Support Martial Hearts: Meals for the Homeless

Dear family, friends, and members of the community,

We’re excited to introduce you to something very close to our hearts: Martial Hearts. We are working on starting a new nonprofit organization with a mission to help those in need. We need your support to make this dream a reality, and together, we can make a real impact in the Washington, DC area.

Our Story: The Heart of Martial Hearts

We are Klark Ashley and Nahom, the members of Martial Hearts team, and our journey as martial artists has taught us the importance of discipline, perseverance, respect, and integrity. These are not just principles we carry on the mat—they are values that guide us in every area of our lives. But over time, we’ve realized that martial arts isn’t just about personal strength. True strength comes from service, compassion, and making a difference in the lives of others.

Our Christian faith further shapes our mission. We believe that God has called us to care for the most vulnerable among us. This belief is at the core of Martial Hearts: through the strength of our martial arts discipline and the love of Christ, we are committed to serving the hungry and the homeless in our community.

Right now, Martial Hearts is in its early stages, but we have an ambitious and meaningful goal: we want to provide 2,024 meals to the homeless and low-income families of Washington, DC during November and December of 2024. Each meal costs approximately $5 to prepare, and we need your help to meet this goal.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple but powerful: to provide nourishing meals to those who are hungry and struggling in our community. A meal is not just food—it’s an opportunity to connect, to offer hope, and to show that someone cares. With every meal we distribute, we hope to inspire resilience, encourage faith, and remind those we serve that they are not alone.

We are still in the process of establishing Martial Hearts as a nonprofit organization, and we need your help in making this vision a reality. From donations to volunteering to sharing our mission, every contribution will bring us one step closer to feeding the hungry and empowering lives.

How You Can Help

Here’s how you can join us in making Martial Hearts a reality:

Donate: Every $5 you give will directly go toward providing a meal for someone in need. Whether it’s a one-time donation or ongoing support, your generosity will help us meet our goal of distributing 2,024 meals this year.

Volunteer: If you’re in the Washington, DC area, we need helping hands to cook, package, and distribute meals. Your time and effort are vital to making this mission a success.

Share: Help us get the word out! Share our campaign with your friends, family, and social networks to help us reach as many people as possible. Awareness is key to making this project successful.

Get Involved: We’re open to creative ways you can help. Whether you want to offer your skills, your time, or even just pray for us, every form of support is valuable as we build this nonprofit together.

Our Long-Term Vision

While our short-term goal is to provide 2,024 meals during the holiday season, our long-term vision for Martial Hearts is even bigger. We want to build a sustainable nonprofit that continues to serve the most vulnerable in our community for years to come. We aspire to not only feed those who are hungry but to provide ongoing support, mentorship, and hope to individuals and families facing hardship. With your help, we can build a community where everyone feels empowered, valued, and loved.

A Call to Action

We’re asking for your support to bring Martial Hearts to life. We can’t do this without you. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Your donations, your time, and your willingness to share our story will help us begin this important work. It’s time to take action. Let’s nourish bodies, uplift spirits, and inspire change—one meal, one act of compassion, and one person at a time.

Thank you for believing in us, in the power of service, and in the strength of community. Together, we can make Martial Hearts a force for good in Washington, DC and beyond.

Sincerely,

Klark Ashley & Nahom

The Martial Hearts Team

Strengthened by Faith, Driven by Service