Our Programs
Programs for Women
The Joy of Living, Inc. created its program Phase One, Service for Women, to empower women to discover their authentic selves. Helping them to understand their intellect and spirit of achievement to become self-sufficient and productive citizens. Through this phase, we implement empowerment programs that are responsive to life skills, career development, job readiness, upward mobility, mentoring, and empowering women to promote self-worth. Helping Women Strengthen Their Families and Building Personalized Pathways Towards Self-Sufficiency
The women in our programs will develop personal growth, receive empowerment and enrichment workshops, and learn how to become financially secure, and economic independence.
Young Women Empowerment (YWEP) Program Components:
Community Cohesion
Individual and Group Counseling Sessions
Support for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Empowerment through Career and Job Readiness Training
Access to Resources and Referrals
Programs for Children and Youth
Empower a young lady, and she will change the world.
The Joy of Living, INC. created its program Phase Two-Services to our Youth to empower young ladies to use their intellect and spirit of achievement to become successful and productive citizens. Through this phase, we implement empowerment programs that are responsive to the academic, cultural, career development, and mentoring needs of young ladies.
Empower Her: Empowering Young Lady's Program
Guidance and Skill Building Workshops
Her Voice: Conversations for Young Ladies
Grace and Poise Workshop
STEM Initiatives for Young Ladies
Rising Leaders: College Prep & Career Growth
Education Grants: Scholarships
Community Outreach and Service
Health and Wellness Programs
The Joy of Living, INC. established the Health and Wellness Phase to advocate for the prevention of chronic medical conditions by supporting healthy educational programs for both women and children. The goal of this phase is to promote and facilitate heath and wellness programs that support healthy behaviors early in life. Providing educational tips for individuals to work towrds better health, and healthy habits with and emphasis on good nutrition, regular physical activity, and improving overall well-being.
Annual Community Wellness Fair
Empowerment Workshops
Emotional Well-being Sessions (Individual and Group Support)
Personal Care and Hyqienic Workshops
Outreach Programs
The Joy of Living, Inc. established the Outreach Phase to address the social inequities that persist in disadvantaged communities, especially for women, children, and youth. The joy of Living aims to bring awareness to communities by educating them on poverty, economic, health, social inequities, and more. The goal for this phase is to help break the cycle of poverty, build impactful programs, and create change in the communities we serve.
Transforming Lives Initiative: Nursing Supporting Communities
Our Initiative, "Transforming Lives One Me at a Time," is dedicated to making a positive impact on the Lives of the homeless and marginalized families in our communities.
Care Packages for Dignity-Distribution of Personal Hygiene Kits to the Homeless, Local Schools, and Shelters.
Dress with Dignity Closet: Offering free clothing through our Dress for Success Clothing Closet for individuals facing economic challenges.
Warmth in Every Thread: Conducting a Warm Cozy Coat Drive to collect worm coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and other winter essentials.
Comfort Beyond Walls: Hosting a Warm Blanket and PJ Drive to provide blankets and comfortable pajamas to those experiencing homelessness.
Blessing Bags of Hope: Creating Blessing Bags for the Homeless, filled with toiletries, water, snacks, and personal hygiene items.
Holiday Cheer for All: Implementing the Holiday Angels program, which involves assembling an distributing Holiday Baskets to marginalized families.
Empowering Education: Supporting local schools through a School Drive, supplying backpacks, school supplies, gift cards, motivational boxes, and more.
Join us in our commitment to transforming lives and fostering a community where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered. Together, we can make a meaningful difference, one act of kindness at a time.
