Community Programs

Empower, Educate & Encourage
The most vulnerable youth and families.

Making A Difference

LA County Economic Development Corporation

LAEDC outreach program for hard to reach businesses and nonprofits to aid recovery during the pandemic LAEDC drives action in support of a reimagined Los Angeles regional economy that is growing, equitable, sustainable and resilient, and provides a healthy and high standard of living for all. To view resources to assist your business or nonprofit, please visit the website LAEDC.org or contact:
Linden Johnson, LAEDC Business Representative
Phone (213) 509-4319
Email linden.johnson@laedc.org

Community Support Services

  • Classes - Financial literacy; employment support and Effective Black Parenting
  • Employment services for transitional housing families
  • AIAA Youth Research projects for Diversity & Inclusion American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) diversity project.
  • CV-19 Rapid Needs assessment (AV Youth)
  • Let’s Feed LA 2020
  • COVID19 Holiday Safety 2020
  • Facebook Outreach Initiative
  • Black Freedom Fund (Education & Advocacy)

National Career Development Association

If you’re interested in taking the NCDA certification course with us, contact Kim Watson, NCDA Instructor at kwatson@projectjoyusa.com

For details Certified Career Services Provider by the National Career Development Association (leader in the industry). To learn more visit https://ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/facilitator_overview

Shop & Impact Lives

Here’s an opportunity to make an impact on the support that charitable organizations can receive and foster change in the world. Veventize created an opportunity for you to purchase goods and services at or below retail prices, the proceeds of your purchase will go to support the important missions like Project Joy that impact over 2,400 youth and individuals who are vulnerable or currently experiencing homelessness

Recent Events

Sponsor - Big Sunday Org.

Backpack and school supplies to 100 foster youth and vulnerable families to support educational attainment (distribution at diaper event and SAGE Magnet Academy) – sponsor Big Sunday Org. Ongoing outreach and distribution during the global pandemic and recovery period are planned

Sponsor -Assemblywoman
Christy Smith

Face Mask Distribution

Distributed over 200 mask to a area homeless shelters to promote the health and safety of vulnerable residents 

Workshop's- virtual, hybrid, in-person learning

We provide virtual, hybrid, in-person learning events and workshops. (list of topics available). Large scale outreach event planning and execution to spread awareness of programs and services that align with our mission. 

Empower, Educate & Encourage
The most vulnerable youth and families.

Backpack and school supplies to 100 foster youth and vulnerable families to support educational attainment (distribution at diaper event and SAGE Magnet Academy) – sponsor Big Sunday Org. Ongoing outreach and distribution during the global pandemic and recovery period are planned.
“Helping AV Babies Thrive” donation and drive-thru distribution of baby diapers and essential items for approximately 300 families (partner Penny Lane Partnerships for Families). 
iFoster/TAY AmeriCorps (outreach and linkage to resources for over 100 foster youth in 2019). Training site for Peer Specialist. Awarded Best New Program for AmeriCorp.
TAY mental health awareness and T-shirt design contest providing a creative outlet for youth (partner Affirmative Fits and Penny Lane TAY Center) 
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