Hearts
that Hear, Hands

that Help
For more than 30 years, Hearing Hearts has walked alongside the Deaf community in the Dominican Republic. What began as one brother’s mission and a sister’s support has grown into a charity supporting families, teachers, and schools across the country.

Today, our vision is to build a Community Center where Deaf children and adults can learn, work, and belong.
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Children seated at individual desks in a classroom, focused on writing or drawing activities.A woman with blonde hair sitting and talking with three children, one girl sits on her lap and two children sit nearby on chairs.Colorful paper flowers in blue, red, pink, yellow, and green arranged in a bouquet.Young students sitting at desks writing in notebooks inside a classroom.Woman sitting and interacting with three young children in a cozy indoor setting.Colorful handcrafted paper flowers with spiral petals in various colors arranged in a bouquet.
Help us build the Community Center, a home for education, friendship, and opportunity.
Progress of the Build
Our impact
Education
Schools for Deaf children
Supporting classrooms with teachers, transportation, and supplies.
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Community
Community churches
15 churches providing spiritual and practical support for Deaf families.
Daily Life
Everyday needs
From meals to clothing, we meet urgent needs with dignity and care.
Community
The build of a home
Our next step:
the build of a lasting community center for education, training, and belonging.
Latest news
A New Chapter Begins
After decades of hands-on work in the Dominican Republic, Hearing Hearts now has a brand, website, and story designed to help more people see and understand the heart behind our work.
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Breaking Ground Together
After years of planning and preparation, construction on the Deaf Community Center in Santo Domingo has officially begun. The foundation is underway, a major step toward creating a lasting home for the Deaf community in the Dominican Republic.
Updates on the build
Fundraising in Motion
Our fundraising campaign is underway to complete the Deaf Community Center in Santo Domingo, and we’re inviting partners and donors to be part of building this home for the Deaf community.
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