Our Mission: Transformational Storytelling
The Hearth trusts in the power of personal stories to heal, connect, enrich, and mobilize communities for good. We believe that in an increasingly fast-paced and fractured world, sharing stories can be a radical and deeply human practice for strengthening common values, combating loneliness, cultivating compassion, and uncovering the ties that bind us to one another.

We know that when stories are told in community there is often an invitation to act—confront a social problem, bridge divisions, embody a new awareness or understanding. We work to assist communities in discerning the actions their stories invite. Often this means creating safe and transformative settings where marginalized and suffering people feel empowered to share their experiences. We also know that honest storytelling can be playful, evoking humorous self-recognition, delight and gratitude for the pleasures of life.
There are as many ways to share a story as there are people. Over the years, The Hearth has developed a variety of tested, transformative, accessible storytelling methods inviting people to write, record, sing, photograph, upload, gather with others, or stand in front of a microphone to share what they have lived. Through providing safe and welcoming spaces, The Hearth is committed to transforming residents into neighbors, enemies into friends, and towns into communities. Ultimately, we believe that gathering to share stories is one of the deepest, transformative, and most pleasurable activities we do as human beings.

The Hearth has led numerous workshops, retreats, and public events for community builders, educators, faith leaders, nonprofit staff, and activists across the United States and United Kingdom.

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