WHO
WE ARE

Hi, I’m Yolanda Gant, Founder and CEO of YaYa's Heart. As a mother of five, I've always had a heart for giving and a deep desire to help others. My journey of serving families in need began over two decades ago, shaping who I am today.

Since 2000, I've worked with various organizations to bring hope and support to those who need it most—whether it was distributing toys during Christmas with Toys for Tots, providing monthly food assistance through Ruby's Pantry, equipping students with back-to-school backpacks or helping families with household essentials and clothing. These experiences taught me the power of community and the importance of meeting people where they are.

In 2021, I founded YaYa's Heart to continue this work on a larger scale. Run entirely by local volunteers, we are a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families in need by providing toys, back-to-school supplies, household essentials, and, most importantly—HOPE. Over the years, we've served thousands of local children, from infants to age 18, and we're committed to ensuring that no family feels alone in their struggles.

Our mission is simple: to ensure every child has a reason to smile and every family feels proud and supported—never ashamed to ask for help. We believe in LOCAL giving, LOCAL serving, and LOCAL impact. When you support YaYa's Heart, you're helping us create a community where compassion and dignity are at the heart of everything we do.

Together, we can make a difference—one family, one smile, and one heart at a time.