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Delivering JOY this Christmas!
Christmas JOY 2023 Every year we get an honor to serve a number of families for Christmas JOY! Christmas JOY is exactly as it sounds – an opportunity at Christmas to deliver JOY to children who have recently suffered the loss of a parent. This is fulfilled through each child’s Christmas wish list which allows…
Read MoreCreating a space for JOY for Jackson and Sydney!
Dear Jackson and Sydney, On behalf of everyone who joined the mission to create a little space for joy amongst your grief let me say “welcome to your new bonus room!” Our prayer is this room brings comfort, peace, retreat, rest and JOY (except for when my Dawgs beat your Vols)! 🙂 And I hope…
Read MoreSpotlight on Georgia Marko: Creating JOY Through Dance
Every once in a while, we’re introduced to a child who is both naturally gifted and fully committed to their craft. Today, we’re sharing the inspiring story of Georgia Marko, a 14-year old pre-professional ballerina from Roswell, GA, who lost her dad to glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, a few days before Christmas…
Read MoreSpreading JOY at Lassiter High School
When a friend’s dad suddenly passed away in a car accident, Julia Randall wanted to show up and support her. At the time, she remembered feeling unsure of how to help and what to say to her grieving friend. It was this sentiment that inspired the high school junior to start The Joy Mission Club…
Read MoreWhat. A. Year. ??
2022 was truly one for the books at The Joy Mission! We couldn’t be more grateful for the support we’ve had and proud of all that we’ve accomplished this past year. We wanted to take a moment to reflect and share—let’s dive in! Summer JOY Program 2022 Sometimes the most wonderful joy you can give…
Read MoreWelcome Joseph (Joey) Goodson to The Joy Mission Board of Directors
Joey carries 21 years of experience in B2B sales with 12 of those years dedicated to the technology space, specifically in the Software as a Service industry. During his time in tech, Joey has been passionate about leading others, fostering a servant leadership mentality where he holds the role of Senior Director of Inside Sales…
Read MoreChristmas JOY is back!
It’s that time of year again!!! Last year we fulfilled Christmas lists for 7 kids! We bought balance beams, computer desks and chairs, champion wrestling belts, soccer jerseys, game consoles, Barbie HotWheels and endless art supplies! We showed up together as over fifty Santa Claus’ to help deliver JOY on Christmas morning and we want…
Read MoreThe First Annual Christmas JOY
Calling all Santa Claus’ to help fulfill Christmas wishlists for kids who have survived the death of a parent this Christmas!
Read MoreMagical JOY: Meet the Anderson Family
This month we are honoring the Anderson family in SpringHill, TN. Bennett (5) and Sawyer (1) lost their father, Kyle, in a tragic accident over Memorial Day. He also left behind his wife, Brittany, a kindergarten teacher in Franklin, TN. There are simply no words that can quite explain what the Anderson family is going…
Read MoreFind JOY, Share JOY, and Spread JOY this Christmas
Think about your favorite present a parent gave you during the Christmas season as a child. Was it a new bike? Maybe a Teddy Ruxpin doll or the Barbie Dreamhouse. Perhaps it was a pogo stick or something else that pops into your mind. No matter what it is, we all have memories closely tied…
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