2020 Pandemic Surprise Giftings
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Spreading joy—one surprise act of kindness at a time!

We’re a Delaware County, PA non-profit, on a mission to spread joy by surprise-gifting individuals and families experiencing particular hardships.

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Check to Be The Joy Foundation for $2875

Our mission

Our mission

Uniting our community to spread joy and uplift one another

By engaging our community members throughout the surprise-giving process, we add a layer of love and support beyond the monetary gifts.

What we do

What we do

Uplifting those in need through surprise acts of kindness

Together with our local communities, we plan, fundraise, and carry out surprise giftings for individuals and families facing specific hardships.

Give joy

Give joy

Give joy and make someone’s day!

Make a general donation to fuel our mission. Consider making a monthly donation to ensure a sustained stream of kindness to our communities.

Thanks to our 2023 season sponsors

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Who we are

Who we are

Meet our Founder & Chief Joy Officer

Brittany Joy Scharr. Yes, her middle name is literally Joy!

Joy train

Joy train

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