New Year, New Opportunities to Serve!

New Year, New Opportunities to Serve!

This month, we shared via our various social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter different ways individuals, groups or businesses can serve in our ministry. Below is a recap of those opportunities in case social media isn’t your thing. Please feel...
Robert on the Radio

Robert on the Radio

By: Robin Whitaker, Teacher One of the academic benefits of moving up to Phase 2 is the opportunity to study Ham Radio Operations as an elective at the Joy House Academy. This class, taught by our Director of Education and veteran radio Extra-Class operator, Ron...
Counselor’s Corner – Despair…Who Cares?

Counselor’s Corner – Despair…Who Cares?

Dr. Bill Wattenbarger – Counselor In the last Counselor’s Corner, Garry wrote eloquently of the night train of grief, the episodic emotional stations en route and the hope we have in God’s mindfulness and promises. As grief is to loss, despair is to life’s many...
Exciting Staff Changes

Exciting Staff Changes

With the new year, we have some exciting new transitions within our team at The Joy House. In August we announced that the Metcalfs, who have been on staff since 2014, would be transitioning out of their houseparenting role. They were able to fully transition out of...
Second Home for Second Chances Update & Vision

Second Home for Second Chances Update & Vision

Steve Lowe, Executive Director First, I want to express my deep gratitude to the Lord and many of you who have already contributed to our campaign. Great progress was made at the year-end as the campaign was moved forward $100,000 plus. We now stand at approximately...