Who we have supported:
At Joyful Occasions, we're more than just events, we're about making a difference. Inspired by our NYC roots, every event channels resources to either local charities or local everyday citizens, with a focus on youth development. We started with food insecurity, but have since honed in on investing in NYC's youth. Here is the work we have done:
Game Over Hicks Family Foundation
We raised $3,000 for their organization through our annual basketball tournaments, paying for 6 kids to attend a week of their summer camp.
Neighbors Together
We supported their organization by raising $2,880 through the two events we hosted, covering the costs of over 700 meals.
Mercy Bakery
We raised $1,050 through our Turkey Bowl event, paying for over 300 meals to the Bed-Stuy community.
Joyful Futures Scholarship Award
We donated $2,000 in total, $1,000 to each recipient, of our 2024 Joyful Futures Scholarship Award. This went to Karen Kong and Jocelyn Jumbo, two graduating high school students to help them cover costs associated with their pursuit of higher education.
C.H.I.P.S Food Bank
We donated $798 to their organization, covering the costs of 200 meals.
Jodi Douglass
We donated $400 to high school student Jodi Douglass, helping her cover the costs associated with competing in the 2024 NYC Teen Beauty Pageant.
Movie Day Event
We hosted families for a free screening of Disney’s Wish at AMC Times Square during the 2024 holiday season.