Our Roots

My name is Kacie, and I am the founder of Hearten Inc. I am married to Tanner, my best friend, who serves as a Firefighter/EMT with the Fort Myers Fire Department. We are blessed with three children. Our daughter, Gianna, is soon graduating from NFMHS. Our second oldest, Gage, is a freshman at NFMHS, and our youngest, Griffin Deane, will start kindergarten at Oasis North this fall.

Having grown up in Cape Coral and lived here for over 35 years, I decided to keep my family roots firmly planted in this community. I attended Cape Elementary, Gulf Middle, Cape High, and ultimately graduated from Bishop Verot. During my childhood, I was a part of Cape Christian Fellowship, which back then was held in the lunchroom at Gulf Middle. It's incredible how time flies. Now, as a wife and mother, we are raising our three beautiful children here in Cape Coral and are actively involved in Christian Life Fellowship Church.

We firmly believe that everyone experiences different seasons in life, and some harder than others. We know from personal experience that during these difficult times, God places the right people in our lives—friends, family members, or even strangers—to offer the help we need at the exact moment we need it.

Hearten Inc. was established with the purpose of Standing In The Gap for our community, providing support and spreading joy during times of hardship. We firmly believe that each of us possesses unique talents and gifts that can be used to assist others. Let us come together, be there for one another, and grow as a community on this journey of life!

From the roots up our future will grow

Join us on this heartfelt journey of spreading joy, love, and celebration to children in need within our community. Together, let's create a world where every child's birthday is cherished, regardless of the challenges they face. 

“Hearten implies
the lifting of dispiritedness or despondency by an infusion of fresh courage or happiness”

— Kacie, Founder of Hearten Inc.