Category Archives: Press

WBTV News Bounce Features Heart’s Volunteer Drive

Delano Little of WBTV News interviewed Executive Director Emily Elliott about Heart’s volunteer drive to recruit tutors for 350 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students. The interview was featured on the station’s Bounce TV channel. Have one hour weekly to volunteer as a tutor for an elementary school student? Click here to sign up today or for more information.… continue reading

Math Tutoring At High-Poverty Charlotte Schools Gets Boost From Duke Energy

Heart is thrilled to share that we are expanding our programs in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, thanks to a $8,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation.

“Math skills that students learn at a young age serve as a foundation block for their entire education career,” said Stick Williams, Duke Energy Foundation president. “Those skills advance other academic pursuits and help our young people meet and overcome new challenges as they prepare for the future.”

“Lack of math proficiency can become a barrier to a student’s academic confidence,” … continue reading

HEART Tutoring’s Logo to Appear on Jimmie Johnson’s Helmet at the Brickyard

Jimmie Johnson revealed today the Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope design he will wear during this weekend’s Sprint Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HEART Tutoring is proud to share that we are one of five winners to receive a $25,000 grant, a Blue Bunny ice cream party and logo placement on Johnson’s helmet this Sunday.

Emily Elliott, Executive Director of HEART Tutoring says, “We are thrilled and thankful that Jimmie Johnson is lending his name … continue reading

HEART is featured in SouthPark Magazine

HEART is featured in SouthPark Magazine – article highlights the work of SouthPark / Foxcroft neighbors in identifying the need for and founding the program.

Read full article here.… continue reading