• How You Can Get Involved

    There are many ways to support families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. Whether you have an hour each month or want to become a long-term volunteer, we'd love to connect with you.

    Tell Us You're Interested

    The first step is simply reaching out! Send us a quick email telling us a little about yourself, your interests, and how you'd like to help. We'll connect you with opportunities that are a good fit.

    Volunteer With Us

    Help assemble care packages, organize donations, write encouragement cards, support community outreach, or assist at volunteer events throughout the Charlotte area.

    Donate Supplies

    Support our programs by donating items from our wishlists or handmade creations.

    Stay Connected

    Not ready to volunteer yet?

    Subscribe to hear about upcoming volunteer nights, supply drives, and new opportunities.

    Volunteer FAQs

    Have questions? We’ve got answers.

  • Ways We Need Help Right Now

    • Storage space ‼️
    • Social media manager & content creators‼️
    • Photography Workshop sponsors ‼️
    • Office supplies (copier paper, cardstock, etc)❗
    • Handmade crochet/knit blankets & bonding hearts (for care packages)❗
    • Volunteer Team Leader❗

  • Volunteer from Home

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    Knit/Crochet 12" Blankets

    Great volunteer opportunity for teens/adults!

    Knitted & crocheted baby blankets in pastel colors are always accepted! Blankets should be no smaller than 12"x12" (and no larger than 15"x15").

    Every blanket is included in a Care Package and is frequently listed as the most cherished keepsake a family receives while in the hospital.

    This is a critical & constant need!

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    Hearts That Stay Connected

    Great volunteer opportunity for beginners!

    Each handcrafted pair of matching hearts is designed to provide a tangible connection between baby and family. One heart remains with the baby while the matching heart is kept as a keepsake that offers comfort long after the hospital stay.

    You can make crocheted or sewn bonding hearts to be included in every Care Package. If you need yarn to get started contact us for more info.

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    Handwritten Cards

    Great volunteer opportunity for teenagers!

    Write Cards of Comfort for grieving families and Notes of Encouragement for nursing staff. Gemma's Hope distributes 100+ cards per month.

    All you need are blank 4x6 cards & a pen. Our volunteer guide has full instructions and lots of examples.

  • Our Amazon Wishlist

    Help us out by purchasing items on our wishlist - these items support Book Carts, hospitals, and our operations!

  • Donate New/Gently Used Items

    *Pro Tip: Consider finding gently used items from Facebook Marketplace if they're a good deal!

    ♻️ is noted for items where gently used is acceptable

    For our programs:

    • Soft pastel or light colored baby-weight or worsted weight yarn (can be in the form of large baby blankets or other projects, too) ♻️
    • New reams of copier paper & cardstock, blank 4x6 note cards
    • New white #10 & 4x6 self-sealing envelopes
    • 2oz vanilla scented soy candles in tins (candlemaking is fun!)
    • Gold paperclips ♻️
    • Sterilite 50qt storage totes + lids ♻️
    • Neutral-colored crinkle paper for gift boxes

    For our partner hospitals:

    • Digital cameras - 12 megapixel minimum, <10 years old ♻️
    • Polaroid cameras + paper - 12 megapixel minimum, <10 years old ♻️
    • Other photography & lighting equipment (SD cards, bags, lens caps & straps, light diffusers, flash) ♻️

    You can drop off or mail all donations to:

    Gemma's Hope

    6302 Gold Dust Ct Charlotte, NC 28269

    You'll receive a tax receipt for all items donated!

  • Every act of kindness—big or small—helps us reach more families. Thank you for being here.

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