One Heartland

Mission

One Heartland helps to improve the lives of children, youth and families facing significant health challenges or social isolation.

Vision

A world where everyone feels appreciated, celebrated and free of stigma and discrimination. We want a community where individuals have the opportunity to learn and grow so that they may lead healthier and more productive lives.

Values

Education: Focus on growth through education; provide the knowledge and resources for our participants to manage their unique circumstances.

Recreation: Harness the power of the natural environment, play and team building to grow strong individuals and community leaders.

Diversity: A strong community celebrates each person’s individuality.

Partnerships: An essential element of building a strong community.

Responsiveness: Support the changing needs of our community.

One Heartland began in 1993 to address an unmet need in the HIV/AIDS community, after a young boy was denied entry into traditional summer camp due to his HIV status. More than 25 years later, we are still providing summer camp to kids who need it most and have expanded to serve more youth than ever before.

We are a Minneapolis-based nonprofit organization providing summer camps to at-risk children and youth. Our participants are affected by HIV/AIDS, experiencing homelessness, in the LGBTQ community, or working for a healthy lifestyle. We welcome these young people for a week of play to build skills, confidence, and friendships.