Mattea's Joy

06/03/2026

We could use a few more volunteers for tonight care package assembly. You can sign up at justserve.org/matteasjoy

JustServe.org is provided as a free service by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

06/01/2026

give joy. feel joy.

The core of our mission is to remind families that joy can be found, especially when life doesn't go as planned.

We aren't encouraging toxic positivity or encouraging parents to ignore the hard.

It's an invitation to see the moments of goodness and small expressions of gratitude in the midst of hard things because that is where feelings of joy can be found - even if it's fleeting.

Life is too precious to put joy on the shelf...be happy (and sad, and mad, and even disgusted!), but leave a bit of space for joy because it can be there too.

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

5K photos post recap #4

See 1st post for a "pretty caption"

05/29/2026

5K photos post recap #3

See 1st post for a "pretty caption"

05/29/2026

5K photos post recap #2

See 1st post for a "pretty caption"

05/29/2026

Thank you to Lillee Nugent Photography for capturing the joy that is the Mattea's Joy SuperHero 5K!

People make this event special and having someone capture moments that are so beautiful has always meant so much to us. Thank you Lillee for lending your talents to a cause so close to our heart.

We hope that she captured a few images that help you remember and celebrate what led you to the event earlier this month.

(more photo posts coming for those of you looking for your "photo finish")

05/28/2026

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are open for this year's Golf "Fore" Joy outing!

05/27/2026

Bring a little joy to your summer!

Join us at our joy headquarters assembling snack boxes or care packages that we donate to families at our partner hospitals across Illinois. It takes about an hour and will leave you joyful!

It's great for almost all ages.

05/19/2026

joy.delivered

From care packages to snack boxes and meals to parents bedside with their kiddos! We delivered a LOT of joy this month.

Thank you to the variety of volunteers that made it all happen.