Dr. Halim Ali is the Founder and Executive Director of From The Heart Foundation. Since 2016 he has served as a mental health professional, community activist, youth and adult mentor, and master facilitator in several modalities of mental health and behavioral health curricula. Dr. Ali is currently also authoring his first book to be released in early 2023. He works directly with the Denver Metro community and its suburbs advocating for individual empowerment and mental health awareness to establish healthy American families. Through community events and programs ranging from youth leadership courses, Rites of Passage programs, adult male health and wellness workshops, educational seminars, and community/public services, Dr. Ali is for the people first. He works hard in creating new movements that are direct, intentional, and purposeful throughout all platforms of healthcare geared toward healthy individuals, families, and communities.
Eddie Mae Woolfolk (Ms. Eddie) serves alongside her husband Pastor Robert E. Woolfolk (Pastor Bob) at Agape Christian Church as Administrative Assistant and Program Director. Woolfolk has dedicated her life to serving others, especially people experiencing homelessness, ex-offenders, and those who hurt. Woolfolk is a graduate of Kansas Bible College with a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies.
Her work in the community includes starting a transitional house program to house men of color released from the justice system. Additionally, she has created and managed many support services that include counseling, mental health education and treatment, and peer mentoring and navigation. Woolfolk also provides basics for many in need, such as a weekly food bank and a community kitchen, and provides monthly meals to youth during the summer.
Woolfolk has been recognized by several community organizations for the work she has done in the community. Of all of her accomplishments and awards, she is most proud of being chosen as a child of God.
Salama Douah (Youth Awards Winner) brings global perspective and a pure heart to her education. Douah sees the good in others and uses that as her motivation to make her community and the world a better place.
She is a student who has a passion for social justice issues. She has helped organize movements for her peers who have suffered from unjust immigration policies. Douah has also led initiatives at school so it can be a more inclusive environment for every type of student, such as the Day of Silence for LGBTQ students, and has participated in programming to help support students who struggle with mental health. Douah has volunteered and been part of the Boys and Girls Club of America which has allowed her to grow as a leader.