There are many ways to support the work of Hearing Hearts, whether you're giving a one-time gift, helping build the Community Center, or partnering as an organization.
However you choose to give, your support brings education, dignity, and opportunity to the Deaf community in the Dominican Republic.
Make a difference for the future
Support the build of the Community Center
Be part of building a lasting home base for the Deaf Dominican community in Santo Domingo. Your donation will go directly into construction and hiring deaf workers for the project.
Your donation will help us build a home for education, friendship, and opportunity.
We welcome partnerships with organizations, churches, and businesses who want to make long-term impact. Together, we can create sustainable opportunities for education, work, and community life.
Every gift makes a difference, from one meal to one month of school supplies. Your generosity keeps schools open, teachers supported, and students learning.
Hearing Hearts Ministries is a registered Canadian charity working for more than 30 years alongside the Deaf community in the Dominican Republic.
We partner with local Deaf leaders and educators to expand access to education, sign language inclusion, and community programs. Our work includes four Deaf schools, 15 inclusive churches, and now the creation of the country’s first Deaf-led Community Center - a place for learning, training, and belonging.
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Why is the Community Center so important?
In the Dominican Republic, more than thousand Deaf people face daily barriers to education, employment, and participation in society. The Hearing Hearts Deaf Community Center will be the first permanent home built with and for the Deaf community.
It will provide classrooms, trade training, leadership workshops, a teaching kitchen, and dorm rooms for those traveling from rural areas - all designed for accessibility and self-sustainability through local employment and small business activities.
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How are donations used?
Every donation directly supports Deaf-led programs and local impact in the Dominican Republic. Funds go toward teacher and Deaf pastor salaries, student transportation, school materials, food, and clothing - as well as the construction and operation of the new Community Center. We also prioritize hiring Deaf workers and support staff during construction to ensure the project creates jobs and empowerment from day one.
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Is Hearing Hearts Ministries officially registered and accountable?
Yes. Hearing Hearts Ministries is a CRA-registered Canadian charity and operates in partnership with MISVEC (Ministerio a los Sordos – Vida y Esperanza en Cristo), a legally recognized nonprofit organization in the Dominican Republic. All donations are managed through official charity accounts and overseen by our Board of Directors. We maintain financial transparency, annual reporting, and independent oversight to ensure every dollar supports our mission.
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How can I get involved or partner with Hearing Hearts?
There are many ways to make a difference:
- Donate to help complete the Deaf Community Center.
- Partner as a church, foundation, or company to fund specific phases or training programs.
- Host a fundraiser or awareness event in your community.
Every action helps expand Deaf education, leadership, and inclusion across the Dominican Republic, creating lasting opportunities for generations to come.
