Nurturing Hearts, Inc

04/18/2026

✨💼 NOW HIRING: PART-TIME PROGRAM FACILITATOR (Erie, PA) 💼✨

Looking for meaningful part-time work that makes a real impact? 🙌🏽
Do you have a passion for empowering youth, sharing your story, and building up the next generation? 💗

🌟 Nurturing Heart’s is looking for a Part-Time Program Facilitator to join our team!

💡 WHY THIS IS MORE THAN JUST A JOB…
This is your opportunity to pour into young girls’ lives, inspire confidence, and help shape future leaders—all while earning income and growing professionally. 💕

📍 Location: Erie, PA
⏰ Hours: 15–20 hours/week
💵 Pay: $18–$20/hour
📅 Start Date: September 2026
🎓 Paid Training: June & July

🔥 WHAT YOU’LL DO:
✔️ Facilitate empowering programs for girls
✔️ Lead engaging lessons & activities 🎤
✔️ Write weekly reports & track impact 📊
✔️ Assist with outreach & community engagement 🌍
✔️ Create social media content 📱
✔️ Help identify funding opportunities 💼

💎 WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
✨ Has a heart for youth & community
✨ Is organized, reliable & a strong communicator
✨ Can inspire through their personal story/testimony 🙏🏽
✨ Has experience in education, social work, or nonprofit work (or equivalent)
✨ Is comfortable with social media & basic tech

🎁 PERKS:
✔️ Flexible schedule
✔️ Professional development & mentorship
✔️ Purpose-driven work that truly matters 💖

📌 REQUIREMENTS:
🚗 Valid Driver’s License
🗓 Availability:
• Thursdays & Fridays (morning + 2:30–4:00 PM)
• Wednesdays (2:00–4:00 PM)

📣 READY TO APPLY OR KNOW SOMEONE PERFECT FOR THIS?
Click the link below to apply:
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1ce33135afd9aa56&from=shareddesktop_copy

📧 Or send your resume & cover letter to:
[email protected]

💜 Nurturing Heart’s is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

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Nurturing Heart's, Inc. is a self-esteem and self-development non-profit organization for girls.

03/25/2026

✨ Now Enrolling: Glow Up Girl Summer Program 2026! ✨

Calling all parents of middle school girls (6th & 7th grade)!💜

Nurturing Heart’s is excited to announce that our Glow Up Girl Summer Program is officially open for registration!

For nearly two decades (since 2006), we’ve been empowering girls across Erie County through programs focused on self-esteem, confidence, healthy choices, and leadership.

This summer, your daughter will be part of a safe, uplifting sisterhood where she can grow, connect, and thrive.

📍 Location: Wabtec – CIC Building, 901 Franklin Ave
📅 Thursdays & Fridays | June 25th – August 14th
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

🌟 Special Opportunity: Through our collaboration with Wabtec Girls, participants will have the opportunity to attend a Girls STEM Camp at Penn State Behrend (July 13–17)—introducing them to science, technology, and future career pathways.

Spots are limited and fill quickly—don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your daughter’s confidence and future! 💕

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/RE3zS3fUXbD5yU4K8

📩 Feel free to message us with any questions!

💗 Nurturing Heart’s – Empowering Girls Since 2006💗

Nurturing Hearts' Summer Glow Up Girl Program, is a transformative summer experience designed for girls entering 6th and 7th grade. This empowering program helps young girls boost their self-esteem, build confidence, and navigate emotional and physical changes in a safe, supportive, and sisterhood-c...

02/22/2026

We were honored to have our very own Founder & CEO of Nurturing Hearts, Inc Shawnta’ Pulliam-Brown, share her powerful entrepreneurship journey as part of the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program. She spoke about starting her work during a recession from a small one-bedroom apartment in the projects while on disability—driven purely by faith, resilience, and a deep passion to see girls succeed and thrive.Today, Nurturing Heart’s has served thousands of girls across Erie County for over two decades and now operates 14 programs, including online opportunities for girls. Her story is a true testament to perseverance, vision, and purpose.

