Joe's Organization for Youth (JOY) Information

Joe’s Organization for Youth (JOY) is dedicated to providing young people with the goods, resources, and services necessary for the promotion of creative expression, work ethic, and optimism. The organization works to make young people confident that, regardless of their conditions, they can thrive and accomplish their goals. Through creative programs, mass toy and clothing distributions, collaborations with civic governments and school districts, and more, the organization strives to relieve young, impressionable youth of the fear that they are unable to pursue their aspirations due to their socioeconomic conditions. JOY provides young people with the tools they need to go after their dreams by allowing them to learn about and experience the various opportunities available to them in the real world. Through toy and clothing distributions every holiday season, the organization ensures that young people experience JOY and understand their worth as members of society. With a “motivation through action” mindset, JOY works to promote a bright, dedicated, and hopeful new generation. The organization was founded by Stanford alumnus and actor Joe Kaprielian. As a high school freshman, Kaprielian decided to take initiative after volunteering for various charitable organizations and finding that the individual and creative development of young people was not being catered to. By establishing a nonprofit organization at the ripe age of 16, Kaprielian developed programs that focused on promoting the creative expression of young people. With an unwavering passion for positive change, Kaprielian continues to expand the organization year after year. JOY provides both domestic and international aid and has been recognized by the United States Congress, California State Senate, California State Assembly, and various civic governments for its contributions.