As we look ahead with full hearts, we’re just about to kick off our Spring Bag Event—a special time when we’ll be blessing children with bags filled with love and essentials like clothing, sandals, socks, undergarments, sheets, recycled games, puzzles and toys, activity books, journals, and more. Each bag is thoughtfully packed to meet real needs and remind every child just how deeply they are loved. This is the final event of the school year where we are wrapping up our “Jesus Is My Superhero” message—a simple but powerful reminder of hope, strength, and unconditional love. A huge shoutout to Operation Cross USA for creating our incredible Jesus Is My Superhero rocks, and to Local Printing + Design for beautifully printing our Jesus Is My Superhero campaign materials. Your generosity and partnership help us bring faith, encouragement, and joy straight into the hands of children who need it most.

Our immediate needs for this next event include girls and boys spring and summer clothing sizes 18/20, books, and other items found on our wish list (see far below for link).

Thank you for your faithful and cheerful giving!

Saturday February 14 | 9-12pm

February book and bag sale! Buy a reusable bag and 3 books for $5. Every $10 spent in the boutique creates a hygiene kit for one of the children we serve. Bring your children and grandchildren and they can make a Valentine's card for their loved ones while you shop.

We have a great selection of St. Patrick's Day items too (shirts, pillow covers and decor)!

Boutique hours are Mon-Thurs from 9:30-1:30 at 9981 W. 190th St. Suite J in Mokena.

Monday March 9 | Deadline for Sponsor letters

Sponsors, if you would like to send a letter or a small specialty item to your sponsored child, please make sure we have it by March 9th. You can email it to information@myjoyfulheart.org, send it to us or drop it at the ministry center.

Friday April 24 | 6 pm

Don't delay, this event will sell out again this year and we only take 20 teams. Grab your team of 8 and register today!

A huge thank you to the Local 597 Pipefitters for hosting us again this year and to Providence for sponsoring our event!

Bag Tags!

Spring Break with purpose? Mom's Day gifts?

Bring your women’s or youth group to create bag tags and learn about My Joyful Heart.

Limited daytime spots available Tuesdays & Thursdays from now until Mother's Day. Group size not to exceed 10 and the cost is $12 for 3 charms and a clip.

Join our 25th Anniversary Gala Committee

Contact admin@myjoyfulheart.org to join the planning for our committee. We need help with event planning, community outreach, and prayer partners.