Ambassador in Action
Laura Hatton Honored for Leadership and Service
Indianapolis, IN — Heartland to Holyland Founder Laura Hatton has been honored with the Ambassador Award by The People Helping People Network for her outstanding commitment to service and philanthropic leadership.
Presented at the organization’s annual Servant’s Heart Gala, the award recognizes individuals whose work embodies compassion, faith, and leadership in action.
Laura has been actively involved with The People Helping People Network for years, contributing her time and expertise to advance the HOPE Equation — Housing + Hunger + Healthcare + Education, multiplied by Faith = HOPE. Her dedication to collaboration and sustainable impact has supported programs that strengthen communities and restore hope through practical, faith-driven solutions.
Beyond Recognition — A Continuum of Purpose
For Laura, the Ambassador Award represents more than recognition; it affirms a lifelong calling to connect service with purpose. The same conviction that guides her local philanthropic work also drives her leadership through Heartland to Holyland — uniting the spirit of the American Heartland with the innovation and resilience of Israel.
Her philosophy is simple yet profound: service and connection are inseparable. Whether through community initiatives in Indiana or diplomatic and business delegations abroad, she continues to build spaces where faith, leadership, and collaboration converge to create lasting impact.
A Reflection on Leadership Through Service
“Leadership finds its meaning in service,” said Hatton. “Each initiative, at home or abroad, begins with purpose, guided by trust, and sustained through collaboration. This award honors the partnerships that turn vision into impact.”
Her recognition underscores a throughline that defines Heartland to Holyland’s mission: that meaningful diplomacy begins with human understanding, and that progress, whether economic or cultural, is sustained by compassion and shared purpose.
About The People Helping People Network
The People Helping People Network is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the world’s most pressing challenges through sustainable solutions in housing, hunger relief, healthcare, and education. Its annual Servant’s Heart Gala honors leaders and organizations who embody service as a way of life.
About Heartland to Holyland
Founded by Laura Hatton, Heartland to Holyland operates at the intersection of communication, diplomacy, and commerce — building bridges between Indiana and Israel through leadership delegations, media visibility, and cross-sector collaboration.
“We honor an extraordinary individual, a shining beacon of selflessness and dedication.
Laura Hatton is the epitome of grace, humility, and unwavering commitment.
Laura tirelessly dedicates herself to serving others, often without seeking recognition or praise. She embodies the essence of a PHP ambassador, spreading kindness and goodwill wherever she goes. Her smile is infectious, radiating warmth and positivity to all who encounter her. She’s not just a colleague; she’s a friend, a confidante, and a source of inspiration.
As a fellow ‘boy mom,’ Laura juggles the demands of family and service with grace and poise. Her dedication to both her family and her community is truly admirable.
Let us celebrate Laura Hatton— a true embodiment of the PHP spirit, a tireless servant, and a cherished friend.
Congratulations, Laura, on this well-deserved honor.”