June 2020 Email Newsletter A Note from Tina It feels great to be able to say…So much is happening at Joy’s House right now! It's almost as if we’re throwing our shoulders back, lifting our heads and shouting, “Let’s do this!” We’ve been working hard during this pandemic to stay connected with our families, providing respite, relief and resources as needed. Our families are strong, but let’s be honest – caregiving is a lot. That’s where we come in. And we are thrilled to be able to say that we are re-opening our doors at our Broad Ripple location on July 1. There are a myriad of details that go into how we do this as safely as possible and like everything we do at Joy’s House, with great intention. If you’d like details about what this looks like, email me.
Self-worth Inclusion Safety Truthfulness Individuality Comfort Fulfilled Lives The Hau'oli Project Inspired by our own Miss Harriet, The Hau’oli Project is a movement to spread hau'oli (pronounced how’ooh-lee), which means “joy” in Hawaiian, to those in need of comfort and love during this difficult time. This is an opportunity to connect and support family caregivers - all caregivers in our communities - with advocates and resources to assist them at home with guidance and grace. Learn more here.
How it works:
Want to get involved?
Click here to complete the family caregiver application.
Click here to complete the application to become an advocate.
During this time, Caregiver Crossing, the Joy’s House podcast for caregivers, will become an informative and fun video series to bring information, joy, and resources to family caregivers and Joy’s House supporters. Click here to watch our Caregiver Crossing videos, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.
How's it going so far? Currently we have nearly a dozen family caregiver/volunteer advocate matches and all our volunteer advocates have been trained. The matches are connecting via text, phone, Zoom, etc. and some have even scheduled regular check-ins. Caregivers sharing about their caregiving journeys and the matches are connecting through mutual interests, like plants – and even sending photos back and forth!
Here's what one of our Volunteer Advocates, Courtney Rocchio has to say about the project:
"In a world (currently) that feels lacking in compassion, The Hau'oli Project has been a wonderful way to show true compassion for our family of caregivers at Joy's House. It is a very stressful time for many people, especially the caregivers. Through a weekly conversation, I've been able to get to know my caregiver on a deeper level, and simply allow her to take her mind off her role as a caregiver. I'm so honored to be a part of this program and hope I can continue to spread compassion while listening to the wonderful lives and experiences of our caregivers and Guests." Share Hau'oli You may have seen these signs popping up around the Indianapolis area. Want a sign of your own to share in your yard or at your workplace? Email Tina. Wish List Donation Needs PPE and Cleaning Supplies As we draw nearer to reopening our houses we are in need of the following items:
Hand sanitizer Hand soap Surgical masks Medical gloves (no powder) Disinfectant wipes (Lysol or Clorox) Personal care wipes Lysol spray Bleach Trash bags Paper napkins Paper towels Toilet paper
If you are interested in purchasing any of the above wish list items or have questions, please email Erricka. View our entire wish list here on our In-Kind Donations page of our website. Thank you for your generosity! There’s still a way to honor the special Dads in your life Father’s Day may have come and gone, but you can still honor the special Dad in your life. Just click here to donate in honor or memory of a special father. All funds raised support Joy’s House during these unprecedented times. Your donation today will help us meet the needs of family caregivers right now. Learn more about how your gifts are helping us keep families together at joyshouse.org. Our Young Leaders Board Launched in April 2019 our Young Leaders Board is gaining momentum and is excited to work on projects focused on fundraising and mission awareness this year.
See the full list of our current members here and learn more about our Young Leaders Board here. Volunteering at Joy's House For the safety of our Guests all volunteering in both of our houses has been suspended through the unforeseeable future. Please contact volunteer@joyshouse.org with any questions or concerns.
Currently a volunteer? Curious how you can help out from home? Volunteer with The Hau'oli Project! Click here to get started. Our Mission Joy’s House serves adults living with life-altering diagnoses and their families by providing exceptional adult day and caregiver services. Our Contact Information
Joy's House at UIndy 1615 E. Castle Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46227 |