There are many nonprofit organizations in Bradenton and the surrounding area. Each one is doing incredible work to support our community by helping those less fortunate, promoting the arts, providing education, and more.
This week, we were thrilled to chat with representatives from Jordyns Joy Inc. to learn more about their mission and how we can help. Here's what they had to say.
Can you tell us a little bit about your mission and how you help to support our community?
Our mission is to bring joy to kids in the hospital. We gather new games, crafts, stuffed animals, and art supplies and take them to multiple children’s hospitals. We do this in honor of our granddaughter, who passed away when she was 8 years old from a rare lung disease called chILD (Children’s Interstitial Lung Disease).
Who do you serve and why?
We serve multiple children’s hospitals throughout the entire state of Florida, and we also service children’s hospitals in Georgia, Nashville, and Alabama.
If we can help a child forget what they’re going through and bring happiness to them for just a moment, we have accomplished our goal. We do this to share our love for Jordyn with others and to carry on her legacy.
Jordyn's Joy Inc. started after Jordyn received a stuffed animal and a homemade card when she was first diagnosed. At our darkest moment, a simple, kind gesture made such an immense impact on our hearts that we knew we wanted to continue to pay it forward by sharing that same love with others.
What's the best way our community can help?
We need donations of brand-new items for children ranging from preemies to teenagers. This includes blankets, arts and crafts, games, toys, and stuffed animals. Homemade items are also welcome!
To get an idea of the types of items that these children need, take a look at John Hopkins Children’s Hospital’s wish list. You can also donate directly to us and we will do the shopping for you. Visit Jordynsjoy.org to learn more and Follow Jordyn’s Joy on Facebook to keep up with all the latest news and updates.
