Real help for Georgia’s kids—skills, support, and a path forward.
We help Georgia's youth build life skills, career readiness, and financial confidence—through hands-on workshops and essential resources.
Sign up for the next Earn & Learn session.
Give 3 hours and change a trajectory.
100% supports local kids.
Serving Metro Atlanta families with practical support and real-world learning.
Based in Acworth, serving Cobb, Paulding, Douglas, and Fulton counties. A nonprofit supporting disadvantaged youth with financial literacy, life skills, career readiness, and essential resources.
Register a Youth
Enroll a child ages 10-18 in our free workshop - budgeting, career skills, cooking, and more
Fill out a quick form. We'll confirm with 48 hours.
Volunteer
Give a few hours - help with setup, mentoring or workshop support, Flexible scheduling
Apply online. We'll match you to a session the fits.
Donate
100% of donations go directly to helping local children. Fund a workshop for as little as $25.
Choose an amount. Tax-deductible receipt sent instantly.
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Programs designed for real life.
We serve foster, adoptive, homeless, and disadvantaged children and families across Georgia — with special focus on youth ages 10–18 and teens aging out of foster care.
Education & Life Skills
6-month workshop series
Hands-on workshops that build confidence—communication, decision-making, everyday life skills, and support that meets kids where they are.
Career Skills & Readiness
1:5 volunteer-to-youth ratio
Career exposure, resume and interview support, and practical training that helps teens prepare for work and adulthood.
Essential Resources
Serving Cobb, Paulding, Douglas, Fulton
When families need immediate help, we provide essentials like supplies and personal care items—so kids can focus on school and growth.
Your gift changes a life.
100% of donations go directly to helping local children. We're a volunteer-run nonprofit — no staff salaries, no overhead. Every dollar fuels workshops, supplies, and direct support.
What your gift funds
✓School supplies, backpacks, and toiletries
✓Workshop materials and learning resources
✓Food and refreshments for sessions
✓Career Day professional headshots and supplies
✓Holiday gifts through Pulse of Joy
✓Essential items for the Pulse Resource Center
🏆 Sponsor a WorkshopBecome a presenting sponsor ($1,000+), gold ($750+), silver ($500+), or community sponsor ($250+). Your business gets logo placement, recognition, and a certificate.
Volunteer with us.
We need people who care. No special qualifications required — just working knowledge, relevant experience, and a passion for helping others. We'll work around your schedule..
1. Apply
Fill out a quick form telling us about yourself and availability.
2. Confirmation
We'll review and confirm with a few days.
3. Choose a session
Pick a workshop or event that fits your schedule.
4. Show up
Arrive, contribute, and make a real difference - typically 3hrs.
Roles we need
Common barriers are scheduling conflicts and distance — we'll work with you to find a fit. Workshops are typically held on Saturdays or Sundays.
Event Setup & Breakdown
Help prepare and clean up workshop spaces.
Workshop Moderation
Support facilitators during sessions and keep things running smoothly.
Participant Engagement
Interact with youth, encourage participation, and be a positive presence.
Mentoring
Build one-on-one relationships with youth and guide them through the program.
Contact Heartbeat Foundation
Want to volunteer, register a youth, partner, sponsor a workshop, or support a program? Send a message and we'll respond as soon as we can.
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Location Acworth, GA
📝 What to include
• Your name + best email
• How you'd like to help (volunteer / partner / donate / register)
• Any timing details