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 to caregivers and create a nurturing environment for our Guests. (Adult Day Services Clients)

AARP

Special thanks to our generous sponsors:

Volunteer

Volunteers help advance our mission at Joy’s House. Your time and care allows caregivers to feel supported and our Guests to stay connected. 

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Individual Volunteers

Guest Activities Support
Assist our Guest Relations staff with games, crafts, music, exercise, and social activities. Volunteers may also spend time talking with Guests who benefit from one-on-one engagement.

Corporate Groups

Joy’s House is happy to welcome corporate volunteer groups for Days of Service and special projects. We kindly ask that group volunteer requests be submitted at least six weeks in advance so we can thoughtfully prepare a meaningful experience for everyone involved. Email volunteer@joyshouse.org with questions and interest.

Student Groups

Joy’s House warmly welcomes high school and college students to volunteer in our home-like setting. Volunteers can build relationships with our Guests while gaining hands-on experience supporting exceptional, compassionate care. Email volunteer@joyshouse.org with questions and interest.

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:

In-Kind Donation

Between direct care staff, administrative staff, Guests, family caregivers and volunteers, Joy’s House uses lots of supplies. 

Personal care items, office supplies, Games and puzzles, 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.

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