I Love To Give

By Laura Browne Friday, April 29, 2022 6:41PM

H.E.A.R.T.S. Durham nonprofit serving teen parents wins North Carolina Peace Prize

The nonprofit organization Helping Each Adolescent Reach Their Spark (H.E.A.R.T.S.) has won this year's North Carolina Peace Prize.

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The nonprofit organization Helping Each Adolescent Reach Their Spark (H.E.A.R.T.S.) has won this year's North Carolina Peace Prize, an award founder and executive director Tameka Brown said left her at a loss for words.

"I don't do this work because I'm going to get awarded for it or rewarded for it," Brown said. "I do it because I absolutely love the work that I do. I love to give. I love to love."

H.E.A.R.T.S. works with young parents in the community between the ages of 13 and 22 to provide resources, education and services while promoting self-sufficiency and independence. According to Brown, a major goal is ending harmful generational cycles often caused by teen pregnancy.