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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March 2025
After 16 incredible years at the helm, founding Executive Director Jen Guynn stepped down and moved to the Board, marking the end of an era for Pebble Tossers. The organization welcomed Jon Gosse as its new Executive Director, ushering in a fresh chapter of leadership and continued impact.
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January 2025
Pebble Tossers launched its inaugural Middle Years Leadership Program (MYLP), designed to equip middle school students with essential Social Emotional Learning skills. The first cohort brought together 17 students from schools across metro Atlanta, laying the foundation for a new generation of compassionate leaders.
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September 2024
Pebble Tossers proudly celebrated 16 years of inspiring youth to lead through service! This milestone marks over a decade and a half of empowering young changemakers, strengthening communities, and creating lasting impact across Atlanta and beyond.
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December 2023
Pebble Tossers hit new records, logging over 11,000 volunteer hours across more than 475 service projects—a powerful testament to the dedication and impact of our volunteers.
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August 2021
Pebble Tossers proudly launched the second cohort of its Teen Leadership Program, expanding the initiative with even more passionate and engaged youth. With increased participation, this milestone marked a powerful step forward in empowering the next generation of servant leaders.
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March 2020
Pebble Tossers increased service to the community throughout the pandemic, hosting 286 service projects of which 153 were virtual. Ten teens were selected to receive a $1,000 grant from Pebble Tossers for innovative solutions to pandemic crises facing their communities.
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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 the 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.
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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 $159/Family and $50/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.
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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