Give the gift of care.

Your gift makes a difference.

We are grateful to every sponsor, donor, fundraiser, and volunteer. Your support allows Joy’s House to provide exceptional adult day and caregiver services. Thank you!

Your gift is so important to us and we promise to make our community proud. To learn more about how your financial generosity helps us provide services and support to families, view our Joy’s House Annual Report.

5 Ways to Give

Community support makes all the difference! Many individuals, organizations, and businesses give generously to Joy’s House. However you choose to give, know that you are making a difference in the lives of others.

Sponsors

Joy’s House thrives thanks to the generosity of our incredible sponsors. Their support enables us to provide exceptional care and create a nurturing environment for our Guests.

AARP

Special thanks to our generous sponsors:

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” – Maya Angelou

Volunteer

Serving our Joy’s House community is made possible through the work and the compassion of our volunteers. Join us in supporting adults living with life-altering diagnoses and their families.

Volunteers

Volunteer Groups

Joy’s House welcomes small student and corporate volunteer groups and is able to accommodate Days of Service. All requests for volunteer groups should be made at least one month prior to the anticipated date of service.

Student Groups

Joy’s House at UIndy welcomes students pursuing degrees in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Social Work to volunteer at our cozy house. Work directly with our Guests and get hands on experience providing exceptional care – the Joy’s House way!

Give With Grayce

Named after Miss Grayce, our very first Joy’s House Guest, Giving with Grayce is a monthly donors circle providing care, support, and joy to adults living with life-altering diagnoses and their families every month!

To join our monthly donors circle, select “Giving with Grayce monthly”, select your monthly donation amount, and enter your payment information.

Elderly couple on porch swing at Joy's House

Miss Grayce and her husband, at Joy’s House Broad Ripple

Friends of Joy’s House

A Friend of Joy’s House is an individual, business, school, church or other organization that coordinates a fundraiser on behalf of Joy’s House. We encourage our Friends to get creative and have fun with fundraising ideas!

Friends of Joy’s House have coordinated a variety of events over the years from benefit concerts to give-back days, from parking spot raffles to social soirées.

Funds raised through this program provide meals, activities, wish days for our Guests, resources and programming for caregivers, and scholarship fees to open our doors for families in need.

Friends of Joy’s House fundraiser examples:

Ann Galvin

Ann Galvin was a quiet force. She cared deeply about women, children, and those who were alone.

When she approached Tina after a speaking engagement in 1999 and softly said, “I want to donate to your scholarship fund,” we never could have dreamed that she meant every month for the next 25 years. And yet, that’s exactly what she did.

Because of our dear friend Ann, hundreds of families were able to receive services, education, and community at Joy’s House. Some of them knew her well – sharing meals, stories, and letters. Others never even knew her name.

We will never forget her. Thanks to Ann, we’ve never turned away a family for our adult day services. Thanks to Ann, we are the Joy’s House that so many people have relied on for this imperative care.

Ann, we miss you. Thank you for being wonderful you and may you rest in peace.

Ann Galvin, April 17, 1935 – March 25, 2024

In-Kind Donation

Between direct care staff, administrative staff, Guests, family caregivers and volunteers, Joy’s House uses lots of supplies. Plus, we serve an average of 50 Guests each day!

Games and puzzles, personal care items, office supplies and craft items are just a few of the items we need to care for these individuals throughout the year. Your donation helps us reduce overhead costs while we continue to fulfill our mission components.

We are currently in need of the following items:

  • Medical gloves (no powder)
  • Personal care wipes
  • Hand sanitizer

We keep our most current needs up-to-date on our Amazon wishlist. This is a convenient way to shop that allows you to make a purchase and have the item shipped directly to Joy’s House!

If you’re interested in hosting a donation drive in support of our families, please contact us.

“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