Honoring a legacy of love and hope
Welcome to Myra’s Heart & Hope Foundation, a community-driven nonprofit built on the enduring spirit of Myra. Discover our story, our commitment to uplifting others, and how we turn compassion into tangible support for those facing hardship in Burlington, North Carolina and beyond.
Inspired by myra's heart
Myra’s Heart & Hope Foundation was inspired by my mother, Myra, and the way she lived her life—with strength, compassion, and unwavering love for others. Watching her navigate Parkinson’s disease with grace and resilience showed me what true courage looks like. Even while facing her own challenges, she remained a source of comfort, generosity, and encouragement to everyone around her.
To the community, she was a helping hand, a listening ear, and a reminder that kindness can exist even in the hardest moments. This foundation exists to honor her legacy, turning her heart into action by providing hope, resources, and support to individuals and families facing hardship, illness, and uncertainty. Through Myra’s Heart & Hope Foundation, her love continues to live on.
Making a lasting difference
The biggest difference we hope to make is helping people feel supported, seen, and not alone during some of the hardest moments of their lives. Through Myra’s Heart & Hope Foundation, we meet immediate needs—such as food, hygiene items, school supplies, and basic necessities—while also restoring dignity, hope, and a sense of stability.
Beyond providing resources, we are a source of encouragement for individuals and families facing illness, financial hardship, or life transitions. Our foundation strives to uplift people emotionally as well as physically, reminding them that their circumstances do not define their worth or future. We aim to create lasting impact by turning compassion into action—helping families regain hope, empowering children, and building stronger, more resilient communities.
The heart of our impact
If someone wants to understand the 'heart' of what Myra's Heart & Hope Foundation does, it's our unwavering commitment to ensuring people feel supported, seen, and never alone. We believe that by meeting basic needs with dignity and compassion, we can spark hope and resilience. From monthly meal outreach for the homeless, to distributing hygiene essentials, school supplies, and winter coats, every action is rooted in Myra's spirit of generosity.
In honor of Myra’s love for baking, our community bake sales and fundraising events also turn generosity into tangible support. At the heart of everything we do is a simple mission: to serve with love, lead with empathy, and create pathways of hope for every individual and family we touch.
After learning about Myra’s Heart & Hope, we want you to leave feeling hopeful, inspired, and connected—knowing that compassion still exists and that real help is being given with love and purpose. We hope you feel that even small acts of kindness can create meaningful change. Become part of our mission—whether by donating, volunteering, sharing our story, or simply spreading kindness in your own communities. Every action, big or small, helps us continue Myra’s legacy of love, resilience, and service.