Did you catch it? Such an honor to throw out the first pitch at the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies on July 8th! |
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Good Stuff!
The Joy Bus Diner is back open with beautiful new menus and the best vibes around. I hope you will have a chance to come visit our crew and give it a try!
Speaking of good food, I am so stoked that our friends at Flower Child are joining us as #RestaurantCommunityPartner for the month of August. Not only are they helping us out with meals later this month but they are also giving their guests the ability to add a donation to their online or app order in support of The Joy Bus and will match all donations, up to $5,000! And the ladies of AZ Women in Food, our local chapter of JBF Let's Talk Womxn, has put together beautiful Food Collab Packages just in time for Labor Day. Check them out here and get your orders in before August 30th.
Upcoming Events
If you have a moment, please also check out our Events Calendar on our website. You can keep an eye out there for any upcoming events including links to purchase tickets or sign up for event volunteer opportunities.
Thank You
The support that The Joy Bus receives from our local community is phenomenal! I want to give a huge shout-out to Four Peaks Brewing Co., for their continued collaboration with us and incredibly gracious support that they have provided to our mission of serving homebound cancer patients. And to Venezia's Pizzeria who showed up and showed out this past month as our July #RCP. I am so grateful that they have stuck with us through the years and have connected with our mission in such an amazing way. And while I am showing love to those who have continually supported us over the years, I am very excited to announce that The Joy Bus was chosen as a 2022 grant recipient by the Kroger Co. Foundation. These funds make such a difference in the lives of Arizonans and we are honored to be included as one of their community partners.
At The Joy Bus Diner, we have had all hands on deck to get reopened and stocked and have to send so much love out to Paneless Floor Cleaning, Boys Team Charity, and Suja Juice! Thank you all for helping us by donating your services, time, and products to keep the Diner in rad running order so that we can keep changing lives in our community.
Getting Involved
Have you been thinking about volunteering with The Joy Bus and haven't been able to find an available slot? Now's your time to shine! We have some openings for our Meal Delivery Volunteer Position and would love your help. You can view this sign-up and all of our other opportunities here and join our Volunteer of the Month, Tina Vogel. Tina is a 19-year cancer survivor who delivers some serious hope and joy to the patients she visits and we are so grateful for her!
We are also working hard to build our team of volunteers and community ambassadors and would love to have you join our team. Interested in volunteering but have questions?
Thank you for taking the time to stay updated on The Joy Bus and our mission of serving people with cancer. Let's make it happen!
Love and blessings,
Jennifer
"Today was a humbling experience with the patients I visited, affirming the difference that everyone involved in the Joy Bus mission makes in people’s lives. I had open conversations with them both which never happened before. When I called to let them know I was on the way they each expressed joy to hear from me. They also expressed a desire that I let everyone know how deeply blessed and thankful they feel to have a meal provided each week, and for those who make it possible." - Joy Bus Volunteer
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Did you know that you can also donate stock to The Joy Bus mission? Our Program Director can help provide the information you need: megan@joybus.org.
The Joy Bus is an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization. #22214
And please don't forget to direct Choice Dollars®
Eligible Thrivent Financial members who have Choice Dollars available can direct any remaining Choice Dollars. Help support The Joy Bus. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more. Or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” after the prompt.
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The Joy Bus More Than A Meal Capital Campaign
Honor Roll of Donors
To commemorate unselfish generosity and a commitment to supporting The Joy Bus mission of care for those touched by cancer through its More Than a MealCampaign, campaign leadership wishes to publicly recognize those who have helped make this effort a success. The board of directors of The Joy Bus gratefully acknowledges the following individuals, corporations, foundations, and organization
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Gifts of $250,000 and above
The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
Gifts of $100,000 and above
Anonymous
Arizona Diamondbacks
Peter & Rebecca Ailes Fine
Ken Kendrick
Jack & Vianne Kucera
Anne Mariucci
Jerre & Mary Joy Stead
Morris & Cathy Stein
Phoenix Thunderbirds Charities
$50,000 and Above
Butch Raphael
Wildflower
Clint Woods
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$25,000 and Above
Steve Hilton
Chris Kmetty
T.W. Lewis Foundation
$10,000 and Above
Phyllis Barbee
Derrick & Amy Hall
Sharon & Ollie Harper
Hensley Beverage Company
Dan Rubin, ND
$5,000 and Above
Susan Anable
Greg Cole
Lee Eisenberg
$2,500 and Above
Judi Goldfader
Amanda Henley
$1,000 and Above
Shawn & Judy McCleran
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If we unintentionally omitted your name, or if you wish to be listed in another manner, please contact the Campaign office at areli@joybus.org.
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More Than A Meal: The Joy Bus Community of Chefs Cookbook
Have you had a chance to get your copy of this culmination of dreams, hard work, and collaboration within the Valley restaurant community? With so many ways to purchase, there is no time like the present! You can purchase More Than A Meal: The Joy Bus Community of Chefs at local retailers or on our website.
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