As we approach the end of the year, there is so much to look back on and be grateful for. I am especially happy to let you know that just like the children we serve, Joya met and exceeded our goals this past year! When we moved into our new facility in May of 2022,…
That smile. That spunk. To look at little Lola today, you’d never know how much she’s overcome in her short life. Lola’s parents, Amanda and Derek, learned that she had a had a congenital heart defect, known as transposition of the great arteries, when Amanda was 24 weeks pregnant. Lola would need open heart surgery shortly…
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched…but are felt in the heart.” – Helen Keller For more than 60 years, first as the Spokane Guilds’ School and now as Joya Child & Family Development, we have relied on the generous and caring hearts of so many in…
We are excited to announce playgroups that are open to the community and children of various ages! Community Storytime Join us for a community story time with your toddler. Enjoy stories and playtime with your little one! Every Tuesday 9:30am – 10:30am All ages welcome Parents required to stay Contact: rebekah.edvalson@joya.org Community Family Playtime…
Providence Health Care awarded Dick Boysen as the 2019 recipient of the Sister Peter Claver Humanitarian Award. After 41 years of service, Boysen recently retired as executive director of Joya Child & Family Development Center, formerly Spokane Guilds’ School. Boysen spent his entire career advocating for children and people of all ages who experience a…
“I’ve been blessed to have my position for over 41 years,” said Boysen. “I’m excited to take a step back and focus on helping however I can with the capital campaign. I know the organization will be in great hands with Colleen Fuchs. Colleen has played such a pivotal role in many of our key…