Roots to stand on. Wings to rise. Room to grow.
Mending Hearts And Homes Family Outreach, Inc. (MHHFO) walks alongside children, youth, families, single mothers, veterans and neighbors across Alabama — mentoring, reading together, building leaders, and making sure nobody carries the hard seasons alone.
Our mission
Restoring hearts and homes. Building stronger youth, families and communities — together.
MHHFO is an Alabama nonprofit, incorporated in 2002, strengthening children, youth, families, single mothers, veterans and communities through literacy, education, mentoring, character development, life skills, leadership, family support, wellness, economic empowerment, and service — organized under one simple framework:Roots • Wings • Grow.
We place special emphasis on STEM, STEAM and the arts for every child — programs that are often the first thing cut from a school budget — and we make room intentionally for underprivileged yet deserving kids so that inclusion isn't an afterthought, it's the point.
Roots
A strong foundation — family, literacy, education, character, culture, values, mentorship and community.
Wings
Life skills, leadership, education and career preparation that let a young person picture a future and go get it.
Grow
Opportunity, service, employment, entrepreneurship, higher education and community involvement that carry a household forward.
Programs
What we run, week in and week out.
Every initiative sits under the Roots • Wings • Grow framework and is designed for the children, teens, families, single moms and veterans we serve.
MHHFO Coaching Academy
Life-skills and leadership programming for ages 9–12, 13–15 and 16–18 — character, communication, decision-making, financial literacy and college/career readiness.
Learn more →RootsLiteracy & Reading Initiative
Reading clubs, family reading nights, book distribution, storytelling and reading competitions that build literacy at every age.
Learn more →RootsAfter-School Education Program
Homework support, reading, STEM/STEAM, creative arts, social-emotional learning and mentorship for elementary-age students.
Learn more →WingsDiamonds & Pearls Leadership Initiative
Leadership development for young women and young adults — confidence, professional etiquette, financial literacy and mentorship.
Learn more →WingsBoys Leadership Development
Character, responsibility, confidence, decision-making and community service for boys and young men.
Learn more →GrowVeterans In Need (VIN)
Resource navigation, community referrals, employment and educational resources for veterans and their families.
Learn more →GrowSingle Moms Initiative
A workforce-development concept pairing job preparation, culinary training, financial literacy and mentorship for single mothers.
Learn more →RootsSafe Haven Youth Initiative
The Roots & Wings Healing Circle — structured activities, mentoring and support for healthy youth development.
Learn more →In the community
Moments from our programs.
Real photos from real program days — reading circles, art tables, and the kind of mentoring that doesn't always make it into a brochure.
Where we serve
Where the need is, we seek to serve.
MHHFO's current and planned community focus includes Birmingham and Jefferson, Clarke, Washington, Wilcox, Mobile and Shelby counties, with room to grow wherever there's demonstrated need and the right partnerships.
Our founder
The person behind the vision.
Partner with us
Ways to give.
Every gift goes directly into programming — books, mentor training, event costs and family assistance. MHHFO is a 501(c)(3), so gifts are tax deductible. Sponsorship packages may include recognition, program sponsorship, scholarship sponsorship, and event sponsorship; specific benefits are documented in a written sponsorship agreement.
See it in action
On July 1, 2026, our founder hosted Art Exhibit: Vandiber's Art & Couture Designs Collection — Roots, Wings & Becoming Light at the Hampton Inn in Jackson, AL — an evening of original abstract art, a sneak peek of the Vandiber Couture fashion line, a silent art auction, spoken word, original poetry, and live jazz and blues featuring guest performer Kim Harmon. Proceeds from events like this go directly back into MHHFO programming for youth, families and communities.
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Silver
$500
Bronze
$5,000
Platinum
$10,000
Golden
$25,000
Questions
Before you reach out.
If your question isn't here, call or email us. A real person answers during office hours.
Who can join a program?+
Any child, youth, family, single mother or veteran in our service area. There is no cost and no membership — start with a call or the form below.
How do I volunteer or mentor?+
Mentors complete a background check and a short orientation, then commit to about two hours a week. Event and drive volunteers can start right away.
Where does a donation go?+
Directly into programming — books, mentor training, event costs and family assistance. MHHFO is a 501(c)(3), so gifts are tax deductible.
What does "Roots • Wings • Grow" mean?+
It's how MHHFO sequences its work: build a strong foundation first (Roots), equip people with skills and confidence (Wings), then move individuals and communities forward (Grow).
Contact & locations
Reach out. We'd love to hear from you.
Whether you need a program, want to volunteer, or are looking for a way to give — start here.
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