She was joined by Shateria Franklin, Founder of Destiny of Our Daughters, and Shantel Hillard, Director of the Booker T. Washington Center, for an impactful and inspiring discussion with students about leadership, entrepreneurship, and community commitment. Special shout-out to Principal Matt Koval on the great job he's doing at East Middle, a Community School! 🙌🏽

A heartfelt thank you to Erie Erie's Public Schools and Ken Nickson for the invitation and for providing this meaningful opportunity through the Ice House Program. We are grateful to pour into the next generation of leaders and changemakers. 💜

02/21/2026

✨ Since 2006… Empowering Girls. Increasing Self-Esteem. Changing Lives.✨

Today we’re excited to share a special Nurturing Heart’s video highlighting our amazing middle school girls as they share what they’ve learned through the program. 💜

They spoke from the heart about confidence, loving themselves, not worrying about what others say, and knowing that they are beautiful just as they are. Their words are a powerful reminder of how important it is for girls to feel seen, supported, and encouraged during these formative years.

For nearly two decades, Nurturing Heart’s has been serving girls through self-esteem building, drug and alcohol prevention, and healthy lifestyle education—helping them grow into confident young leaders who believe in themselves.

Take a moment to listen to their voices. 💕
Their growth is real. Their confidence is rising. Their future is bright.

Thank you to every parent, partner, volunteer, and supporter who continues to help us empower girls—one heart at a time.

02/20/2026

✨ Since 2006… Empowering Girls. Increasing Self-Esteem. Changing Lives. ✨

Today we’re excited to share a special Nurturing Heart’s video featuring some of our amazing elementary and high school girls as they open up about what Nurturing Heart’s means to them and what they’ve learned along the way. 💜

From building confidence…
To discovering their voice…
Receiving love and belonging...
To learning leadership, healthy choices, and sisterhood…

Their words are the true testimony of why we do this work.

For nearly two decades, Nurturing Heart’s has been committed to empowering girls, increasing self-esteem, and helping them walk boldly in who they were created to be. Watching them grow from shy students into confident young leaders is a blessing we never take for granted.

Take a moment to listen to their hearts. 💕
Their growth is real. Their future is bright.

Thank you to every parent, partner, volunteer, and supporter who continues to help us change lives—one girl at a time.

02/20/2026

💜✨ Grateful for Community Support!✨💜

We are incredibly thankful to the Erie Community Foundation – Hear Erie’s Youth (HEY)for their generous donation in support of Nurturing Heart’s!

This meaningful contribution will help us launch our Online Grade School and Middle School Program, allowing us to reach even more girls and meet them where they are. Because of this support, we will be providing supply bags filled with materials so each student has everything they need at home to fully participate, engage, and grow during sessions. 📚🎒💻

Access matters. Preparation matters. And thanks to HEY, our girls will be ready and equipped for success.

Pictured (left to right):
Asheen Udgiri, Vice President & Fundraising Chair, Hear Erie’s Youth (HEY)
Shawnta’ Pulliam-Brown, Founder & CEO, Nurturing Heart’s
Silvia Kang, President, Hear Erie’s Youth (HEY))

We are deeply grateful for your leadership and commitment to investing in the youth of Erie. Partnerships like this allow us to continue empowering girls, increasing self-esteem, and changing lives since 2006.

Thank you for believing in our mission and in the bright futures of the girls we serve. 💜

01/21/2026

🌟 Parents—There’s Still Time to Register!🌟

With over 20 years of service to Erie’s youth, Nurturing Heart’s is proud to partner with Sacred Divine Femininity to offer a powerful Nurturing Parenting Program designed to strengthen families from the inside out. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

🔥 If you’re ready to:
✔ Build stronger family relationships
✔ Deepen connection with your child(ren)
✔ Break generational cycles
✔ Parent with greater confidence and intention

➡️ This program is for you!

📅 Informative Session begins Thursday, February 12th at 5:00 PM

💕 Program scheduling is designed to work with your availability
✨ Limited spots remain—don’t wait! Registration is almost full!

👇🏽 Register today and learn more:
https://forms.gle/QF9d837HADjNSviA7

12/05/2025

✨Congratulations to the Courier’s Women of Excellence Class of 2025! ✨

Please join us in celebrating our very own Nurturing Hearts, Inc therapist, Monica Cwynar, LCSW, on being recognized as a 2025 Woman of Excellence Award honoree! 🏆

Monica is a true example of professionalism, compassion, and dedication. Her commitment to the emotional well-being of our girls and families is evident in all she does. She consistently goes above and beyond—providing high-quality care, supporting our mission, and helping to create a safe, nurturing environment where our girls can grow and thrive.

