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Our Mission: Fun with a Purpose
Our mission at Joyful Occasions is to create vibrant, community-centered events that engage and empower New York City’s youth while raising vital funds to support the education and well-being of local school children. We believe in fun with a purpose—bringing people together to build a brighter future for the next generation.
We are proud to be a 100% volunteer-based organization. This means every dollar raised goes directly to two things: (a) funding impactful youth development programs, or (b) hosting the joyful events that raise more money for the kids.
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From our annual Gala to parties and sports tournaments, we host vibrant events that are key to achieving our mission. Every ticket sold, and every dollar donated, directly fuels our youth development programs.
Find out where we'll be next and how you can join the fun.
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See the Ledger: Every Dollar Counts.
Transparency is key to our mission. We track every dollar contributed and detail exactly where it goes. Ranging from $5,000 in scholarships for students like James Walls III to funding coding classes and providing essential backpack kits, we are dedicated to impacting the youth for the better. See the full impact ledger for all the details.
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Built in NYC, for NYC.
Joyful Occasions was started by a tight-knit crew of friends—all NYC-based young adults—who saw a need to connect the community's energy with the needs of local youth. What began as a few small gatherings has grown into a powerful movement, fueled entirely by local passion and dedication.
Learn how we grew from an idea among friends into a full-fledged force for positive change in the "Our Story" section.
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