Love in Action. Hope in Motion.
We exist to bring financial support to those who care, build, serve, and lift others, especially when no one is watching.
Our Projects: Meaningful Impact, Real Change
Yellow Door Foundation
Yellow Door Foundation provides long-term lodging and family support for families of immunocompromised pediatric patients receiving treatment at UVA Health
Blue Ridge Respite Program
Since the Blue Ridge Respite (BRR) program opened September 2024, we have provided services to 19 individuals with dementia and/or
Sin Barreras
The 2025 Gladden Heart grant allowed us to hire a part-time Education Coordinator, a missing piece in strengthening and growing
Caldwell Housing Inc.
As Easter’s Home moves new residents in this year, a generous grant from Gladden The Heart helped provide an additional
“Life is short, And we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who make the journey with us. So… be swift to love, and make haste to be kind. And the blessing of God, who made us, who loves us, and who travels with us be with you now and forever. Amen.”
Henri Frederic Amiel
How We Help
We don’t just write checks. We invest in potential. Every dollar donated goes directly to people doing the work.
Stabilize
We help existing benevolent projects to thrive.
Seed
We provide seed money to new initiatives with big hearts and bold ideas.
Respond
We offer emergency support when disaster strikes.
Why We Exist
At Gladden the Heart, we exist to support people doing the quiet, hard work of care and justice.
From feeding the hungry to welcoming strangers, we believe in small acts with big heart.
We offer financial support to projects that often fly under the radar but make a lasting impact.
We are here to amplify goodness; without agenda, without noise.
Power Positive Impact
We help caregivers, teachers, and healers to do their life-giving work.
Welcome the Stranger
We support initiatives to create safe and dignified spaces for those who are often forgotten or unwelcome.
Communities First
We nurture justice efforts at the grassroots, community level.
Respond in Crisis
We move quickly to provide relief during natural disasters and emergencies.
We support the quiet work of care and justice, strengthening communities where real change begins.
Our Invitation to You
You don’t need to be religious or political to care.
If you believe in justice, mercy, kindness, and hope, you’re one of us.
Join us as a donor, an advocate, or a believer in doing good.
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A non-political philanthropic project rooted in faith, driven by justice and kindness.
Dr. Gary W. Charles, Program Director.
Contact
- Rev. Dr. Gary W. Charles, Program Director
- gcharles@gladdentheheart.org
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