HeartboundReturning Hearts
Returning Hearts Celebration unites children and their incarcerated parent on the prison grounds for an unforgettable day of games, food, crafts, relationship building and teaching to facilitate the healing process and break the cycle of crime and incarceration in families.
Incarcerated parents, their children, and caregivers · Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Burruss Correctional Training Center; Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Walker Faith and Character-Based Prison · The Returning Hearts Celebration is a free gift to incarcerated parents, their children, and caregivers. Volunteers pay a $50 Mission Fee.
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Registration for 2026 is CLOSED.
We're Hosting Two Celebrations this Year! Join us at Burruss and Walker!
The Returning Hearts Celebration is designed to reunite families and create moments where healing can begin.
It is a rare and sacred opportunity for incarcerated parents to reconnect with their children, to be present as real parents, and to speak words of repentance, hope, and love. In the midst of the celebration, parents are able to ask forgiveness and point their children to the love and salvation found in Christ.
This single day often becomes a catalyst - restoring families, healing deep wounds, and breaking both spiritual strongholds and the intergenerational cycle of incarceration. It is a day of restoration.
This year, we 're looking for 75+ volunteers at each facility to lead incredible days of food, fun, and fellowship.
Questions
Is registration open for 2026?
Registration for 2026 is CLOSED.
What is the volunteer mission fee?
Pay your $50 Missions Fee found below this form for either Burruss, Walker, or Burruss and Walker if you'd like to serve at both celebrations.
Who is the Returning Hearts Celebration for?
The Returning Hearts Celebration is a free gift to incarcerated parents, their children, and caregivers.
What happens if forms are not returned by the deadline?
If you are unable to return your forms by the deadlines or register after the deadline, you will not be able to volunteer.
Who do I contact with questions?
Questions? Call Grace: 706-457-9295
Details
- Who
- Incarcerated parents, their children, and caregivers
- When
- Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Burruss Correctional Training Center; Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Walker Faith and Character-Based Prison
- Where
- Burruss Correctional Training Center, 1000 Indian Springs Dr, Forsyth, GA 31029; Walker State Prison, 97 Kevin Lane, Rock Spring, GA 30739
- Cost
- The Returning Hearts Celebration is a free gift to incarcerated parents, their children, and caregivers. Volunteers pay a $50 Mission Fee.
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