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Happy Easter from the team at JoyForWARD! Wishing you and your family a day filled with renewal and joy. #easter #eastersunday #ignitejoy #joytogether #joyforward
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 #stpatricksday #believeinthegood #ignitejoy #joytogether #joyforward

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The JoyForWARD Foundation provides grants to organizations that support faith-based education and youth programs focused on special needs, including Down Syndrome and hearing impairment.

OUR IMPACT
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Connected by values.

JoyForWARD carries on the legacy of Ward Electric Company co-founder Joyce Ward, who shared her passion and joyous heart with everyone she met.

OUR STORY
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Partner with us to help
create a brighter future.

If your organization supports initiatives that involve inclusion, education or various research on Down's syndrome or hearing impairment, apply for a grant today.

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FAQs

  • JoyForWARD offers organization grants to organizations that support specific events, faith-based education, youth programs, and research initiatives for those with special needs, including Down Syndrome and hearing impairment.

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  • Grant and financial hardship assistance amounts will vary based on individual need, or an organization’s alignment with the JoyForWARD mission. Awards in the past have ranged between $100 and as much as $10,000; with some awards recurring on an annual basis.

  • Organizations can apply for a JoyForWARD Grant or Hardship Assistance using our online application form. The form should take no longer than 10-15 minutes to complete.

  • We encourage you to contact us and someone from the JoyForWARD Foundation will reach out as soon as possible.