By: Chris Duhrkoop, Founder People often ask how Share in the JOY began. It started small and with one simple idea. If you've read through our blog posts you've read bits and pieces and have a general idea, but basically I thought it would be special to hire Santa to visit a foster family for […]
The Gift That Meant the Most Two years ago, at our annual HoliJOY celebration, a little girl came through the doors holding her grandmother’s hand, who was pushing a stroller with her baby sister. They were in a kinship foster situation, a grandmother doing her best to care for her grandchildren through love, not luxury. […]
Some of the most powerful moments at our events aren’t scripted, they come from simple acts of kindness. Lucky’s Royal Rescues began as one of those moments. It's a story that's not only worth sharing, it's another example of how meaningful moments create the ideas that are the foundation Share in the JOY is built […]
By: Tess Favazza, Treasurer As a young woman, I found myself a victim of domestic violence and am humbled by the support and encouragement I received from friends and family to walk away before that was no longer an option. Walking away brought me a sense of safety, but also added stress, financial uncertainty and […]
Sharing Triumphs Of Resilient Youth An Origin Story Still Being Written by Chris Duhrkoop Some ideas don’t just inspire, they carry the power to change lives. My STORY My Song is one of those ideas. This idea is still in it's infancy, but the power and potential are enough that I need to write down […]
Not Your Typical Party Bus From the very beginning, Nikki Pearson and her Kuties and Kupcakes Mobile Spa Bus have been part of Share in the JOY’s story. At our very first holiday event in 2022, when just 34 children gathered at St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, Nikki showed up bringing her unique sparkle, her […]
Every child dreams of meeting Santa. But for some, especially those in foster care, the holidays can be a difficult time. It's often a reminder of loss, uncertainty, and the things they long for most. For Share in the JOY, that’s where our story truly began. It was with a Las Vegas Santa in a […]
Former Foster Youth Giving Back Every so often, you meet someone whose very presence changes the way you see the world. For Share in the JOY, that person is Rick Trip. Rick is more than a supporter of our mission. He is family, a brother-in-arms, and a constant reminder of why we do this work. […]
When someone messaged us on Facebook about a neighbor in need, we didn’t yet know the story waiting for us just a few streets away. What we did know was this: a mom and her two boys were living in an apartment with no furniture. And we had to find a way to help. That […]
Some people leave behind legacies written in stone. Meagan Taylor Arant left one written in JOY. This December, as hundreds of children facing hardship attend our annual HoliJOY celebration, they’ll discover a brand new space nestled in the heart of our signature event... Meagan’s Enchanted Forest. It’s will be a mystical place where imaginations glow […]
