Joy Thru Tears Foundation

Joy Thru Tears Foundation Joy Thru Tears grants wishes to caregivers to honor the dedication they provide to our communities.

Our mission is to grant a gift of a nurturing experience that will refresh and rejuvenate the caregiver's mind, body, and spirit.

Behind every Wish is a caregiver carrying responsibilities, emotions, and challenges that often go unseen. Stories like ...
06/04/2026

Behind every Wish is a caregiver carrying responsibilities, emotions, and challenges that often go unseen. Stories like Brianne’s remind us why caregiver respite and support matter so deeply. Even a single experience can provide encouragement, recognition, and a moment to simply feel cared for too. Learn more about the mission of Joy Thru Tears Foundation at www.JoythruTears.Foundation

As June begins, we are taking time to recognize several important awareness days that impact individuals, families, care...
06/01/2026

As June begins, we are taking time to recognize several important awareness days that impact individuals, families, caregivers, and communities in many different ways. Awareness matters because it encourages conversations, education, compassion, advocacy, and support for people navigating difficult or often overlooked experiences. Throughout the month, we will continue sharing resources, encouragement, and information connected to these important observances💙

Having something simple and ready to grab can make a difference on a busy day. Snacks like this are easy to prepare ahea...
05/27/2026

Having something simple and ready to grab can make a difference on a busy day. Snacks like this are easy to prepare ahead of time and give caregivers a quick option when there is not much time to stop. It is one small way to make the day feel a little more manageable. If you know a caregiver in Pierce County who could use more support in their day to day, you can learn more or nominate them here: www.joythrutears.foundation 💙🫐

Today is a time to remember and honor those who have served and are no longer with us. However you spend the day, we hop...
05/25/2026

Today is a time to remember and honor those who have served and are no longer with us. However you spend the day, we hope it brings a moment to pause and reflect 🤍

In Pierce County, the best outings are often the simplest ones. A short walk by the water, a coffee stop, or a slow visi...
05/22/2026

In Pierce County, the best outings are often the simplest ones. A short walk by the water, a coffee stop, or a slow visit to a local market can create a small reset without adding pressure to the day. For caregivers and their companions, having options that feel easy, flexible, and familiar can make getting out feel more doable. If you know a caregiver who could use more moments like this, you can nominate them here: www.joythrutears.foundation 💙🌿

Taking care of yourself is not separate from caregiving, it supports it. Even small moments of rest can help you show up...
05/19/2026

Taking care of yourself is not separate from caregiving, it supports it. Even small moments of rest can help you show up with more clarity and energy. Support for caregivers includes making space for those moments. If you know a caregiver in Pierce County who could use that kind of support, you can learn more or nominate them here: www.joythrutears.foundation 💙

Caregiving comes with a lot of responsibility, and it is not something anyone should have to figure out on their own. Fe...
05/16/2026

Caregiving comes with a lot of responsibility, and it is not something anyone should have to figure out on their own. Feeling alone in it can make everything feel heavier. Support for caregivers means having someone in your corner, even in small ways. If you know a caregiver in Pierce County who could use that kind of support, you can learn more or nominate them here: www.joythrutears.foundation 💙

Spring can feel like a reset, but for caregivers, the day does not always slow down. 💙🌿Small shifts like these can help ...
05/13/2026

Spring can feel like a reset, but for caregivers, the day does not always slow down. 💙🌿Small shifts like these can help create a little space to breathe and reset. Support for caregivers can be simple and still matter. If you know a caregiver in Pierce County who could use time like this, you can nominate them here: www.joythrutears.foundation

The strength of a mom is not always loud or recognized, but it is there in the way she shows up, handles what comes her ...
05/10/2026

The strength of a mom is not always loud or recognized, but it is there in the way she shows up, handles what comes her way, and keeps going no matter what the day looks like. It is steady, constant, and often unseen. Today is just a moment to acknowledge that 🤍

Respite plays a real role in helping caregivers maintain their own well being while continuing to care for others. Witho...
05/08/2026

Respite plays a real role in helping caregivers maintain their own well being while continuing to care for others. Without time to step away, stress can build quickly, making daily care harder to sustain. Creating space for rest, even in small ways, can make a meaningful difference over time. This is why providing opportunities for caregivers to pause and reset is such an important part of what we do. If you know a caregiver in Pierce County who could benefit from this kind of support, you can nominate them here: www.joythrutears.foundation 💙🤲

Source: Family Caregiver Alliance, “Caregiver Health” and “Respite Care”

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PO Box #765
Auburn, WA
98071

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