Posted by To some, Ikie Brooks is an unlikely college student. He grew up in West Virginia and witnessed the struggle of drug addiction daily in his home. To fight against that, he started the Gear Up program as a seventh grader. The program encourages kids to seek higher education. It’s an amazing program, and he continues…Read more »
Posted by Wally is 94 years old. They’re in junior high school. And they love spending time together and learning life lessons together. Today’s Story of Joy will put a smile on your face! Click the link below to meet Wally. Wally
Posted by The US Open tennis tournament finished yesterday. If you’re like me, you’ve watched A LOT of tennis in the last two weeks, but I’ll bet none of us has the tennis enthusiasm of the kids involved in Buddy Up Tennis. The group got to show off their skills on Arthur Ashe Stadium! Buddy Up is…Read more »
Posted by Sunday is Grandparents Day. Grandparents are special people. My own grandmother turned 96 last month, and I feel so blessed that she has been a part of my life and my kid’s lives. Whether you are currently a grandparent or have special memories with your own, this article reminds us of the JOY of being…Read more »
Posted by “How to Raise Optimistic Kids in Pessimistic Times” by KJ Dell’Antonia appeared in Time recently. In the essay, she wonders at how our behavior as parents can make our kids lean towards pessimism or lean towards optimism. If focusing on bad news can change our mood and outlook in a negative way, it makes sense…Read more »
Posted by When students head back to West High School in Newark, New Jersey tomorrow, they can do so with clean clothes. Thanks to their principal, Akban Cook, and a grant from a local foundation. When Mr. Cook realized kids were being bullied because they didn’t always have the means to clean their clothes, he did something…Read more »
Posted by At Stories of Joy, we’ve been bringing you some stories this week highlighting the power and joy found in music. We have another one for you today featuring The Kingdom Choir. They’re the choir chosen by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to sing at their wedding earlier this year. The choir has a new record…Read more »
Posted by Darrius Simmons, born with three fingers on his right hand and one finger on his left hand, is defying the odds and challenges life has given him through the power of music. His spirit and determination have allowed him to accomplish so much. His story is truly inspiring. Click the link below to see and…Read more »
Posted by A group of firefighters from American Samoa are fighting wildfires in California with the usual tools. Shovels. Pickaxes. Chainsaws. And their voices. This team of firefighters fights fire with hard work, positive attitudes, and beautiful songs. Click the link below to hear them sing! Raising Voices
Posted by Earlier this month Stories of Joy brought you a story about Team Rubicon. Today’s story is a follow-up to that story. This weekend Houston will mark the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey. A year later Team Rubicon is still at work in Houston. These amazing veterans are helping people rebuild their homes . . . and…Read more »
Stories of Joy 