Our Mission Statement

The Hearts of Fire Foundation's vision is to inspire and uplift children and their families during their time of need. We believe that offering a hand of kindness brings joy, hope, and distraction to those in a clinical hospital setting or those embarking on a journey into foster care. It helps them maintain a more positive outlook. Art has the power to heal, encourage and makes the hospital or new home a much friendlier place.

The message of art can be subliminal, giving hope and providing dignity and joy for children and their families without them even realizing it.

Studies have found that there is therapeutic, stimulating and soothing value in the use of color and shapes while navigating difficult circumstances. Patients recover quicker and endure less stress and pain when they are surrounded by an environment that offers tranquil, joyfull images in their clinical surroundings. It helps foster children adjust to their new situation even quicker.

By utilizing art, our goal is to create a warm, encouraging atmosphere that offers an escape to a happier place while dealing with medical issues or waiting on test results. Art can capture the imagination so the families can step out of their lives if even for a brief moment. Our designs will hopefully bring a smile and offer a glimmer of hope in a painfully difficult family situation. 

We also will provide an opportunity for all families to find a piece of joy and encouragement regardless of their station in life. We will reach out to all youth/family centered religious and/or civic associations, offering them a means of expressing themselves through art and apparel.

At Hearts of Fire Foundation we will ALSO focus on the "older" kids. We understand that the little ones will grow up to be our treasured "SAINTS" or as normally referred to as "Senior Citizens." These groups of people need to be loved and protected. Therefore we will journey with them as well.

Hearts of Fire Foundation exists to remind every child that they are loved, valued, brave, and never alone.

We will make every effort to provide these resources for children with debilitating illnesses or traumatic family changes free of charge through the use of benefactors and fundraisers. Ultimately, our goal is to "Hand out HOPE like it was candy in our pockets." -

Join us in making the world a little sweeter place.    

Rex and Catherine Lones