No One Should Face a Medical Crisis Alone
Anchored Hearts Foundation was created from a deeply personal understanding of what medical hardship can do to individuals and families. When illness or injury strikes, the challenges often extend far beyond medical treatment — financial stress, emotional exhaustion, and uncertainty can leave people feeling overwhelmed and alone.
Our Mission
To provide compassionate support, practical resources, and hope to individuals and families experiencing medical hardship while building stronger, more caring communities through service, advocacy, and kindness.
Our Vision
We envision a community where every person facing medical hardship has access to the support, resources, and encouragement they need to focus on healing — never feeling forgotten or alone.
Our Core Values
Compassion
We lead with kindness, empathy, and understanding in everything we do.
Integrity
We are committed to honesty, transparency, and responsible stewardship of every donation.
Community
We believe meaningful change happens when people come together to help one another.
Hope
Even small acts of kindness can create lasting hope during life's most difficult moments.
Geraldine Benkowitsch
Founder & Executive Director, Anchored Hearts Foundation
Geraldine "Geri" Martinez founded Anchored Hearts Foundation with a deep passion for helping individuals and families who are facing the overwhelming challenges that often come with medical hardship.
Through her own experiences navigating difficult seasons of life, Geri developed a strong understanding of the emotional, financial, and practical burdens families can face during times of illness and uncertainty. Those experiences inspired her to create an organization focused on compassion, connection, and providing meaningful support when people need it most.
As Founder and Executive Director, Geri is dedicated to building a community where families feel seen, supported, and reminded that they are not alone. She leads Anchored Hearts Foundation's efforts to provide care kits, emergency assistance, community resources, and partnerships that bring hope and comfort to those experiencing medical challenges.
With a heart for service and a commitment to making a difference, Geri continues to grow Anchored Hearts Foundation one relationship, one family, and one act of kindness at a time.
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Together, we can create a community where hope is stronger than hardship and every heart has an anchor.
Ready to get involved?
Whether you need support, want to volunteer, or are looking to make a donation — we'd love to hear from you.