Hope at Heart

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Hope at Heart Childhood cancer doesn’t just impact the child — it shakes the entire family to its core. We founded this organization to change that.

Hope at Heart creates memory-making moments and provides assistance to families battling childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer, colon cancer, and sickle cell disease. Our Story and Purpose – Hope at Heart Foundation
Our children’s cancer foundation was created with one unwavering purpose: to support families fighting pediatric cancer in every way possible. We saw the gaps that families face after diagnosis: emotional distress, financial instability, lack of mental health support, and long, exhausting days in and out of hospitals without a safety net. Our mission began with a clear focus on children and adolescents battling cancer. We provide the support systems families need to keep going — housing and utility assistance, transportation to treatment, respite spaces for caregivers, and access to mental wellness services. We believe healing isn’t just about medicine; it’s about stability, community, and hope. Over time, we’ve extended our services to young adults and, through our senior program, to older individuals facing similar gaps in care — but our heart and our primary purpose remain rooted in pediatric cancer. Why we exist:�We exist because no family should ever have to choose between keeping the lights on and staying by their child’s side in the hospital. Because no sibling should feel forgotten. And because no child should face cancer without a community behind them. We are here to fill the gaps — the ones that aren’t covered by insurance, by policy, or by circumstance — and to bring relief, dignity, and strength to families who deserve all three. Find out more at www.hopeatheart.org

10/02/2026

Thank you to everyone that came out to support us last night at our first annual Prom Night Rewind! We couldn’t have pulled off such a great event without our amazing sponsors and partners:

Gamez Law Firm, Community First Health Plans, Commissioner Tommy Calvert, Bexar County Precinct 4, Brianna's Boutique, 210 La Chismosa, Southtown 101 - Bar • Grill • Live Music, Aguazul Seafood, Live From The Southside, Michelle Cantu Rodriguez - The Corporate Chingona, Image Avenue, and Ancira.

Don’t forget to grab your tickets for our event on Wednesday! Check our story for the link! See y’all there!
09/29/2026

Don’t forget to grab your tickets for our event on Wednesday! Check our story for the link! See y’all there!

Happy belated birthday to one of our outstanding board members Ricardo Ramirez-Rodriguez! We hope you had a great day - ...
09/22/2026

Happy belated birthday to one of our outstanding board members Ricardo Ramirez-Rodriguez! We hope you had a great day - you deserve it!

Meet Our New Chief Clinical Officer, Tammy CantuHope at Heart Foundation is proud to welcome Tammy Cantu as our Chief Cl...
09/11/2026

Meet Our New Chief Clinical Officer, Tammy Cantu

Hope at Heart Foundation is proud to welcome Tammy Cantu as our Chief Clinical Officer.
Tammy is a clinical CBT psychotherapist specializing in trauma, addiction, and relationships, bringing more than 15 years of experience in clinical practice, nonprofit leadership, program development, and community advocacy to Hope at Heart.

In her role as Chief Clinical Officer, Tammy will lead the development and growth of Hope at Heart’s Mental Health Program, expanding access to trauma-informed individual, couples, family, and group counseling for individuals and families impacted by cancer. The program is designed to address not only the immediate emotional effects of cancer, but the long-term impact on relationships, family stability, identity, grief, and overall well-being.

For Tammy, this work is also personal. As a cancer survivor, she understands firsthand that the cancer journey extends far beyond treatment. Her personal experience, combined with her clinical expertise, has shaped her commitment to creating meaningful systems of support that care for the whole person and the entire family.
Tammy will also help strengthen Hope at Heart’s clinical partnerships, professional training opportunities, and long-term vision for accessible, evidence-based mental health care.

“Cancer changes more than a person’s health. It can change relationships, families, identity, and the way we see the future. My goal is to make sure families have the emotional and clinical support they need not only to survive what they are facing, but to heal beyond it.” — Tammy Cantu

Please join us in welcoming Tammy to this new leadership role as we continue putting the heart where the hurt is. 🎗️

Fundraiser is about to start! Stop by for a car wash! Location details below.
09/07/2026

Fundraiser is about to start! Stop by for a car wash! Location details below.

Don’t forget! Tomorrow!
09/06/2026

Don’t forget! Tomorrow!

Need a quick car wash? Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our Quick Quack fundraiser on September 7 from 4-7! Valid only at the location listed below. Message us with any questions!

Forget having to make dinner next week! Treat yourself to Raising Cane's on SE Military and a portion of sales from this...
09/04/2026

Forget having to make dinner next week! Treat yourself to Raising Cane's on SE Military and a portion of sales from this location will be donated to Hope at Heart! So, stop by the location below on 9/10 from 5-9 to get some great food and support a great cause!

Need a quick car wash? Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our Quick Quack fundraiser on September 7 from 4-7! Valid...
09/03/2026

Need a quick car wash? Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our Quick Quack fundraiser on September 7 from 4-7! Valid only at the location listed below. Message us with any questions!

Faith is often expressed through simple acts of love.Together with Hope at Heart, Jason Massiatte, and the Salesian Sist...
09/01/2026

Faith is often expressed through simple acts of love.
Together with Hope at Heart, Jason Massiatte, and the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco, Carmen Gamez participated in something truly special as medals bearing the words “I am loved” were created for children battling cancer.

Those three words carry a powerful reminder that every child is seen, cherished, and surrounded by a community that refuses to let them face their journey alone.

We are grateful to be part of a mission rooted in faith, compassion, hope and three words that every human needs to know: I am loved.

Need a Carwash? Come on by the Quick Quack Car Wash at 14094 O’Connor Rd between 4PM and 7PM on September 7 and donate t...
08/28/2026

Need a Carwash? Come on by the Quick Quack Car Wash at 14094 O’Connor Rd between 4PM and 7PM on September 7 and donate to Hope at Heart for a car wash!

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8426 Fountain Circle
San Antonio, TX
78229

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12103893460

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