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We’re glad to share a few updates with you this month. If your days feel full, take heart and remember Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Sat Nov 7th open 9am-3pm

Shop for a Cause: My Joyful Heart Boutique

Nov 7, 2026 9am-3pm

A cozy resale boutique in Mokena where every purchase helps a Chicagoland kid in need. New & like-new gifts, home decor, accessories & more - 100% of proceeds go to the kids we serve.

Bring your kiddos on Saturday Nov 7th during our Boutique Sale and make a bag tag as a gift for someone special. $10 for a tag with 3 charms.


We are also collecting left-over candy to share with the children, you can bring this on Saturday while you shop!

Sponsor a local child in need this Christmas

Share Christ's love this Christmas. Choose a Giving Tree tag and bless a Chicagoland child in need with a gift of joy, hope, and kindness.

Child Sponsor Information

Sponsor Letter Deadline

Do not feel obligated, but if you would like to write your sponsored child a letter, the deadlines for Christmas is the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Save the Date: 4/24/27

Help us make our 25th Anniversary Gala unforgettable!


For 25 years, this community has made our work possible. Now we're celebrating, and we'd love your help filling our auction tables.


We're looking for donated items and experiences. Some ideas to spark your imagination:


🍳 A chef who'll cook with you in a home (a hands-on, in-home cooking class for a lucky bidder and their friends)

🏡 A weekend getaway (a cabin, lake house, or vacation rental you can share)

🎶 Private lessons or performances (music, art, yoga, photography)

🍷 A tasting or tour (wine, coffee, brewery, distillery, or behind-the-scenes access)

🎟️ Tickets and VIP access (sports, theater, concerts, local attractions)

🛠️ Your skills (a handmade quilt, custom furniture, a garden consultation, a family portrait session)

🎁 Gift cards and baskets (from your business, or themed baskets you put together)


Don't see your idea here? That's the point. If you have something to give, whether it's a gift card, a service, a collectible, or something you made, we'd love to have it. No donation is too big or too small.


To donate or if you have questions: email Brenda (brenda@myjoyfulheart.org).


Thank you for being part of our first 25 years. Here's to the next 25! 💛

Corporate & Individual Sponsorships Available | Shining Bright for 25 Years

2027 will be our 25th year of sharing Christ and serving children in need! What an incredible milestone for a small non-profit. Please check out our sponsorship opportunities and save the date...

Donate From Home and Support Children in Need

We love when you drop items for the children directly to us but what if you have used clothing and household items that we can't use and you still want to support the children of My Joyful Heart? What about all those baby clothes!? We've partnered with DonateStuff.com and here is how you can help...

Thank you very much


A million thank you's to everyone that helps us with donations, drives, and prayers each week. So many beautiful blessings unfold here! Pop over to our social media to catch a glimpse of the joy and impact (links below).

 
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My Joyful Heart | 9981 West 190th Street Suite I-J | Mokena, IL 60448 US