Crafted with Heart.
Worn with purpose.
We are a custom apparel shop and a social enterprise of Heart Ministry Center. Your purchase supports the Heart's mission, providing food, healthcare, and a way forward to people severely affected by poverty in Omaha.
Why We Started
Brave Heart Gear operates as a social enterprise with a clear purpose. It serves as a career pipeline for graduates of the Fresh Start job training program, offering hands-on experience in production, customer service, and day-to-day operations.
As a social enterprise, it is designed to sustain itself. Proceeds from Brave Heart Gear are reinvested in Heart Ministry Center. That support helps fund food assistance through our Choice Food Distribution program, access to health care for those who would otherwise go without through the Monen Healthcare Clinic, and programs that create a way forward.
The Way Forward programs include the 9-month Fresh Start job training and one-on-one support through Willing Partner programs. Together, these services help people build stability and move toward self-sufficiency.
what we stand for
Opportunity Through Employment.
We create a career pathway for graduates of the Fresh Start job training program by providing real-world experience that builds skills and supports long-term employment.
Reinvestment in Our Community.
Revenue beyond operating costs is directed back to Heart Ministry Center, helping fund access to food, health care, and programs that support long-term stability.
Dignity for All.
We carry forward Heart Ministry Center’s values of community, compassion, accountability, and excellence in how we operate, creating a workplace and customer experience grounded in respect for every person.