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My Joyful Heart

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Causes: Children & Youth, Youth Development, Youth Development Programs

Mission: As a faith-based organization, My Joyful Heart endeavors to be a positive influence to children in need by remembering them with basic life essentials, school supplies, clothing, toys and encouragement throughout each year until their situation improves or they move from the area. My Joyful Heart provides the little things that may often be missing in the life of a child in need. By providing these gifts regularly throughout the year we extend love and hope to these children, making them feel special and letting them know that people do care.

Community Stories

6 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

npagano910, Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/12/2025

Our team from Evertree Insurance Services in Frankfort had a wonderful experience volunteering with My Joyful Heart! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and showed us just how impactful their work is. We helped pack hygiene kits, sorted clothing donations, and moved supplies in the warehouse. Most importantly, we all left with a deeper appreciation for the critical support they provide to over 1,200 low-income children in our local area. It was especially meaningful to see how much care goes into meeting each child’s individual needs - from towels and deodorant to school supplies and bedding. The entire experience was well-organized and deeply rewarding.Thank you for the opportunity to be part of something so important and we look forward to coming back!

mobileUser Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

05/24/2023

They care about the spiritual growth of the child and put their hearts into every aspect of the organization.

lfetchko Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

07/07/2020

My Joyful Heart (MJH) has been a Godsend for Oak Lawn - Hometown School District 123. In addition to providing tremendous gift bags to the neediest children in the district; it is one of the pillars of our outreach strategy for our D123 Family + Community Resource Network (FCRN). The attraction and face-to-face engagement of the MJH gift bag distribution helps build relationships with families who have challenges in many areas and helps build trust to engage families with additional community services opportunities. The energy, commitment, professionalism and love is evident with every interaction with My Joyful Heart. Thank you, Diane and staff; you folks are AWESOME!!

conchitaw1 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

05/01/2019

My Joyful Heart has donated bags to the students at my school and I am truly appreciative. The organization and everyone who works for it is kind, caring and thoughtful. Their willingness to help is unmeasurable. You have touched the lives' of many families and students who are really deserving and needy. Thank you!!!!

gloo Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

11/01/2018

Absolutely amazing group who respond to needs of children in our communities. As a school social worker of 30 plus years in the south suburbs, this is the first agency I've encountered who actively seek out children in need and follow up to provide those same children with whatever is requested to meet basic needs. The staff are a joy, (no pun intended), to work with, responding promptly to our requests. God bless My Joyful Heart, volunteers and all who donate to their agency.

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bamcbride Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

01/19/2013

I was a teacher at a school where the students received "Gift Bags" from My Joyful Heart. The students couldnot wait to receive their items. Diane Carroll and her volunteers work tirelessly to make sure the needs of all the students are met. She is really making a diffeence in the lives of these students. My Joyful Heart is an Amazing Organization! I am proud to be a part of it. Barb M.

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ShannonM Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

12/12/2012

I'm a school social worker at a local school. Our students come from 4 different and diverse communities, 85% of our students come from poverty. My Joyful Heart has been involved with our students for several years. Each year, Diane Carroll reaches out and takes on more of our students. My Joyful Heart represent true joyful hearts when our students receive their " gift bags". But it's not just about the gifts My Joyful Heart provides to our students, it's about the love they feel knowing that people in our communities care about them. My Joyful Heart is an amazing agency!

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