In the spotlight

Our local heroes

At the heart of Hearing Hearts are everyday heroes:
teachers, pastors, students, and families across the Dominican Republic.
Their dedication makes classrooms possible, creates spaces for worship and connection, and supports Deaf individuals who too often feel forgotten.

Minister & Co-Founder Ken Bell shares the Mission

Three smiling women standing close together with their arms around each other, with a mural painting in the background.

A man in a green polo shirt, Hendrix, with white trim smiling with his arm around a woman wearing glasses and a black shirt inside a room.

Group of eight diverse women including Vivian, standing in a row inside a room with a window and beige wall.

Three smiling adults including Vivian, standing together outdoors in front of a teal wall with yellow trim.

Smiling couple posing closely together, with the man wearing a plaid shirt and the woman in a white top with curly hair.

4 women smiling, with two holding babies, Lilly bear and Lilly Anna, on each side, standing in front of a yellow wall and white window shutters.

An elderly man, Hector and woman, his mum standing close together, smiling at the camera.

Smiling man, Fransisco, and woman Vivian standing indoors with the man's arm around the woman's shoulder.

"Hearing Hearts is a beacon of hope.  It shines a light into the depths of the heart, reminding people of their worth and showing them that their needs can be met."

Ken Bell

Missionary & Founder

Behind the scenes

The family

Following Vivian’s passing in 2023, our family stays devoted and driven to keep the vision alive of growing the community Ken and Vivian build together.

Two men smiling outdoors with trees and pink flowers in the background.

Three smiling adults, Ryan, Vivian and Shane, outdoors on a sunny day with hills and houses in the background.

A group of children and an older woman gathered around a birthday cake with lit candles, preparing to blow them out.

With love, 
Ken, Ryan, Shane, Suki and the kids

in memory of Vivian

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