Make your day AND theirs a little brighter. Mary Jackson Photography is hosting a fund raiser to benefit My Joyful Heart.
Each 30 min Session Fee is $125
Proceeds from your session fee and any print products purchased will be donated to My Joyful Heart to support children in need. All families who sign up will receive a keepsake photo ornament as our gift to you.
Sessions will be held on October 26th from 12-6pm at The Wildflower Farm. Note: If date does not fit your need, still contact us and will can work something out.
Our goal is to raise at least $1000 dollars. Come take your outdoor fall photos and help support a good cause.
To book your session call Mary Jackson Photography at 630-336-5976. Or click on the link below.
Session Fee is collected at time of booking. Photo collections start at $349
ABOUT
My Joyful Heart is a unique children’s charity that provides both life’s basic essentials and letters of encouragement to Chicagoland area kids in need. It’s not a “one-size-fits-all” organization – the gifts and notes given to children enrolled in the program are personalized. Children receive necessities like clothing, hygiene products, and even food five times throughout the year, not just at Christmas. Providing for them consistently helps them feel special and cared for so they can thrive...we bring hope!
MISSION
Nurturing disadvantaged children with the love of Jesus Christ by providing life's essentials so they thrive!
DID YOU KNOW
It's only takes $425 dollars to support one child for the entire year.
THE KIDS
Every child enrolled in the My Joyful Heart program is disadvantaged in one way or another: they are from single-parent or grandparent-led households, some are in special education, and many are homeless. The children are school-aged, generally 4 & up; however, we also provide for many young adults.
WHAT THEY RECEIVE
My Joyful Heart believes all children have the potential to succeed in life and if basic needs are met, children will perform better both academically and socially. Additionally, we embrace the findings of a 1968 study performed by Robert Rosenthal and Lenore Jacobson, Pygmalion in the Classroom, New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston. Simply stated, the study found that children who are made to feel special will do better in life.
We assist children by providing basic necessities throughout the year. They receive a wide range of items, both fun and practical. Each child is individually shopped for from our inventory. This helps the child feel special because they receive items in their favorite color or receive something that was on their wish list.
There are five gift events each year, plus a special gift for their birthday. In addition to the items included with the gift events, each child is given a card ("Hope Notes") with encouraging words and scripture. The cards are always signed "Love, Jesus" to reinforce His love to each and all.