A safe place to land, for mothers rebuilding after violence.
Heart of Hope Foundation stands beside single mothers who have survived domestic violence — and is raising the funds to open a Safe Home for them in the Chicago suburbs.
We stand beside women rebuilding their lives — one step at a time.
We stand beside single mothers who have experienced domestic violence or life's hardest challenges. With compassion and care, we offer safety, support, and hope — helping women heal, find their strength, and rebuild their lives.
We are a newly founded organization, built from compassion, courage, and lived experience. Since the beginning of our journey, we have already been able to support twelve courageous women. Our primary goal is to raise the funds needed to open a Safe Home for single mothers in the suburbs of Chicago.
Sylwia Robel
The founder of Heart of Hope Foundation, Sylwia Robel, is a survivor of domestic violence. Heart of Hope was built from that lived experience — so that no woman has to face what she faced alone.
You are not alone.
There are many ways to stand with us.
Together, we are building a future where women and children can live without fear, violence, or isolation.
Give toward the Safe Home
Every donation goes toward opening our first Safe Home for single mothers and their children.
Donate now →Volunteer your time
Help at events, support outreach, or lend organizing, creative, or communication skills.
See how to help →Spread awareness
Share our mission with your community — awareness helps mothers in crisis find us sooner.
Get in touch →Be part of the change.
No matter how much time you can give, every helping hand matters.
Community events & charity fairs
Help us plan, staff, and run fundraising and awareness events like our Easter Charity Fair.
Donations, organization & outreach
Support the logistics behind every gift we receive and every family we reach.
Skilled support
Organizing, communication, design, or other skills you're willing to share.
Awareness & outreach
Help spread the word so mothers who need us can find us.
Join us in person.
Heart of Hope Easter Charity Fair
Sunday, March 15 · 10:00 AM · Kings Hall Banquets
Help us go from $6,000 to $10,000 by November 30.
Heart of Hope Foundation was selected for support through the Chicago Inspired Women — Paying It Forward (Northwest Side) giving circle. Our original goal was $5,000; thanks to their generosity, we've already raised $6,000. Our new goal is $10,000 by November 30, 2026, so we can support more women escaping domestic violence, single mothers struggling to make ends meet, and children who need safety, stability, and hope.
Provides basic support and hope.
Helps provide essentials for women and children.
Supports our Safe Home mission.
Makes a meaningful impact in rebuilding lives.
Your donation, whether $10, $25, $50, or any amount, can make a meaningful difference. Together, we can change lives, one family at a time.