There are so many ways to support our mission through volunteerism and we understand the importance of getting kids involved with philanthropy at a young age. We work with families, student and community groups, troops and more who want to volunteer. To find out about Thanksgiving volunteering, please click here.
Young Hearts are youth (middle school and under) who, along with their schools, peer groups, and/or families, engage in God’s Love volunteerism, philanthropy, events and education.
View our FAQs and other helpful information on our Volunteer FAQs & Resources Page.
Or feel free to contact our Young Hearts team via email at younghearts@glwd.org or reach out to our Volunteer Department at at 212.294.8158.
Throughout the holiday season
Help our volunteer drivers make deliveries in style this holiday season by drawing "Delivery Volunteer at God's Love We Deliver" signs for their dashboards.
Email younghearts@glwd.org to get involved.
Third Friday of Every Month
Want to show your class of students one of the largest kitchens in NYC? Look no further, and bring them to God's Love for Field Trip Friday! Students will tour our kitchen and rooftop garden, and get a chance to put their nutrition knowledge to use with a fun in-house worksheet.
Projects are tailored to the age of the group.
Email younghearts@glwd.org to get involved.
First Sunday of Each Month
Young folks can decorate birthday cards and other holiday cards for our clients. No artistic experience required -- just a whole lotta love.
Email younghearts@glwd.org to get involved.
Any time
Take God's Love with you wherever you go! Young folks can decorate birthday cards, winter holiday cards, Valentine's Day Cards, and more.
Email younghearts@glwd.org to get involved.
Thank you to illustrator Lindsey Balbierz for illustrating our placemat!
Thank you to illustrator Lindsey Balbierz for illustrating seasonal produce coloring pages!
Van assisting is reserved for those 18 years of age and older. Individuals age 13-15 are permitted to work in Meal Kit Assembly and/or Kitchen, but MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Individuals age 16 and 17 can volunteer unaccompanied in Meal Kit Assembly/Kitchen Projects. However, all those ages 13-…
We felt truly sprinkled with so much love at our inaugural Young Hearts Friend Fest: Ice Cream Social on September 19, 2022! It was an absolute delight to be surrounded by a community of young philanthropists dedicated to helping our neighbors living with life-altering illness at the one-of-a-kind Museum of Ice Cream. The sweet event brought together our Young Hearts for fun activities, activations, lots of laughs, and heaps of ice cream! Highlights included birthday card decorating for our clients, face painting, custom spray painted hats by Michael Kors, and the sprinkle pool.
The evening wouldn’t have been possible without Host Committee Members: Drew Barrymore, Lili Buffet, Nell Diamond, Stacey Bendet Eisner, Gillian Hearst, Colby Mugrabi, and Organizing Committee members: Board of Trustees members Susan Etess and Rod Winterrowd, Kristi Ribbecke, Board members Danielle Segal, Marshall Sprung, and Katy Williamson, and Mona Swanson. Thank you to our generous sponsors alice + olivia, FAO Schwarz, Michael Kors, Saks, Simon & Schuster, Supergoop, and Tubby Todd Bath Co.
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Our Young Hearts came together for an exuberant holiday celebration featuring kid-friendly cooking demonstrations from cookbook author and New York Times food writer Melissa Clark and Culinary Council members Chef Amanda Freitag and Pastry Chef Natasha Pickowicz. Children learned new cooking techniques, met new friends, and found their inner chef in all three sessions. Adults enjoyed light bites from Murray’s Cheese and Chef Amanda Freitag’s new line of Freitag Chef’s Cocktails.
View our FAQs and other helpful information on our Volunteer FAQs & Resources Page.
Or feel free to contact our Young Hearts team via email at younghearts@glwd.org or reach out to Abby Deis, Manager of Philanthropy, Engagement at 646.989.9938.
2.8.24 / Events
The event at the Museum of Ice Cream brought together our Young Hearts and their loved ones for an evening of fun in support of our clients living with life-altering illness!
2.6.23 / Community
To officially kick off the Stephen Gaynor School Week of Service, students assembled to learn about God’s Love and the importance of giving back. Students heard from a panel of speakers including longtime volunteer and former…
12.5.22 / Community
Our Young Hearts came together for an exuberant holiday celebration featuring kid-friendly cooking demonstrations from cookbook author and New York Times food writer Melissa Clark, Chef Amanda Freitag, and Pastry Chef Natasha…
11.29.22 / Community
As God’s Love kicks off the season of giving back, we are excited to announce the launch of the Willa Placket Top from alice + olivia. Fashion designer, founder, and Chief Executive Officer of alice + olivia Stacey Bend…
9.22.22 / Community
The event at the Museum of Ice Cream brought together our Young Hearts and their loved ones for an evening of fun in support of our clients living with life-altering illness!
12.3.21 / Community
Students with their decorated bags We know the holidays are around the corner when our friend, Kristi Ribbecke, reaches out to us gearing up for the Friends Seminary Holiday Assembly. Friends Seminaryis the oldest continuousl…
8.27.20 / Clients
At God’s Love, we know that when a person is living with a severe illness, it can be a crisis for all in the household. That’s why, since our founding, we have continually evolved our program to meet the needs of the whole fa…
11.24.20 / Community
When Zeke and his mom Cammie received their government stimulus check in the mail this summer, they knew that there were hundreds of New York City organizations who could use those funds to help care for those in need. Zeke, …
10.30.20 / Clients
Stephanie is a born and bred New Yorker. She is from a lineage of strong, positive people, and raised by a single-dad. Though she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a young girl, she did not let that condition hold her back…
5.5.20 / Nutrition
Wondering how to keep your kids entertained AND active during COVID-19? The activities we’ve listed below are fun for kids… and the whole family! Let us know which ones you try! …
8.17.19 / Volunteer
This summer we were thrilled to have a host of high school and college students volunteer with us during their summer breaks. Whether they were helping in the kitchen, in delivery, or in the office, we so appreciate their har…
12.9.19 / Events
God’s Love We Deliver was thrilled to host our 4th Annual Young Heart Holiday Cookie Event last night in the God’s Love We Deliver kitchen. We welcomed our largest group ever consisting of many of our supporters and their won…
7.24.19 / Volunteer
Our friends Jordan, just 15 and Alex, 13, have supported God’s Love since they were both just young kids. For the past six years, they, along with their parents have run in the Race to Deliver in Central Park, and they’ve alw…
6.19.19 / Community
We are thrilled to announce that God’s Love received $7,339 collected by Transfiguration School students during the Lenten Season. This year, the faculty of the 450-student school selected a non-profit organization to s…
