About Love Better Foundation
We don't just offer programs —
we build relationships, restore
hope, and empower lives.
promoting personal and community development.
Organizational Overview
Built on the belief that healthy relationships change lives.
Love Better Foundation was established on the belief that healthy relationships, supportive communities,
and access to meaningful resources can help individuals and families heal, grow, and thrive. The
organization was founded in response to the impact of broken relationships, emotional challenges, and
gaps in support experienced by individuals, families, and communities.
Today, Love Better Foundation is a purpose-driven organization committed to fostering healing, restoring hope, and promoting personal and community development. Through mentorship, educational programming, wellness initiatives, relationship and family support, resource navigation, and community outreach, the organization works to empower individuals and families with tools and opportunities that support long-term growth and well-being.
Vision & Mission
A model for how communities can heal
together.
Our Vision
To build a nationally recognized model where every individual regardless of background or experiences the transformative power of love, walks confidently in their purpose, and contributes to thriving communities.
Our Mission
Where Love Heals and Purpose Grows. We inspire healing, restore hope, and empower individuals, families, and communities through love, education, mentorship, and service.
Our Guiding Principles
The values that shape every relationship
we build.
Compassion & Empathy
We lead with compassion, empathy, respect, and kindness, recognizing the dignity and unique experiences of every individual we serve.
Personal Growth & Development
We promote continuous learning, personal development, and opportunities that empower individuals to reach their full potential.
Purpose & Empowerment
We encourage individuals to discover their strengths, recognize their potential, and pursue meaningful goals with confidence and purpose.
Community & Collaboration
We strengthen individuals, families, and communities through meaningful connections, partnerships, collaboration, and service.
Healing & Resilience
We create supportive pathways that encourage healing, restoration, hope, and resilience while equipping individuals with tools to navigate life's challenges.
Integrity & Accountability
We operate with honesty, transparency, ethical leadership, and accountability, maintaining the trust of those we serve, our partners, donors, and communities.
Meet Our Founder
Leadership & Organizational Experience
Sandy Harley
Founder & Executive Director
Sandy Harley is the Founder and Executive Director of Love Better Foundation. Driven by a passion for helping individuals love better, live better, and walk confidently in their purpose, Sandy leads the organization with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to creating meaningful and sustainable community impact.
Through Love Better Foundation, Sandy’s community-centered approach is committed to working collaboratively with community partners, stakeholders, volunteers, and supporters to address identified needs and create meaningful pathways to opportunity. Through strategic programming and community engagement, she strives to strengthen individuals and families while contributing to healthier, more connected, and resilient communities.
“When love heals the heart, purpose has room to grow.”
Community Partnerships
Sustainable impact is
strengthened through
partnership.
collaborated with and supported initiatives connected to:
- Fully Restoring Every Son's Help (FRESH)
- Communities Respecting Everyone's Will to Survive (CREWS) Coalition
- Making a Difference (MAD)
- The L.E.A.P.E. Coalition
- BluLifeStyles LLC
- Alliance of Concerned Men (ACM)
- Qiana Johnson, Prince George's County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Community Impact & Professional Experience
Decades of service across youth, families, and
community.
Youth Mentorship & Empowerment
- Founder and leader of the Love Better Foundation Just Us Girls youth empowerment program
- Mentor with the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy
- Youth mentor with Merge Youth Ministry service with First Baptist Church of Glenarden
- Engagement with the College Success Foundation of DC
- Former Girl Scouts Camp Counselor
Family & Relationship Support
- Partnering with the L.E.A.P.E. Coalition to support children and families impacted by the loss of a mother to domestic violence
- Connecting students at DC Public Schools with community resources and support
- Providing resource assistance and support to individuals returning to the community and their families
Health & Wellness Support
- Food and clothing assistance
- Care packages and essential resources
- Mentorship and supportive services for youth at Sasha Bruce House
- Community support and resource assistance for M.A.D. community members
Educational Workshops & Resource Development
- Founder and leader of the Love Better Foundation Just Us Girls youth empowerment program
- Social Injustice Camp Panelist
- Conflict Resolution Instructor and After-School Program Coordinator for the Ward 8 Turner Elementary Scholars
Community Service & Outreach
- CREWS Tenant Appreciation Event volunteer
- ACM Back-to-School Event volunteer
- Community outreach initiatives and safe passage with ACM
- Saving Our Youth (SOY) Community Give Back Day volunteer
- MLK Annual Peace Walk volunteer