Joyful Celebrations Supports Matthew's House

We are happy to announce that Joyful Celebrations has chosen a local charity that supports familes and children with disabilities who need respite from caring for children with disabilities.

About MATTHEW'S HOUSE:

A home away from home, Matthew's House will support up to five children at a time, providing a much-needed break for families. Children will be cared for in a state-of-the-art residence staffed by experienced caregivers. Medical necessities like overhead track systems for transferring and full wheelchair accessibility will be complimented by a beautiful aesthetic, a multi-sensory playroom and an outdoor playground. Overnight guest suites allow family to remain close while taking a restful step back to refuel themselves.

Matthew's House will be facilitated by Communitas Supportive Care Society, a local social service agency with a nearly 40-year record of providing quality care to individuals living with disabilities throughout British Columbia. Providing families with the support they need, Matthew's House is about caring for kids, a community encouraging one another, hospitality, compassion and joy. Matthew's House depends on the generosity of the community to meet its campaign goal of $4.2 million. Consider joining us in supporting BC families.

About Communitas:

Joyful Celebrations will assist Communitas by helping with fundraising and celebrating with familes and their children.  The work of Communitas Supportive Care Society which is a non-profit faith-based organization providing care in communities across British Columbia to those living with disabilities. As a part of their mission, they provide services ranging from 24-hour residential care to skills-based day programs to respite care for families
Influenced by their roots in the Mennonite Central Committee, and pursuing a Christian understanding of community and peace, Communitas commits itself to work with individuals who have been marginalized and stigmatized by the society around them. We support and empower people from all walks of life, regardless of faith, social standing, race or ethnicity.

Ways Joyful Celebrations will support MATTHEW'S HOUSE:

1. Joyful will donate 10% of any booking done with Joyful when the customer says they support Matthew's House.
2. We will provide our services to Communitas & Matthew's House when fundraising; at cost or near cost on mutually agreed public and community events.
3. We will provide our services if needed to the familes currently occupying Matthew's House to celebrate any family milestone.
4. Communicate about Matthew's House via social media to our friends & family and to the world beyond on a regular basis as to encourage giving to Matthew's House.

Joyful believe's in giving back

Joyful Celebrations is a company that loves to celebrate life.  We are proud to have been a part of community and charity events from our beginning.

Over our past 6 seasons we have gave back and celebrated with:

Abbotsford Christian School Society Auction 2008, 2009 & 2010

Abbotsford Multicultural Festival Founding Sponsor 2008, 2009 & 2010

Abbotsford Downtown Business Association's - Berry Beat Festival 2009, 2010

Central Fraser Valley Search & Rescue 2008
City of Abbotsford Canada Day Celebrations 2008, 2009, 2010
Canucks Adventure Challenge 2009, 2010, 2011
Chilliwack Downtown Business Improvement Association - Party in the Park 2012

Costco Abbotsford BC Children's Hospital Miracle Day - 2008, 2009 & 2010

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Festival and Relief Sale - 2010, 2011, 2012 & this year Sep 2013 
Walk so Kids Can Talk 2010, 2011 & 2013
Run for Water 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & this year May 2013

Psalm 23 2010
Rugby 7 2009 & 2010

Skatelife 2013

Many of these organizations have been the benifciary of our believe in payring if forward. They either had their events significantly reduced or received them entirely free.  We believe if we give freely it will be given back.

Another reason why you should consider using Joyful Celebrations as you know we will be looking for ways to give it back.

