The Returning Hearts Celebration is a day when incarcerated parents and their children experience Christ's heart for reconciliation.  You don't need to read psychology journals to know that the best way for some children to escape generational cycles of crime and incarceration is to have a loving, Christ-following parent (even from prison) speak into their lives. The message the kids receive at Returning Hearts is loud and clear: "Don't do what I did, you don't want to come here, this is not a good place, this is not a good life."  "You have to stay in school and away from drugs."  "I'm sorry.  Please forgive me. I want to be a better parent."

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This year, we're looking for 100 volunteers to lead an incredible day of food, fun, and fellowship.

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To register for the 2023 Returning Hearts Celebration, you will need to complete the following:

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1. Fill out the informational form below. 

2. Pay your $50 Mission Fee. The Returning Hearts Celebration is a free gift to incarcerated parents, their children, and caregivers. Your mission fee helps to partially offset the expenses for this event. HeartBound Ministries does not profit from any gifts or fees received on behalf of the Returning Hearts Celebration. 

3. Complete the Returning Hearts Celebration 2023 Volunteer Guide. After paying your Mission Fee, you'll receive a Word document titled "Returning Hearts Celebration 2023 Volunteer Guide 2-2-23." You will need to carefully read through this document and sign and date the (1) PREA form, (2) GCIC form, (3) Waiver, and (4) Film/Audio/Video Release form and return all four forms via email or mail by March 10, 2023.

If you are unable to return your forms by March 10 or register after the deadline, you will be charged an extra $15.

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Release forms can be mailed to HeartBound Ministries

or emailed to Grace Hall at grace.heartbound@gmail.com. PREA and GCIC forms can be emailed or mailed to Ryan.clark@gdc.ga.gov.

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HeartBound Ministries

P.O. Box 191703

Atlanta, GA 31119