Just the thought of a sick child brings tears to my eyes but knowing they have someone thinking of them brings me joy. Joyful smiles is wonderful at what they do. They bring care packages right to the children where they are. They deliver smiles. When my daughter was facing cancer joyful smiles was there!!
I have worked with Joyful Smiles Thru Faith this past year and love what they are doing. The joy they bring with their Kare packages is truly inspiring.
Me personal experience with Joyful Smiles Thru Faith,is a story of showing kindness in the community. The owner, Mrs. Jacqueline Simon Federico has a beautiful spirit that goes above and beyond to ensure children who are having medical difficulties receive care packages to help put a smile on the child's face. Her sensitivities toward these special little ones also helps the parents feel more at ease, seeing their child being treated with such kindness during difficult times. With items such as puzzles and coloring books, etc. .goes a long way to brighten a child's day while they're in the hospital. We love JSTF!!
I have known and appreciated this organization since they have started and thought highly of it. We recently experienced an unexpected hospital stay and emergency surgery for my grandson and Joyful smiles Thru faith immediately brought us over a stuffed gift bag for him! He loved all of it and it was amazing to see how happy he was to open things that someone gave him. It truly lifted his spirits. I am really Grateful to have this organization in our community!
After going through the miscarriage of my first child, I set out to find an organization where I could serve the community like I had done throughout college. Children were on my mind at the time and so, in my search, I came across Joyful Smiles Thru Faith. Not only were the members welcoming, but their good works put smiles on the faces of children and adults alike. It reminded me of the love and hope that services like that can give to people. This is truly an amazing organization and I look forward to working with JSTF over the years.
My 14 year old daughter was in the hospital for days suffering and bored. Jacqueline came in with the biggest smile on her face & in her heart, with a Kare package. Watching Megan open n enjoy that visit brought her big smiles. I knew I had to be apart of this organization. I really love how we touch the children in our community. I’ve been involved as secretary and currently am the treasurer. We’re partnered with Promedica & many other great organizations, who just really love helping kids. I’ve seen firsthand what they do for the children, where we call home. Suzanne Donahue
I have volunteered to help fill the gift bags for kids and have attended a few of the fund raising events because I think what Jackie's organization provides is greatly needed. I hope to be able to volunteer again in the near future.
This organization keeps growing and keeps serving more children. It's so great for the kids in the community to have people like them caring about them and wanting the best for them.
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I heard Jacqueline,the founder, speak to a class about her experiences with bullying and saw how she connected with the kids in the room. Classes can't create that kind of connection, only real people taking time out of their day to have authentic conversations about tough issues can been so powerful. I have been a big cheerleader ever since. Thank you guys for everything you do!
I first heard of Joyful Smiles Thru Faith through my child's classmate. They were talking about knowing someone that had gotten one of their packages and I thought that was so cool. I looked into them and now I have been to some of their events and really like what they do for our kids.
I was deeply touched when I read Jacqueline's story about how she started JSTF. I am SO happy for how the organization has grown and continues to help children and young adults in our community. I have donated items and have recently decided to become a member.
My toddler was really sick in the hospital for 5 days. The nurse gave us a package called a Kare Package full of stuff for my baby to keep busy. She loved the teddy bear and coloring. They are a great place and not that many people know about it yet.
When my son was being bullied, Joyful Smiles Thru Faith was their to prove that people really did care about him just for being him. It was so amazing to see him be happy, what they did means so much to us both. I'm forever grateful.
My daughter received one of their packages when she was in the emergency room and it was so perfect. It kept my daughter busy while we were waiting and in between tests. Thank you guys!
JSTF has been a part of my life for many years and I am so proud to be a volunteer. They do so such great work and it's easy to get excited because they all care so much about serving the kids in our community. Thanks, you guys!
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My daughter was in the hospital 17 days. One day Jacqueline, came through the door with the biggest smile on her face!! She brought goodies for her to do. She brought a huge smile to us all!
I continue to be amazed at the impact that Joyful Smiles Thru Faith has on our community. There is no organization I could be prouder to be a part of.
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I love what we do at Joyful Smiles Thru Faith! Knowing that I am a part of such a pure and simple mission makes volunteering a true joy.
Joyful Smiles Thru Faith is an amazing organization that commits to bringing hope, love and happiness to children that are in need of a reminder that the world is a better place with them in it. They bring Kare Packages to kids who need the strength to keep fighting their battles and are motivated by the basic idea that everyone should treat others the way they want to be treated.
