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Welcome to Driving Hearts

Where Excellence Meets Opportunity

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Discover Our Story

Building Confident, Responsible Drivers

Driving Hearts serves area code (317), an organization dedicated to empowering youth in urban areas by offering driver education, financial literacy training, career-building opportunities, and mentorship. Our mission is to bridge the gap between the challenges these young people face and the resources necessary to access sustainable careers and education.

Comprehensive Driver Education Programs

Our comprehensive driver education programs are designed to equip inter-city youth with the knowledge and skills to obtain their driver's license and overcome transportation barriers.

Financial Literacy Workshops

We offer financial literacy workshops to help youth gain essential money management skills, fostering financial independence and stability.

Career-Building Opportunities

Driving Hearts (317) provides access to various career-building opportunities, including job placement assistance, internships, and skill development programs.

Dedicated Mentorship

Our dedicated mentorship program connects youth with experienced professionals who provide guidance and support in navigating educational and career pathways.

Why Choose Us

Testimonials

"One of the best pieces of advice that I received was, "There is a huge difference between a Learners Permit and a Driver's License. A permit is not a license, its practice."

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Rae. F.

Supportive Community

"If it wasn't for Ms. Allison Banks, I would never have gotten my license! Ms. Banks was the one who took me to get my permit back in 2023, which has then allowed me to get my license. Since then, job opportunities have been unlimited because I was able to obtain the proper license, thanks to Ms. Banks."

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Teniah E.

Transformative Impact

"I have learned how to be comfortable in a car in honestly just two lessons. I’ve gotten a lot better at being aware on the road seeing, when and where I need to break, and learned how to parallel park which seems very useful. Ms. Allison has taught me little by little and have learned more and gotten better at driving."

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Jalen C.

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Contact
Allison Banks
(317) 759-0793

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