the joy mission
Be a rainbow
in someone else’s cloud.
Maya Angelo
We are on a Mission to Spread Joy!
1 out of every 20 children aged 15 and younger will suffer the loss of one or both parents. This means at least 1.5 million children are living in a single-parent household because of the death of one parent.
Our Joy Mission Families Across the Nation
No matter where you are, we’re here to support children surviving the loss of a parent. We serve families nationwide with love and care.
How We Bring Joy to Children and How You Can Help
The Joy Mission seeks to partner with families to bring joy to children surviving the loss of a parent. You can help!
Join Joy
Are you ready to join the mission and bring joy to kids and their families?
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We're only as strong
as our network.
For as little as $5 a month, you can join the mission and bring joy to a child surviving the loss of a parent. As a member, you'll be the first to know about opportunities, events, new Joy moments, or the new Joy Kids.
Give Joy
Help fund our mission and give joy to kids surviving the loss of a parent.
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Your Generousity
Changes Lives
More money raised, means more kids reached and more JOY delivered! Support The Joy Mission by making a tax-deductible gift today!
Refer to Joy
Do you know a child in need of joy? We're taking applications for 2025 now.
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Changing the world,
one child at a time.
If you know a child or a family who needs The Joy Mission we want to hear from you.
mis·sion
/ˈmiSHən/
noun
- Being sent to complete a specific task or is a group of people sent somewhere to promote the people’ lives in some way.
“a journey into outer space” - The vocation or calling of a religious organization, especially a Christian one, to go out into the world and spread its faith.
“the Christian mission”
The Impact
Stories of Hope from
The Joy Mission Families
Our mission of bringing JOY to children grieving the loss of a parent continues because of supporters like you. Learn more about the families we serve and the impact our mission has on their lives.
Press
'A sense of relief:' Non-profit donates presents to children whose parents were killed in Lewiston mass shootings
PORTLAND (WGME) — It's been six weeks since the mass shootings in Lewiston, and victims and their families are still processing their loss right before the holiday season.
Metro Atlanta organization helps make holidays special for children dealing with loss
The Joy Mission has made it its mission to check off the lists for children in the metro Atlanta area who have lost their parents.
Cobb County high school club helping bring joy to kids dealing with tragedy
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A group of high school students is making it their mission to help spread joy to kids who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
We’re Here to Pray for You
At The Joy Mission, we believe in the power of prayer and the strength it provides during difficult times. Whether you are a child who has lost a parent, a family member, or a friend, we are here to stand with you in prayer. Please share your prayer request with us, and know that our team will be praying for you and your loved ones.