we enjoy seeing a need and filling it. we encourage a lifestyle of serving . this is our story.
our story
See the tremendous impact our amazing youth have made throughout our city.
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February 2019
Pebble Tossers hosted a successful gala to Celebrating 10 years of service to the community. The State of Georgia and City of Dunwoody also declared “Pebble Tossers Day” in honor of the 10th anniversary.
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August 2018
Pebble Tossers introduced a membership model with a deeper emphasis in youth character development and leadership. Pebble Tossers also launched an innovative new website and digital volunteer management system.
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July 2017
Pebble Tossers assisted the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta to create a Philanthropy Atlanta Guide for Families. Pebble Tossers would go on to complete 278 projects by year-end.
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June 2016
Governor Nathan Deal named Jennifer Guynn Commissioner of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism. Jennifer coordinated the efforts that helped The City of Dunwoody become recognized as a City of Service. Also in 2016, Pebble Tossers preserved a portion of our adopted BeltLine section for an Urban Wildlife Habitat to incorporate nesting, breeding and feeding stations for birds and small animals. Pebble Tossers hosted 171 projects by year-end.
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September 2015
Pebble Tossers hosted our first annual Ripple Run 5K + Nonprofit Expo. Over 300 people participated in the run and joined group service projects with 25 of our different nonprofit partners. Throughout 2015, Pebble Tossers hosted 65 events.
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December 2014
Pebble Tossers completed 45 projects by year’s end. Awarded “Best Cause in Atlanta” by Best Self Magazine.
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February 2014
Pebble Tossers celebrated our 5th Anniversary with a day of service at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. We assembled over 350 hygiene kits, 50 fleece blankets, countless hand-made cards and more for our nonprofit partners.
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November 2013
Pebble Tossers adopted a section of the Atlanta Beltline near Piedmont Park behind the Park Tavern and implemented a Daffodil, Wildflower and Pollinator garden.
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October 2010
Pebble Tossers hosted 4 volunteer projects and launched their own website to match volunteers with nonprofits and age-appropriate projects.
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September 2008
Jen Guynn and Jeni Stephens recognized the lack of service opportunities for youth and the need for a resource to connect kids with age-appropriate volunteer projects. They dreamed about what a solution might look like.
ready to join pebble tossers?
Annual memberships are $100/family and $35/individual. Join in the fun and serve with amazing people today!
get involved, make a difference!
We love our team and couldn’t make it without you! Here are the best ways to get involved.
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Join in the fun and experience the joy of serving. Annual memberships are $100/family and $35/individual.
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Book us to speak or advise about youth service, volunteerism, philanthropy or let us help you plan a project.
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Support our mission and expand our influence through a donation or sponsorship. Help us start a ripple of giving.
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A wealth of service-learning resources, including workshops, toolkits, HowTo sheets, and other resources are being updated regularly.
family service made easy
there's real joy in giving back
“Pebble Tossers is a great way to put kids in touch with service projects. My son and I have really enjoyed how easy this organization makes it to give back to the community.”
-Lisa Victory