About Heart of the Future
A Little About Our Founder
A Little About Our Founder
A Little About Our Founder
Our Founder is Erica Ford. Erica is driven by her desire to be a mentor for youth. This desire sparked her vision of supporting youth who feel or have felt forgotten due to having an incarcerated parent or guardian. She has experienced the pain of having an incarcerated parent. Erica feels that it doesn’t matter how long the parent has
Our Founder is Erica Ford. Erica is driven by her desire to be a mentor for youth. This desire sparked her vision of supporting youth who feel or have felt forgotten due to having an incarcerated parent or guardian. She has experienced the pain of having an incarcerated parent. Erica feels that it doesn’t matter how long the parent has been missing, one day or five years. Any time a parent or guardian spends away from their child adversely impacts that child’s life. Erica’s goal is to ensure youth understand that there’s someone in their corner!
Her experience as a youth career coach moved her to choose workforce development for 11th-12th grade students. As a career coach, she sees daily the frustration youth encounter not having a reliable and supportive network. Erica always encourages youth that it’s okay to dream! Erica’s hope is to help youth realize that they can have hope and most certainly a future. They are the future! Heart of the Future, Inc.!
Erica has a bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
When she’s not mentoring and coaching youth, Erica enjoys attending church, spending time with family and teaching dance fitness classes.
Our Purpose
A Little About Our Founder
A Little About Our Founder
To impact the future of low-income youth who face challenges through parental incarceration.
We are especially focused on supporting high school juniors and seniors on their future paths.
See our programs on the About Us page and email for more information.
Our Mission
A Little About Our Founder
Our Mission
To create an environment that builds, educates, and empowers families to master difficult experiences.
Our mission relies on donations that are applied 100% to our programs, are 100% tax deductible and may be securely given right here on our site.
Upcoming events
Triad Minority & Women's Business Expo Aug 28
Come see us and hear more about our services at The Enterprise Conference Center
Saturday, August 28 from 12-5pm
recent community events
Christmas Cheer
Prom & College Scholarship
Prom & College Scholarship
Heart of the Future was humbled to support a family for Christmas with a 10 year old boy with autism who has an incarcerated parent. Funds raised helped purchase Christmas gifts and bless the family as a whole!
Prom & College Scholarship
Prom & College Scholarship
Prom & College Scholarship
Heart of the Future was privileged to help the dreams of a high schooler to both experience the glamour of prom and to establish a college fund. The future can be bright with the right support.
Back to School Drive
Prom & College Scholarship
Back to School Drive
Heart of the Future was excited to ensure many at risk youth had the supplies to confidently start the school year. Basic supplies are out of reach for so many of our youth. We are proud to do just a bit to support youth education.
Heart of the future experience testimonials
Family in Need
"I want you to know how thankful I am & our entire family is for the wonderful Christmas you all gave to [us]! It truly made his day! He was very HAPPY & [his father] was very grateful as well! You all are special people & very caring! My sister cried when I told her what you all did. She sends her many thanks also!"
Focus on Special Needs
"Thank you so much for making our Christmas so special. He loved his gifts and uses his art supplies all the time. You guys made that happen and its brought so much joy. Thank you so so so much. The world needs more people like you."