Friends celebrating together at a community gathering
The Heart of Dancing Shoes

The Heart of Dancing Shoes

Dancing Into Hearts, Changing Lives.

Giving, services, and gathering places for neighbors across the city and surrounding areas.

Next gathering · An evening of movement, music, and possibility.

Our focus

We serve seniors, veterans, families in hardship, and neighbors who need additional support.

The Heart of Dancing Shoes, Inc. (THODS) brings hope and a voice to underserved communities through encouragement, mentoring, services, and resources. We serve seniors, veterans, individuals and families facing financial hardship, and others who need additional support and a caring place to turn.

Community volunteers working together at a resource bank

Care becomes momentum when we move together.

The giving circle

Your Generosity Keeps the Rhythm Going

Every gift helps us dance hope into the hearts of people by creating meaningful experiences, providing support when it matters most, and reminding our neighbors that they are seen, valued, and never forgotten. Whether your gift is big or small, your generosity becomes part of a greater rhythm—one that moves people, strengthens communities, and creates lasting impact. Give in a way that feels right for you, and help us keep the rhythm of hope moving

Continue to give

A secure giving experience will be available soon.

On the calendar

Come be part of the story.

Guests dancing at an elegant celebration

The Heart Gala

An evening for generosity and joy

Venue to be announced

Community Care Day

Hands-on service and shared resources

City gathering space

Winter Lights Social

Music, movement, and meaningful connection

Location coming soon

Make room for more good

Bring your hands, heart, and your own way of showing up.

Whether you have an hour, an idea, or a network to share, there is a place for you in this movement.

Get involved
Volunteers making a difference together

Let’s make the next step feel possible.

Find support. Give with heart. Gather with purpose.