"Community. Compassion. Change."
Together, we build brighter futures for women and families in need.
Making an Impact, One Meal at a Time
Serving the homeless, seniors, and families with dignity and love
Our Mission
At Lively Hearts, we believe every person deserves a second chance. Our mission is to uplift, empower, and support individuals and families—including men, women, youth, and seniors—who are experiencing homelessness, re-entry after incarceration, or other hardships.
Through faith-centered programs, job training, transitional housing, youth mentorship, senior support, and community outreach, we strive to restore hope and help rebuild lives one heart at a time.
See How Lively Hearts Makes a Difference...
- We are committed to serving families with food support to fight hunger in our community.
- We are preparing to provide coats, clothing, and essentials for children in need.
- We plan to host prayer circles that uplift, encourage, and strengthen our community.
- We are launching hygiene programs to bring dignity and care to those who need it most.
Upcoming Events at Lively Hearts
Dates and outreach locations may vary.
January 10 — Golden Hearts Senior Hot Meals Program Deliveries Begin
Our Golden Hearts Senior Hot Meals Program will begin recurring Saturday deliveries in January.
January 24 — Golden Hearts Senior Hot Meals Program Deliveries
Our Golden Hearts Senior Hot Meals are being delivered.
Past Events at Lively Hearts
Community Outreach (Partnership Event)- Memphis, TN
December 21, 2025
Lively Hearts will join other women-led organizations to serve meals in high-need areas across Memphis. Our team will assist with planning, serving, and identifying locations where homeless individuals gather.
Community Meal Outreach (Partnership Event)– Jackson, TN
November 2025
Partnered with local organizations to provide hot meals and essentials to the community.
Community Outreach (Partnership Event)– Whiteville, TN
November 2025
Served families with meals, encouragement, and support through collaborative outreach.
Why Our Work Matters
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At-Risk Youth in Tennessee
1,001 children and 629 young adults (ages 18–24) experienced homelessness in Tennessee in 2023. (Source: mpa.utah.edu, funraise.org, cafth.org)
Our programs aim to provide safe spaces, mentoring, and essentials to prevent youth homelessness. -
Barriers After Incarceration
Formerly incarcerated people are nearly 10× more likely to become homeless, with women especially vulnerable. (prisonpolicy.org)
Through transitional housing and job support, we help reduce this risk and restore stability. -
Protecting Our Elders
Millions of seniors are aging alone without access to safe housing, proper nutrition, or support systems. Over 7.5 million older adults live in poverty.
(Sources: AARP, Census.gov, National Council on Aging)
We work to ensure seniors receive the dignity, housing, and care they deserve.
Core Programs
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Family Matters
We support families facing hardship with parenting guidance, advocacy, and essential resources to help build strong, stable homes; Includes senior nutrition support through our Golden Hearts program. -
Youth Empowerment
Through mentorship, skill-building, and outreach, we guide at-risk youth toward brighter futures filled with purpose and hope.
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Workforce Readiness
We prepare individuals re-entering society with job readiness, mentorship, and life skills training that restore confidence and independence. -
Future Vision
We are working toward expanding into housing partnerships to help individuals and families in crisis find safe shelter.
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