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SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST WITH CHICAGOLAND'S CHILDREN IN NEED
Happy New Year
WHAT'S HAPPENING
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JOYFUL SPOTLIGHT
Stories from behind the scenes
THANKFUL HEARTS
Always grateful for you
UPCOMING EVENTS
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And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 
-- Philippians 4:19
Joyful Heart
Please note:
We will be eliminating our P.O. Box in Lockport. Please use the following address when sending mail:
My Joyful Heart
9981 W. 190th St. | Suite I-J
Mokena, IL. 60448
WELCOME
TO MY JOYFUL HEART
We're so happy you're here!
What a beautiful and blessed year. We close 2021 praising God for his promises and thanking him for his provisions.

We served so many children this year, through the ups and downs of a global pandemic. We commend every organization, school and coordinator we work with as they navigated through new rules, challenges and quarantined children. We thank God for our amazing volunteers who spent their mornings and afternoons preparing gift bags for the children; their dedication warms our hearts. Finally, we are so grateful for all the sponsors, donors, organizations, groups and congregations that helped in EVERY way possible so we can continue to let the children know how very much Jesus loves them. Our giving tree tags (and digital tags) were a success and such a blessing to the children.

Please specifically pray for a few things in 2022: that we reach the children that need help, that we connect with the people that want to help and that we continue to do the work God has laid out for My Joyful Heart.

Wishing everyone a blessed and happy 2022.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
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Gala 2022
20th Anniversary Gala in April
We are planning our 20th year anniversary party and we need your help. The gala is planned for April 23rd, 2022 and volunteers are needed to help with jobs now and the night of the event. If you are interested in helping us for this very special celebration please click the button to email Donna and get involved.

Businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring the gala on 4/23/22, please send an email to information@myjoyfulheart.org or view/download our corporate sponsorship opportunities.
Christmas Giving Tree
Thank You
We were overwhelmed by your generosity this year! So many businesses, groups, congregations, studios, families and individuals joined and helped fulfill some of the children’s wishes this year by participating in our annual Giving Tree.

We had both traditional tags and digital lists again this year. The response was truly miraculous and we are so grateful for your enthusiasm and generosity.

Thank you for being a part of making Christmas morning so special for the children enrolled in My Joyful Heart!
JOYFUL SPOTLIGHT
Stories from behind the scenes
Meijer Donation
A True Christmas Miracle
Over the many years, My Joyful Heart continues to be blessed by miracles, usually when we least expect them. Such a miracle happened on December 9th.

Three wonderful employees of Meijer of Mokena came in to tour the Ministry Center and warehouse. We spent a little time with them, showing them the many moving parts within My Joyful Heart and answered their questions. They were so helpful and noticed ways they could help us out and provide additional partnerships so that we can continue to help as many children in the Chicago area as possible. 

During this time, they surprised us with an amazing gift: a $10,000 donation!!!! We were shocked and so very blessed. We cannot even begin to explain how amazing this wonderful blessing is. The joy and excitement that we feel with every donation was magnified by the complete surprise in how they presented it to us. 

We are so grateful for this unexpected donation and we are truly looking forward to a continued partnership with Meijer of Mokena. We thank you, Jesus, for helping us help the children we serve. What a merry Christmas indeed!
Adding Schools
New Enrollments Continue
Seven new schools enrolled children with us this school year! Praise God for allowing us to share His love with more children.

If you know a teacher or social worker in an area that could use some extra help, have them email information@myjoyfulheart.org for an overview of the program.
Wine bottles
Wine Needed for Our Gala
Did you get a bottle of wine that isn't your style? Have some extra that never got opened?

If you have any new bottles of wine left from the holidays and are looking to donate it, we would love to put it to good use as a prize at our gala in April. We are looking for $15+ bottles of wine. Thank you in advance!

You can drop them at the Ministry Center. We always have someone here Mon-Thurs 9:30am–1pm but please call first to make sure we are around, especially during the holidays.
THANKFUL HEARTS
Always grateful for you
Great News from Great Nonprofits!
A huge thank you to everyone who wrote a review at Great Nonprofits. Your honest words pushed us, once again, to be one of the top nonprofits for 2021!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Come join us!
Toy Donation
Used Toy Collection Coming in January
Our used toy drive collection will take place beginning January 10th through the month of January. We can accept used toys and puzzles for ages 5 and above.

Drop off hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:30am-1:00pm in the back of the building. Ring the doorbell and we will happily help you unload!

9981 W. 190th St. | Suite I-J
Mokena, IL 60448
Sponsor
A Note to Our Sponsors
If you would like to send or write letters to your sponsored kids, please email them to information@myjoyfulheart or send them in via snail mail by January 15th.

Sponsoring a child is a unique opportunity to directly have an impact on a specific little one. For $35 a month or $420 a year, you can help bring hope to someone in need.
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Amazon Wish List
Our Office Wish List
Our Valentine’s event will happen quickly after the new year.

We can use the following:
  • Bibles or Devotionals for all ages, our biggest need is for ages 8+
  • Valentine’s Day Candy
  • Sketch/Drawing/Colored Pencils
  • Activity Books: Sudoku, Crossword, Word Search
  • Packing Tape
  • Adult Coloring Books
  • Packages of New Crayons/Colored Pencils/Markers/Fun Pens
  • Handle Bags for Birthdays (6” x 8”)
  • Mens Axe Body Sprays/Gels (gift sets are usually on Christmas clearance)
  • Girls Body Sprays/Lotions
  • Sweet Treats (Lil Debbie or Hostess boxes)
  • McDonald’s/Culver's/Wendy's Ice Cream Certificates
  • $5 Fast Food Gift Cards
  • Small Birthday Item for Boys in Grades 2-8 (such as card games, body sprays, cologne, fidget toy, etc.)
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