The 2013 Walk so Kids Can Talk

Every day, young people in Canada are experiencing the cruelty of bullying, the loneliness of depression, or the pressure to succeed, compete, or conform. No matter the reason, every young person who reaches out to Kids Help Phone is struggling with their emotional well-being. Young people right in our own community need to know that when life gets tough, free, professional and non-judgemental counselling support is available, and our team is determined to "be there" for them. By sponsoring us, the kids, teens and young adults in our community will continue receiving the help they need and the hope they deserve. Join Joyful Jorge and his VIP friends as Mill Lake Abbotsford on May 5th for the Walk so KIDS can talk.  See who is coming: Joyful Jorge and his VIP Mascot friends at Walk so KIDS can talk. We will match dollar for dollar up to $1000 for our team members. So our customers and fans can donate to our team page or members of our team to help us beat our goal of $1000. We want to help KIDS deal with lifes moments. Our team is looking forward to making a difference as part of Canada’s largest walk to support child and youth mental health and well-being!  If your in the Fraser Valley or Lower Mainland join us Joyful Jorge and his mascot friends:  May 5th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Mill Lake, Abbotsford. Thanks for your support!

the 2013 Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO

Help US Help the KIDS

Joyful is a Proud Sponsor of Run for Water

Why Run For Water?

Runners possess an acute understanding of the importance of hydration - how critical clean drinking water is to sustaining fitness, health and life.  In the developing world, the stakes are much higher.  Estimates are that 1 billion people on our planet do not have access to a reliable source of clean water and that every 19 seconds, a child dies for lack of clean water!  The lack of a water source also means children, particularly young girls, cannot go to school. It means women cannot tend to their family or pursue a livelihood.  Instead they spend their days attending to their daily water needs, frequently walking for hours to fetch water that is unsanitary.  Each May, we encourage people of all ages and abilities to run for "Water" in order to help those in need access safe, clean water sources.  Access to clean water is foundational to securing health, education and economic well-being.  This is Joyful's 5th Run for Water.  We are very proud of our involvement.  Help us help others.  Join Joyful Celebrations and the community make a difference! 

Water is foundational to a healthy life

Joyful Celebrations "A Proud Sponsor"

Run For Water

Joyful was proud to be a community sponsor of @RunforWater #Abbotsford 2012. We look forward to next year. http://t.co/1gW8osX0

Charitable & Non profits 5th Anniversary Special

At Joyful we want to spread the joy around as we celebrate our 5th anniversary.

We would like to offer any non profit or charitable groups who are planning an event for May thru August and would like any of our services for their event at a cost plus event.  We encourage you to complete a quote request and tell us what you have in mind for your event.

We will then look at if to see how we can make your event a success and also benefit Joyful's plans for a successful 5th Season and beyond.  We promise it will be worth your effort.

Visit our website http://www.joyfulcelebrations.ca and complete a request a quote.  It's the 5th sign to the right.  Give us all the details of location, date and time.  Then select the services you are interested in.

Will get back to you with our cost plus plan to make your event a success.

Please you under promo code: nonpro so we will no it is a charitable or non profit request.

"Let them be Free"

Help Woman of Cambodia escape the Sex Trade

Super awesome design! AND the shirts are made by former sex slaves who were rescued and given the opportunity to work to manufacture these shirts. So with your purchase this weeks you will be helping to give jobs to rescued sex slaves and you're also providing protection for these women :)

Dilly & Jorge at MCC Relief Auction

MCC's biggest fundraiser of the year was held at TRADEX for two days of festivities, auctions, food, music, kids stuff and more Friday Sept. 9 & Saturday Sept. 10th.

Dilly the Clown from Click & Clown and Mrs. Click were present to entertain children and adults alike with humour, balloon sculpturing and photography.

Joyful Jorge was there too, getting into mischief.  Trying to ride the bouncy castles for free and bothering Dilly whenever he had the chance.

Festivities continue on Sunday at Emmanuel Mennonite Church for our closing Festival of Praise. All the fun supports MCC’s Generations programs supporting those living with HIV/AIDS. Check out the details here!

For more photo's from the Kids Zone see Click & Clown album on Facebook

East Africa’s children urgently need your help.

Right now, more than twelve million people are facing severe drought in the Horn of Africa. World Vision is already at work. With your help we can reach more communities, feed more families, and assist those in the greatest need.  

Joyful Celebrations will waive the delivery fee on equipment rentals for any event that is raising funds for  East Africa's Children.  Inform our booking department at time of booking.  We can all make a difference.