HEART is now LivingKind.

For over two decades as HEART, we’ve helped students turn empathy into action. We provide the curriculum, the mentorship, and the spark. Our students provide the impact. Watch our story to see 25 years of change in the making.

LivingKind has reached more than 150,000 students. Join us in cultivating a more compassionate world, one young person at a time.

LivingKind offers PreK–12 education programs, teacher training, youth-led clubs, and curricula that inspire empathy and drive positive action for animals, people, and the planet.

  • Inspiring Youth Impact

    Inspiring Youth Impact

    Our programs help young people build social awareness, find their place within the broader community, and strengthen their academic and civic engagement as compassionate changemakers. We harness their natural fascination and affinity with animals as a foundation to build empathy for all beings and the environment.

  • Education Resources

    Real Tools for Educators

    LivingKind has developed an extensive collection of resources and teaching tools for diverse educational settings, including more than 200 lesson plans and activities for educators to seamlessly incorporate into their classroom curricula. Become a member for free to access the resource library today!

  • Get Involved

    Support Our Work

    We rely on generous supporters, donors, advocates, and volunteers. There are several ways to get involved through your time, talent, and treasure and we can’t wait to welcome you! When you’re ready to turn your passion into action, we’re here.

“There aren't many people who come to me and talk to me about compassion and caring… My takeaway is that no matter how big or small the action, it can make a big difference. I want to be a part of that difference.”

— Hailey, 9th Grade Student

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