**HOLIDAY HEROES PHOTOS COMING SOON!** As we start a new week, we are taking some time for thank you's! Our hearts are so full. This year’s Holiday Heroes Experience was nothing short of magical, and it would not have been possible without the incredible village that surrounds Hardship Heroes. First and foremost, THANK YOU to every Giving Tuesday donor and our amazing matching sponsor The Growth Coach Poconos  Rick Franzo! Your generosity didn’t just fund an event, it created

TODAY. IS. THE. DAY. GIVING TUESDAY! And listen… it might not look exactly how we planned it. The snow is definitely trying to derail us BUT HEY.... we had SUN on our Golf Tournament! So I guess the universe is all about balance! With that said…  We are just $355 away from reaching our SECOND Giving Tuesday goal  Every dollar helps support the local family who lost everything in a devastating house fire  And your support means more to us than you will ever know We are absolut

Oops! We had some hiccups in our Gingerbread Houses but we are still MOVING FORWARD! Josh's accessory delivery didn't get delivered in time and Ashley had a minor emergency she needed to attend to... So here we are!  IT’S VOTING TIME! Ladies and gentlemen… the moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived! Our Gingerbread Showdown houses are COMPLETE and ready for YOUR votes! Below are the creations from:  Josh  Emily Each one poured their holiday heart (and probably a little fr

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! As we sit in so much gratitude today, I have to share this incredible update… We are just 5 days away from Giving Tuesday, and thanks to your overwhelming generosity, we’ve officially surpassed our first goal by $20! I am thrilled, honored, and honestly blown away by the love and support we’ve received this year. This is our biggest Holiday Heroes season yet, and every bit of help has meant the world. And in true Hardship Heroes fashion, we follo

Words cannot begin to describe how truly honored we are to have such amazing supporters! We took a very big chance tonight by taking on another family and raising our goal for this challenge. All of you were incredibly supportive and generous and I'm still in absolute shock we met our goal tonight! On the day of Giving Tuesday we will be sharing all the amazing people who supported us through this campaign! We had 3 new Business Sponsors who have stepped up in incredible ways

Well we're crazy! It was really fun and silly and I'm so thankful to all of you who donated and watched us act like Mrs. Doubtfire!   Giving Tuesday total is up to $1,045.00! We are more than half way to $2,000.00 and we are looking forward to next week with our FINAL CHALLENGE!

Our sweet Ziggy just graduated his first beginner training course! We couldn’t be prouder of how far he’s come! Our initially nervous first class pup was all tail wags for his last and final class! Ziggy was finally able to share his goofy puppy energy but still showed that loving companion we know he’s meant to be. We still have a ways to go before Ziggy can officially qualify as a therapy dog, but every small step gets us closer to our dream of sharing his joy, comfort, and

Hardship Heroes board members Emily & Ashley took on the Fluffy Bunny Challenge to support the Giving Tuesday Campaign! From 7 PM to 8 PM, we chatted all things Hardship Heroes, sharing stories, laughter, and trying our best to talk with mouths full of marshmallows (spoiler alert... it’s not easy! ) Every marshmallow we stuff = $20 raised for our Giving Tuesday campaign! We ended the night with $220.00 raised and almost meeting our goal of $240.00! Check out our night below!

✨ The Story ✨ Some stories stay with you forever, they shape who we are, why we do what we do, and how we see the world. Stephanie’s story is one of them. In April of 2023, Stephanie, a devoted mom of three beautiful girls, wife to her husband Matt, and a woman who lived life with energy and kindness, woke up with severe abdominal pain. Stephanie was tough, rarely complained, and had always been the strong one. But that morning changed everything. After multiple tests, she wa

Tarrajade is a loving mom doing everything she can to hold her little family together through heartbreak and hardship. She has two beautiful daughters, Genevieve 14, and Celeste 10. Like her mom, her daughter faces her own challenges with ADHD and bipolar disorder, but together they’ve found strength in love, laughter, and simply showing up for each other every day. Not long ago, their world was turned upside down when the girls’ father suffered a major stroke that left him p

Gabriel is a 6 year old little boy that has faced more challenges in his early years than most could even imagine. Coming from difficult circumstances, he is a survivor of abuse and continues to navigate the emotional effects of that trauma. His family has been working hard to rebuild a sense of safety, stability, and hope. Gabriel is a kindest and most gentle little boy. Gabriel’s mother walks to work each day to help support her family, while his grandmother continues to fa

Rachel is a devoted wife and mother of two, 9 year old Stefone Jr. and 17 year old Laylonie. Life took a difficult turn after she was involved in a serious car accident in December 2022, leaving her with ongoing back complications that have changed nearly every part of her daily life. Despite her determination, the pain has made it increasingly hard to walk and forced her to leave her caregiving job of three years, a role she loved because it allowed her to help others. Her n

Cheryl’s family has weathered a deeply emotional and challenging year. Last December, her husband spent 24 away from her and the kids receiving care for mental health struggles. This was his first time away from Cheryl and their three boys in 11 years. His absence meant missing their son Kamren’s 6th birthday and even Christmas morning. It was a heartbreaking season for the children and for Cheryl, who found herself trying to hold everything together while missing the person

This year has tested the Schwartz-Gonzalez family in ways no one could ever prepare for. In February, Michael was involved in a serious head on collision with a plow truck that left him in need of emergency neck surgery. After spending a month in the hospital, he finally made it home to begin the long road of recovery surrounded by his loving family. Just as life began to feel a little lighter, the family received joyful news, they were expecting a baby! But that joy turned t

Kimberly and Anthony’s life changed when their youngest daughter was born prematurely, beginning a lifelong journey of health challenges and doctor visits. Through every setback, Kimberly has been her rock, being strong even when she felt like she had nothing left to give. Recently, more challenges found their way to her door. Kim took on the caregiver role for her parents, as her mom battles a challenging cancer diagnosis. Each day, she pours her heart into caring for her tw

Exciting news for Hardship Heroes (and Ziggy-Doo)! We are thrilled to share that Ziggy is officially starting his therapy dog training...

What an unforgettable day! Our 4th Annual Hardship Heroes Golf Tournament was an incredible success!! We sold out the course and then...

🌊☀️ What a Splash of Support! ☀️🌊 This weekend we had the absolute honor of attending The Jim Christman Team Summer Splash to accept a...

✨A Quiet Strength, A Lasting Legacy ✨ Some heroes prefer to stay out of the spotlight, and we deeply respect that. This Hardship Hero,...

Taylor is the heart and strength of a growing family of six, a mother to four energetic boys, each with their own spark and challenges....