The HeartGift volunteer community strives to create a safe and nurturing environment for the child and caregiver by paying special attention to the cultural characteristics of their home country. Our host families and volunteer communities share not only their homes, but also provide meals, transportation, and translators. It is the mission of the volunteer community to open doors of communication and foster mutual respect among families of different cultures, religions, and socioeconomic conditions. Since inception, over 200 volunteers have donated over 50,000 hours of service. For information on how to volunteer, click here.

HeartGift would not exist without the support of its volunteers; our most sincere thanks go to our local host communities:

The Diocese of Austin Social Ministries
St. William Catholic Church, Round Rock, TX
St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Austin, TX
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Brushy Creek Ward, Round Rock, TX
Trinity Episcopal School, Austin, TX
Islamic Center of Greater Austin
The Round Rock Church of Christ
St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Austin, TX
Tarrytown United Methodist Church, Austin, TX
The Ronald McDonald House, Austin, TX
St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Round Rock, TX
Muslim Student Association, University of Texas at Austin
St. Ignatius Martyr Church, Austin, TX
St. Lukes on the Lake Episcopal Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Carriage Hills Ward