Joy's House

September 11, 2019

We have now raised over $130,000! We are so, so grateful. Grateful for your donations, for your time and effort in spreading the word about this campaign, for your belief in us and that what we do matters. But our work isn’t done. We still have $429,000 to raise by November 1st to ensure that...

Miss Elizabeth

September 5, 2019

By Corrina Thompson, Community Relations Manager at Joy’s House This is part my story, and part Miss Liz’s story… Twenty years ago, my sister Tina started this magical not-for-profit – Joy’s House Adult Day Service – a place that offers a secure and engaging environment for adults that are not able to stay at home...

20 Years is Not Enough

September 1, 2019

Friends, 20 years is not enough. 20 years of providing safety, care and community for our Guests is not enough. 20 years of supporting our caregivers with education, comfort and programs is not enough. We need at least 20 more years. Our Guests and caregivers need us. Our community needs us. But Joy’s House is...

August 15, 2019

In August, we celebrate our Guest Scholarship Program. Patricia puts it best: “I am grateful for the scholarship which helps me be able to provide a living, pay the bills and purchase the necessities of life. Thankfully, there are places like Joy’s House who understand the great financial strain when it comes to caregiving.” “Hi....

Celebrating Donors (Tim and Corrine)

July 9, 2019

People donate to Joy’s House for a variety of reasons. Just about everyone recognizes the many needs for those living with life-altering diagnoses to have a warm and safe place to be seen, celebrated, and accepted, Our donors generously support our mission and make it possible for us to continue providing services, love and connection...

Celebrating Staff (Theresa and Corrina)

June 3, 2019

Theresa Bonner was the first paid staff member at Joy’s House. She left in 2005, worked in a variety of fields with other companies and then returned as our Family Care Manager this past year. Corrina Thompson remembers working alongside Theresa as an intern. She too went on to work in another field and after...

May 2, 2019

Miss Betty is a spry and sassy 95 year old who keeps us on our toes! During the month of May, we pause to celebrate our sponsors. These are the companies, foundations, and organizations who give generously with financial support, shared marketing, volunteers, and expertise. When they make the decision to support Joy’s House, they...

The Power of Music as Service

April 30, 2019

by Ben Batchelder When trying to decide on what I should do for my Eagle Project, I decided to look into working with Joy’s House through a recommendation from a close friend. This friend used to work at the American Alzheimer’s Association, and I had done some volunteer work with them in the past. Last...

Ode to Joy

April 3, 2019

By Margherita Firenze ‘19 and Maria Grant ‘19 Article originally appearing in The Park Tudor Times Online For the past three semesters, Ode to Joy has brought the joy of music to the guests at Joy’s House, which is a day care facility for adults with mental or physical disabilities located in Broad Ripple. Ode...

Celebrating Volunteers

April 1, 2019

National Volunteer Week falls in April every year, so it seems appropriate to take this month and celebrate Grant and the countless others who give so selflessly of their time and talents to Joy’s House – helping to put on events, spending time with our Guests, keeping our spaces tidy, and in so many other...