We are incredibly proud to have Monica as part of the Nurturing Hearts family and to celebrate her well-deserved recognition for the impact she makes in our community and beyond. 💛

12/05/2025

🌸✨ Nurturing Hearts, Inc 14th Annual Beautiful Girls Workshop – Self-Esteem Makeover Experience ✨🌸

We are excited to share beautiful moments from our Self-Esteem Makeover Experience at the 14th Annual Beautiful Girls Workshop! This day was all about confidence, self-care, inner beauty, and celebrating the power of womanhood. 💖

Our girls enjoyed hands-on sessions designed to uplift, nurture, and remind them of their worth, both inside and out. From glam tutorials to wellness care, the love and empowerment in the room was undeniable. ✨

💇🏽‍♀️ Our Nurturing Hearts “Hair Angels”

A special thank you to our talented Hair Angels who shared their time and expertise to pamper our girls with self-esteem makeovers! Their skill, and encouragement left each girl glowing with pride.

✨ Eyelash Tutorial

Led by Nurturing Hearts Alumna, Shatayzha Hollingsworth
Our girls enjoyed learning simple, beautiful lash techniques that enhanced their natural features and taught them how to embrace their unique beauty. Shatayzha, thank you for inspiring confidence through creativity!

🧖🏽‍♀️ Skin Care & Facial Guidance

Led by Tahira Newsome
Tahira shared techniques for healthy skin and guided our girls through the importance of self-care, cleanliness, and confidence. Your gentle spirit and wisdom added so much value.

🎁 Prize Giveaways

It was pure joy watching our girls win self-care gifts, journals, beauty bundles, and affirming surprises that reminded them they are seen, supported, and cherished!
📸 360 Camera Fun

The smiles, laughter, and confidence captured on our 360 camera were priceless! These moments embodied joy, sisterhood, and unforgettable memories.

This workshop segment reaffirmed our mission:

✨ Beauty begins within
✨ Confidence can be cultivated
✨ Every girl deserves to feel celebrated

Thank you to every volunteer, contributor, and supporter who made this experience one our girls will remember forever. Your service matters. Your impact is real. 🌸

Together, we empower. 💖

12/04/2025

🌸✨ Nurturing Hearts, Inc 14th Annual Beautiful Girls Workshop – Day 2 Recap: Father Figure Panel ✨🌸

We are overjoyed to share these powerful moments from Day 2 of our 14th Annual Beautiful Girls Workshop, featuring one of Nurturing Hearts’ most meaningful traditions — our Father Figure Panel. 💖

This panel continues to be a cornerstone of our mission, creating space for girls to learn from strong, positive male role models who are shaping the world around them. The wisdom, encouragement, and heartfelt conversations were nothing short of transformational.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our extraordinary MC Sonya Byes, Founder & Host of Chatting with Sonya & Friends. Your grace, professionalism, and warmth guided the evening beautifully. We are truly grateful. 🎤✨

We also thank our phenomenal Father Figure Panel participants for pouring into our girls and our community:

Father Figure Panel Facilitator:
👑 Elder Patrick Lyons

Panelists:
👑 Ashton Jones, Branch Manager, Erie Bank
👑 Marcus Pacley, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
👑 Ernest London, Director of Caregiver Support, GECAC
👑 Kaeden Alexander, Lead Electronics Hardware Engineer, Wabtec
👑 Robert Daniels, Owner, Romo Pics

Special Guest:
👑 Sean Peebles, Announcer, Cleveland Cavaliers

Our heart is full because of what this panel represents:

✨ The importance of positive, present father figures
✨ The strength of shared wisdom across generations
✨ The power of community engagement and mentorship
✨ The ongoing legacy of Nurturing Hearts in shaping confident young women

To every father figure, facilitator, attendee, volunteer, sponsor, and community supporter — thank you. Your presence and contribution made this day impactful, unforgettable, and deeply inspiring.

Together, we empower. 💖