THe Heart Of Ashley Foundation

MERCY IN MOTION

Who is Ashley
Ashley danced like no one was watching.
This foundation was created to honor Ashley—a young woman we dearly loved.
We knew Ashley as a beautiful, passionate young woman who deeply loved Christ. But the best way to truly understand her heart is to hear it in her own words.
What you're about to read comes from something she shared after a moment that broke her. On New Year's Day, during a Christian conference in Atlanta, she saw a homeless mother and her children on the cold street. Instead of stopping, she put her head down, hands in her pockets, and walked past.
Later, in tears, she reflected on that moment—not to hide from it, but to challenge herself and others to live differently.
"There are people who have needs—not just spiritual needs, but actual physical needs. Everybody knows somebody who is poor in spirit or somebody who just needs a little helping hand every now and then.
There are kids at schools all over the world who can't pay for their lunch every day. There are kids who can't afford to go to school every day. There are kids who just really need someone to notice them and be their friend.
There are people in nursing homes who never get to talk to anybody. There are people in all walks of life, all situations, all over the world who just need to know that somebody thinks they are important and worthwhile.
There are people everywhere who need to see a practical representation of God's love for them.
Who's supposed to care for those people? Who's supposed to meet those needs?
Because if it's me, I'm not doing it very well.
I mean, who has time for that, right?
Can we really call ourselves followers of Christ if we don't take care of the widows and the orphans?
James 1:27 says, "Religion that our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and keep oneself from being polluted by the world."
Proverbs 21:13 says, "Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered."
Proverbs 22:2 says, "Rich and poor have this in common: the Lord is the Maker of them all."
What if you cared more about taking care of people's needs than protecting your reputation, or getting somewhere on time, or getting out of the cold—or whatever?
What if we cared more about people than our insecurity or our stuff?
How powerful could that be?
We all see people every day who need help. Maybe they need a hand with something. Maybe they need a favor. Maybe they need somebody to eat lunch with them. I don't know.
But this week, I have a mission for you.
I want you to find somebody who really needs to see the work of God, and I want you to help them.
It doesn't have to be anything big and fancy. Just look at yourself and what you have available, and try to see how you can use that to help somebody else.
Maybe that means helping a friend understand their math homework. Maybe that means bringing an extra sandwich at lunch. Maybe that means inviting a friend over for dinner or church. Or maybe it's something else.
What could happen if we all did that?
Not just me and whoever is listening to this—but what if we did it, and then other people saw us doing it, and then they did the same thing because they saw us doing it and they thought it was cool?
What if we all took a moment out of our lives to actually look people in the eye and figure out what they truly need?
How many people do you think would want to follow the God that we serve if we actually practiced what we preach?”
Ashley was driven by Psalm 30:5: "Weeping may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning."
She knew life brought pain, but she also knew joy came when we stepped into the pain of others and helped carry it. Whether giving her hard earned money to a child in need or inspiring others to genuinely live out James 1:27, she tried to practice what she preached.
Through her writing, speaking, ministry, and life, Ashley quietly planted seeds in many lives.
And she once wrote:
"This is what's important in life, what I keep closest to my heart. God, love, and family. Everything else is just filler."
"I'll die happy if I've done as much good as I can and helped just one person see God's light a little clearer."
When her life was cut short at 24 in a tragic car accident, the seeds she had planted created a wave.
Her life was a testimony. Her legacy is a movement.
The Heart of Ashley Foundation exists to carry that movement forward by equipping young leaders who share her heart of mercy and compassion and to bring practical hope to the hurting.WHO WE ARE
The Heart of Ashley Foundation was established to honor Ashley’s legacy of extraordinary compassion and mercy. Inspired by her unwavering love for God and genuine heart for the hurting, we are a Christ-centered organization dedicated to finding, funding, and equipping the next generation of mercy leaders—continuing the movement she began.
WHAT WE DO
We identify and equip young leaders—30 and under—who share Ashley’s heart of compassion.
We focus on three paths of impact:
Ministries, Missions & Nonprofits: For those launching organizations or becoming full-time missionaries serving the hurtingMercy-Focused Careers: For those pursuing education or training to build careers serving the vulnerable.Social Enterprises: For those starting purpose-driven businesses that direct profits toward mercy-based causes
Our mission is simple: multiply Ashley’s legacy by empowering the next generation to transform compassion into meaningful action.
HOW WE DO IT
We provide the resources, relationships, and real-world support these young visionaries need to succeed through:
Funding: Grants for new ventures, ministries, or missions
Scholarships: For education or training
Mentorship: Personal guidance from experienced leaders of faith and impact
Training: Hands-on skill-building in leadership, operations, and service
Community: A network of like-minded changemakers committed to mercy
WHY WE DO IT
We believe the world needs more people with "The Heart of Ashley"—those who love God, the lost, their families, and the suffering. While we can never replace Ashley, we can multiply her impact by equipping others who share her heart.
We recognize and honor the trust we've been given and remain faithful stewards of all that has been entrusted to us, knowing that every resource, opportunity, and relationship is a gift from God. We don't take them for granted.
OUR LOGO
Our foundation's logo comes from Ashley's drawing created shortly before her accident. It represents a powerful truth: God gathers what the world discards—the broken pieces, the forgotten souls, the "mismatched" lives—and weaves them into something beautiful and purposeful. Each colorful strand represents someone whose story matters deeply, someone being restored and connected to a greater design. This artwork stands as divine confirmation of our calling: to recognize the inherent value in every person, especially those society has overlooked, and help reveal their place in God's masterpiece.
Psalms 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

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Heart Of Ashley Foundation

9620 Las Vegas Blvd. Suite E4#1297
Las Vegas, NV, 89123702-608-7498
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