H.E.A.R.T.S. stands for Homeschoolers Educationg, Assisting, and Reaching out Through service. It is a program that encourages homeschoolers to reach out and get involved in their community and beyond to make a difference. It's purpose is to bring together a huge diverse group of homeschoolers into community projects and create public awarness.

H.E.A.R.T.S. began in N.J. by a homeschooling mom named Michele Pulis. It is now a national program.

This group is for homeschoolers in the Western Maryland area(Boonesboro,Cumberland,Fairplay, Frostburg,Hagerstown, Smithsburg, Williamsport, Fenzil,Flintstone, Oldtown, Oakland,Barton, Lonaconing, Westernport, or any where in Western Maryland ) as well as the outlaying areas in W.Va,(MArtinsburg, Sheperdstown, Falling waters,Ridgely, Keyser,Wiley Ford,Romeny, etc.) and Pa.(Centerville,Bedford,Mann's Choice,etc,). This group is where we will be posting all activities.

We will be following the national H.E.A.R.T.S. themes :

January/February: Valentines

March/April: Handmade Blankets

May/June: Food

July/August: School Supplies

September: Winter Warmth

October/November: Holiday Gifts

December: Holiday Cards

We also have special projects for some of the themes.

The National H.E.A.R.T.S. website is at :
http://www.H-E-A-R-T-S.org

Remember....TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!