Once in a lifetime opportunity
Start your Journey to purpose today!
Showcasing Jrs/srs who have turned
adversity into strength
And spread hope to their community…
Forged Through HOPE celebrates high school seniors (and some juniors) who have faced significant adversity and emerged stronger. Teachers see these students and wonder, How do they do it? How do they get up and come to school every day?
This mini-documentary series aims to understand their perspectives, daily battles, and the HOPE that drives them. They embody Viktor Frankl’s insight that meaning is discovered “by the attitude we take toward unavoidable suffering.”
The philosopher and psychologist William James famously stated, “The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude.”
At Sweethearts & Heroes, we believe that overcoming adversity shapes identity and purpose. Forged Through HOPE recognizes students who have turned their most challenging moments into their greatest strengths, sharing their stories to inspire others.
These students become beacons of hope, showing that strength and resilience are celebrated through the toughest trials.
Have you overcome a significant personal challenge or hardship?
Want to be part of something bigger and help others?
Are you ready to share your journey?
JOIN OUR TEAM
(for graduates 18 & Up)
Are you looking to make a difference and share your story? Join us!
Selected students won’t just share their stories; they’ll have the opportunity to join our Student Teacher Empathy Program (STEP), where they’ll transform their experiences into real impact. Qualified candidates will learn to present our foundational Kindergarten through 5th grade message of HOPE and Action. You’ll tie your journey to the message and develop skills to lead, mentor, and inspire others, becoming champions of HOPE in schools and communities in your local area, across the state, and even nationwide!
In addition, featured students may be chosen for individual documentaries that showcase their stories and will light the way for those still facing their own challenges. As these students graduate, they’ll be uniquely prepared to JOIN OUR TEAM and become Sweethearts & Heroes Circle Weavers and Community Ambassadors, joining a mission of spreading empathy, resilience, and HOPE to those who need it most.
If you’ve faced adversity, found strength, and want to help others do the same, this is your chance. Join us and share your story!