Joyful Smiles thru Faith is an amazing non-profit organization that provides care packages to sick, injured and bullied children. It is a great local nonprofit that was started by one woman with an incredible heart. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
I was at a grill when I noticed this organization was having a toy drive so I donated money to there good cause and learned what they did for our Local children and how involved they are so know I follow them on FB to see when up coming events are so we can go support them
Such great work in our community! Keep those joyful smiles going.. JSTF's care packages helps sick and abused kids through some pretty tough moments that no child should ever know, healing though play is such a wonderful gift to give. God bless !
I reached out to Joyful Smiles thru Faith last month after my friend passed away from that nasty C word, leaving behind 6 children. I explained the situation, she instantly asked for the ages of the children and said they would love to provide Kare packs to them. When the kids received them, it was the first smile I’d seen on their faces in a weeks time! These people are godsends for families in their time of need! Thank you again, for all that you guys do!❤️
What I think this organization is doing is wonderful!!! I love seeing smiles on kids!!! It makes me feel good 2 know that by them smiling & laughing they r having a good day.. I 100% support this organization & all that they r 4...
Joyful Smiles is a great organization!! I love that they help kids and bring smiles to their faces!!
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Read moreThis is such agreat organization. We have been on the news many times helping others helping kids in our community. it is such a great organization and should be known very well around our community. thanks for all that you do to help in our community.
This organization was there for my child when she was going through a crisis in her life. They brighten up her spirits by giving her a Kare Package full of activities and a teddy bear. This kept her occupied and her mind off of our family tragedy. JSTF truly goes the extra mile to makes the children in the community safe and happy.
A great organization that cares about the well-being and happiness of the kids. A wonderful group of people who take pride in what they are doing in and for their community - happy to work with them whenever needed.
When I heard about Joyful Smiles through Faith I immediately wanted to help if and when I could. Their goal is simply to make kids who are sick feel better and get their thoughts off their health situation by preparing gift bags and cards to cheer them up. I have volunteered a few times to prepare the gift bags and attended a fund raiser or two. I think they are a great organization.
Joyful Smiles Through Faith touches the lives of children who are sick from a serious illness such as cancer, children who are bullied & children who are abused. These children feel alone, sad & depressed, they feel like no one loves them & there's no hope. The volunteer staff at Joyful Smiles Through Faith gives them hope & makes them feel loved & that someone cares. This is an amazing non profit organization! The smiles on the children's face's when they receive the care packages & are comforted by such caring volunteers are priceless!
Volunteered with some friends to make get-well cards and bracelets that would be included in the pouches that are given to the children. We had fun making them and when I saw pictures of the children with the smiling faces warmed my heart and I realized that even what seemed like a small gesture can have a big impact
I connected with Jacqueline ( the founder ) through social media quite awhile back and I absolutely love her nonprofit organization! It’s truly inspiring to see how much hard work not only her but the volunteers and everything put in. They don’t just do it to do something they do it because they truly love helping put a smile on a child’s face who may be ill and in the hospital. It’s such a kind gesture that makes such a huge impact. The world could use more people like Jacqueline for sure!
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I love seeing the smiles on the children’s faces when they receive their bag from Joyful Smiles Thru Faith.
This is an awesome place they do a lot for children and people my daughter is guinea pig passed away my daughter was upset and crying and everything and she brought her a couple toys and talk to her and all kinds of stuff it was great that's for sure
This is such a great organization and all the members are so great. I'm truly blessed to work and be apart of this great organization The best feeling in life is being able to give back and this nonprofit does exactly that helps and gives back to the community. keep up the great work and keep on shooting for the stars like i always say just have faith and watch everything fall in place!!!!
I have worked with Joyful Smiles as a past board member. I have worked and attended many functions. Joyful Smiles is always willing to help anyone in need. This is a good quality that is hard to find in this day and age. Great job!
Before joining JSTF my daughter was a recipient of a Kare Package from Bullfrogs Against Bullying and JSTF. The joy that brought her initially lasted weeks. Every time she gets the pouch out or plays with something from it, that same smile comes back. Their generosity and kindness brought me on board and now I get to see that same look on other peoples faces.
Pictured from Left to Right is Abigail Davis the 2019 National Miss Buckeye State, One of our Kare Packages and President and Founder of JSTF, Jacqueline Federico.
Joyful Smiles does so much good for the children in our community being bullied, neglected, or who are ill. It is s wonderful resource that a lot of people stile don’t know about. It’s run by a wonderful group of volunteers who truly care about the people they are helping and they whole heartedly believe in the saying, “Sharing Joy One Smile at a Time.”