Finding energy, engagement, and a sense of calm can be difficult for people undergoing treatment in a hospital. Boston Hope Music has developed a platform that consists of 30-minute “musical dosages” for patients to use while they’re undergoing treatment. Local musicians put the pieces together as a gift during the pandemic. Then the project moved to…Read more »
Making “In It Together” Real
Tuesday is Distribution Day in Mesa County Colorado. The long, long line shows the great, great need. People come for food, coats, toilet paper, face masks. They come for much more than life’s basics. They come for comfort, for happiness, for hope. Today’s Story of Joy shows us what folks can do for each other…Read more »
Lives Transformed
It all started in a book club. Students from Palma School have been attending a book club at Soledad State Prison for several years. The discussions about characters and plots and choices have taught the participants about empathy and compassion and giving. Today’s Story of Joy is about lives transformed not just through reading .…Read more »
Making a Difference
Today’s Story of Joy came our way last month at Christmastime, and we didn’t want you to miss it. Fostering and adopting a child is no easy undertaking, however, the Kolas family has taken on fostering six. You read that right, six. They now have eight children between the ages of eight and twenty. You read…Read more »
More Than a Restaurant
Restaurants have taken a huge hit during the pandemic. Many of them are much more than just a restaurant. Some restaurants are an inspiration for good. First, Andy Koutsoudakis helped by providing meals for an ICU staff. Then he honored his father’s memory by doing more good. Today’s story shows how joy can come from grief and…Read more »
Searching for Words, Finding Hope
Ten years ago last week former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was the victim of a shooting in Tucson. Six people died that day, and thirteen were injured. A decade later Giffords continues her recovery with the help of family, friends, and Dr. Fabi Hirsch, a speech-language pathologist. Today’s Story of Joy shows how far someone…Read more »
Love Wins
Last week was a troubling week for America. We clearly saw how divided we are and how much healing we need. Yet, there were stories of hope and joy too. Today’s Story of Joy is one of those stories. A powerful bond and a special friendship was formed at a St. Louis hospital between an…Read more »
Lucky Hiker
As 2021 begins, one Utah hiker is feeling grateful. Although he’s recovering from broken bones sustained in a fall last week, he’s thankful to be alive and thankful for the help he received. You’d assume he received help from rescue crews, which he did, but he also received help from another group of people. Click…Read more »
Wreaths for the Year
You might be packing your Christmas wreath away for the season, but today’s Story of Joy is about wreaths you might want to show off all year. Texas Air Force Staff Sergeant Nicole Pompei makes very special wreaths out of old military uniforms. It’s a uniform she respects greatly, and she makes the wreaths with…Read more »
Choose Joy
Today is your day to choose and share a Story of Joy. We’ve shared more than one hundred Stories of Joy with you this year. We’re encouraging you to take a look back at these stories. Find your favorites and share them with a friend or two or three. It’s your turn to share JOY…Read more »