Testimonials

"I can't think of a greater way to serve our community with our children than to walk the streets and talk to those that live on them, and hand them gifts of love and messages of hope. The Homeless at Heart delivery on Valentine's Day has enlightened my son and me to the hardships of some of our neighbors. It is impactful and devastating but, more than that, our hearts have been imprinted with their kindness and gratitude. This charity is, at it's heart, a hands on way to offer love to others. It is giving in it's purest form.”

Atlanta Mother of 13-year-old Student Ambassador

SCHOOLS & STUDENT AMBASSADORS

  • Freshman, University of South Carolina Upstate

    "Hey! I am Maya and a student-athlete at the University South Carolina Upstate and alumna of Greater Atlanta Christian. I have passionately volunteered for HAH since 2018 donating and helping lead the service project at my high school. I served by collecting donations and loading boxes to be taken to the Atlanta homeless shelters. I fell so much in love with the organization I decided to help start HAH in my new home Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina. The joy that HAH has brought in my community is exceedingly impactful and I am blessed to be apart of such an amazing organization."

  • JoAnn Regruto, Director, First Presbyterian Preschool

    "First Presbyterian Preschool’s community of students, parents and staff came together in support of Homeless at Heart in a way that was simply amazing. Parents commented about how good it felt to make the Valentine’s bags and the children related to individuals they see who need our assistance. The staff rallied around the cause and as we received each bag were so excited about the impact we would have directly to the community in midtown Atlanta. The school is proud to be a partner and advance Charlie Plyler’s mission to help those who need our expressions of love."

  • 9th Grade Student Ambassador and graduate of Atlanta Youth Academy

    "Hello! My name is Jessica, and Homeless at Heart (HAH) is a great organization! I had donated to HAH several years through my school, Atlanta Youth Academy (AYA). During the 2015-2016 school year, I was fortunate enough to lead the effort for HAH at AYA through the 8th Grade Community Service Group. Our group got the whole school pumped up for donating boxes to the homeless, and we collected 214 boxes. My family and I volunteered at 7 Bridges during that Valentine’s Day weekend, and it felt so awesome to see the residents enjoying the boxes that were delivered to them that day. They were so excited—especially the kids. Seeing their joy made me happy!"

  • Katie Koerten, 6th Grade Teacher, Atlanta Youth Academy

    "We want our students at Atlanta Youth Academy to look beyond themselves and serve others in our community. Homeless at Heart has been a great opportunity for our students to get behind a cause to help the homeless in Atlanta. Last year, a few of our 8th grade students led the effort to collect shoe boxes for Homeless at Heart and collected over 200 boxes."

  • 8th Grade Student Ambassador, Westminster Schools, Atlanta

    "Hi, I'm Scott, a student at Westminster. I gladly helped HAH in 2016 by introducing the project to the Westminster Middle School, where students and faculty eagerly embraced the project. The best part about this service project is the kids' enthusiasm creating gifts for the homeless, which almost matches the joy of those receiving the gift boxes. Truly magical!"

  • Pam Kurkoski, Director of Anne and Jim Kenan Preschool, Atlanta Speech School

    "The Kenan Preschool loved participating in 12-year-old Charlie Plyler's effort to spread cheer to our local homeless for Valentine's Day. We were proud to collaborate with this wonderful organization and will continue to do it again this year. Our students were excited to make valentines, decorate boxes and bring supplies. Homeless at Heart made it so easy to contribute - they are such a dedicated group! Thanks for letting us be involved."

COLLABORATORS

Jennifer Guynn, Co-Founder and Executive Director

"Pebble Tossers is proud to partner with Homeless at Heart. Watching Charles, a young volunteer, grow and learn how to utilize his gifts to serve others is inspiring to volunteers of all ages. We look forward to helping Homeless at Heart achieve their goals each year and extend an even larger ripple of giving in our community."

Learn more at www.pebbletossers.com

Hannah Brencher, Founder of More Love Letters

"More Love Letters has loved working with Homeless at Heart. From the people to the mission, we are all on board for what they are doing. A passionate organization with a fantastic heartbeat for what matters, we hope our partnership will continue for years to come."

Learn more at www.moreloveletters.com