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…
Joya’s Spring Newsletter and Annual Report has hit mailboxes. If you don’t subscribe, don’t worry, you can still catch up on all the wonderful things happening at Joya by clicking here to view the electronic version. Meet some of the amazing kiddos Joya is currently helping to thrive, and see what our alumni and volunteers…
It was a wonderful way to wake up! Heartfelt thanks to everyone who tuned in and donated to support our kiddos and families during Joya’s Telethon on KHQ last Saturday. We raised more than $32,000 during the Wake Up Show! KHQ shared many inspirational stories about Joya families and our pediatric therapy program. The annual…
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 42nd Annual Spring Gala & Auction! It was an incredible evening filled with generosity and celebration. Joya grossed $385,135 for our pediatric therapy program. If you missed the event, read on to learn more about the impact of Joya’s program, as shared at the auction by a…
Joya Executive Director Colleen Fuchs was recently appointed to the University District Development Association (UDDA) board. Spokane’s University District offers opportunities to address economic development issues, smart urban growth, environmental restoration, transportation improvements, and housing needs. Joya’s new home on N. Superior Street is strategically located in the U-District to help foster and grow Joya’s…
Did you know that Joya Child & Family Development never turns a family away for inability to pay for services? For more than 60 years, first as the Spokane Guilds’ School and now as Joya, our team has focused on what a child needs to succeed, not on what therapies or care they can afford.…
A team effort by Spokane Kiwanis Clubs has resulted in a $115,000 capital gift for Joya’s new playground equipment! Joya was thrilled to welcome Kiwanis members from various Spokane County clubs to celebrate on the new playground on Friday, Sept. 16. What started over a year ago as one club looking to donate a piece…
For more than 60 years, Joya Child & Family Development has provided personalized, compassionate care to children ages 0-3 with physical and developmental disabilities. In that time, we have transformed the lives of thousands of children and families, allowing them to grow and thrive. Now we are following suit. After nearly 40 years operating out…
We feel so fortunate to have been able to be back in person to see so many of our Joya friends after a long COVID absence! Our 41st Annual Spring Gala and Auction was an amazing display of hope, love and support for families of children with special needs. Thanks to the kindness of many,…