{"id":225,"date":"2022-09-14T00:38:53","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T00:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joytothechildren.org\/?page_id=225"},"modified":"2023-06-03T16:11:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T16:11:48","slug":"our-mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/joytothechildren.org\/our-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"225\" class=\"elementor elementor-225\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-54bfd15 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"54bfd15\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;slideshow&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_gallery&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:303,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/joytothechildren.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/OurStory-3.jpg&quot;}],&quot;background_slideshow_loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_duration&quot;:5000,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_transition&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_transition_duration&quot;:500}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5234bda exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"5234bda\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be4c137 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-exad-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"be4c137\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"exad-breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t<div class=\"exad-breadcrumb-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"exad-breadcrumb-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b24c77c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"b24c77c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d66375 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"5d66375\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0108ce exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e0108ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bringing Joy and Magic to Economically Disadvantaged Children:<br>Spreading Love, Hope, and Holiday Cheer<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6648239 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"6648239\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c68d97 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"4c68d97\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31bac57 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"31bac57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7b6f658 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"7b6f658\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a072f1 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"4a072f1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1536de4 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1536de4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Joy To The Children is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a deep commitment to bringing joy and support to children from economically disadvantaged families in Nassau County, Florida. Our primary purpose is to host a spectacular celebration on Christmas Day, ensuring that every child experiences the magic and warmth of the holiday season. Since our inception, we have been dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of these children and their families.<\/p>\n<p>Christmas is a time of joy, love, and togetherness, but unfortunately, many children in our community face economic hardships that make it difficult for them to fully embrace the spirit of the season. Our goal is to change that narrative and provide these children with an unforgettable Christmas experience. On this special day, we transform a space into a winter wonderland, where children can escape from the challenges they face and be immersed in a world of happiness and celebration.<\/p>\n<p>At our Christmas Day celebration, each child is greeted with open arms and a multitude of gifts. They receive new clothing, toys, bedding, backpacks, school supplies, books, hygiene products, and a hot meal with entertainment. These gifts are carefully selected and tailored to each child&#8217;s age, gender, interests, and needs. By providing these essential items, we aim to alleviate some of the financial burdens faced by their families and ensure that the children have the necessary resources for a brighter future.<\/p>\n<p>While our primary focus is the annual Christmas Day celebration, Joy to the Children has also taken on additional endeavors to assist children in need. We believe that every child deserves love, care, and opportunities to thrive, not just during the holiday season but throughout the year. We have collaborated with other organizations and community partners to provide support and resources for children facing challenging circumstances, including access to educational programs.<\/p>\n<p>Through the collective efforts of our dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and compassionate community members, Joy To The Children continues to make a significant impact in the lives of economically disadvantaged children. We rely on the support of individuals, businesses, and organizations to help us fulfill our mission and bring joy to those who need it most. Together, we can create a brighter future for these children, fostering a sense of hope, empowerment, and resilience.<\/p>\n<p>Join us in spreading joy and making a difference. Whether through volunteering, making a donation, or becoming an advocate for our cause, your support will help us bring smiles, laughter, and hope to the children in Nassau County. 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