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Love. Love. Love.

On opening day at Joy’s House, we were a little nervous. We didn’t know what the future would hold, but we knew that we had care in our hearts and support from the community. I will forever be grateful to Myra Borshoff who entrusted us with the care of her mother, Miss Grayce, our very first Guest (client). From the moment that Miss Grayce told us that she was (also!) nervous, I knew I wanted to keep her safe. When she smiled at me and her eyes lit up, she had my heart until she took her last breath. The love that I have for Miss Grayce continues through our mission and the families we serve, to this day. Love is interesting – no matter how much we give away, we somehow always have more. It’s like magic of the heart.

At Joy’s House, we have experienced a lot over the years – moments of joy, grief and growth. We can and will talk about what the future brings, but for now, I want to take a moment to celebrate the first 25 years of Joy’s House. And I want to settle into the fact that we are made up of millions of moments and that we are grateful for every. single. one. of. them.

– Tina McIntosh, Founder & CEO
25 years at Joy’s House

We were thrilled to welcome Katz, Sapper & Miller as the Presenting Sponsor of our 25th Anniversary Gala. Their support helped make the celebration possible, and we remain grateful for their belief in the mission of Joy’s House.

Joy's House Service Stats

In 1999, Ann Galvin quietly began donating to our scholarship fund. Because of our dear friend Ann, hundreds of families were able to receive services, education, and community at Joy’s House.

Our family caregivers are our heroes. We are honored that they believe in us and trust us to care for their loved ones for 25 years.

We want to thank ALI Friends for who they have been to each individual Guest. Guests have thrived from a relationship with them, lit up when they joined us for a bingo afternoon and have been overwhelmed by their generosity and thoughtfulness.

Volunteers at Joy's House celebrating at Gala

We celebrate our value of individuality, understanding that each team member brings with them their unique expertise that elevates our Joy’s House strengths and helps us to innovate new programs.

What’s in a name? A whole lot we’ve found! And ours doesn’t represent a particular person, but rather an emotion we strive to provide to our families – joy!

The community we’ve been blessed to build at Joy’s House over the years has positively impacted the lives of thousands of caregiving families, and we’re not done.

Volunteers serving desserts at Joy's House
Volunteers at Joy's House celebrating at Gala

We celebrate our value of individuality, understanding that each team member brings with them their unique expertise that elevates our Joy’s House strengths and helps us to innovate new programs.

What’s in a name? A whole lot we’ve found! And ours doesn’t represent a particular person, but rather an emotion we strive to provide to our families – joy!

The community we’ve been blessed to build at Joy’s House over the years has positively impacted the lives of thousands of caregiving families, and we’re not done.

Volunteers serving desserts at Joy's House

We are honored to be a proud recipient of the following grants:

Johnson County Community Foundation
Lilly Endowment
Noyes Foundation
Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation
Dalton Family Foundation
Healthcare Initiatives Inc.
I’m Still Here
The Indianapolis Foundation

“I firmly believe that Joy’s House provides an invaluable resource for Indianapolis. The guests are well served, and the guests’ families are supported in a meaningful way. It is a beautiful model of care. I hope the donation can further advance the excellent care-driven services.”

Ellen

“Caring people in a warm, loving environment. It truly feels like home.”

Broad Ripple Caregiver

“Each guest is accepted at their level and is encouraged but never forced into participation. Such a warm, positive, loving environment is a huge source of comfort to the family of each guest.❤️”

Susie