recreational, and life-skills services to at-risk youth ages 6–17. Comparable after-school and youth-development service mix within Illinois.
• Youth Guidance: Chicago-based nonprofit providing school-based mentoring, counseling, and youth development programming to at-risk youth. Comparable in-school delivery model but operating in a different Illinois geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hearthavenoutreach
• Instagraminstagram.com/h2obolingbrook
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heart-haven-outreach-h2o-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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