Youth Projects

The CT Junior Advisory Board
The CT Junior Advisory Board includes four friends who are all Eagle Scouts in their local troop. They are passionate about community service, raising awareness and contributing to surrounding underserved communities, particularly public schools. To date, the CT JAB has organized, collected and donated over 10,000 books and more than 7,000 school supplies to elementary

J.A.B. Member Aakash Visits India
Over this past spring break, I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Chemencherry, India in order to visit the physically and cognitively challenged children at the Monfort Community Development Society (MCDS). Under the guidance of Joshua’s Heart and the Junior Advisory Board, my need for social advocacy and to make a change in the

The Beauty of Our H.O.P.E. Boxes
by Aakash Suresh Earlier this year, the Junior Advisory Board (JAB) Chair, Celeste K., hosted their first in person monthly JAB meeting in October 2021 at the Pelican Community Park in the City of Sunny Isles Beach, (the space was donated by the city, we are thankful). Celeste organized and arranged this meeting in October. With

Ari’s Youth4Women Project
My name is Ariana Unda, and I am a JAB Alumni. In 2019-2020, I was the past Vice-Chair of the Junior Advisory Board for Joshua’s Heart Foundation. The first time I volunteered with JHF, we made Hope-Boxes and handed them out to the homeless. They were so incredibly grateful for what they were receiving, it

Ceci’s Project Suppli-Recycle
I first met Josh in my seventh grade drama class when we were asked to share a fun fact about ourselves. When it was his turn to share, he spoke about how he had created a foundation when he was four and a half years old. I was hooked from that momen,t as I have

Elena’s HopeFull Project
What is your project/chapter/club? The HopeFull Project’s mission is to help those in need in the community by providing them with food and toiletries. We do this by creating toiletry boxes filled with items such as shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloths, socks, combs, deodorant, razors, and body wash. The boxes also include sandwiches, applesauce, canned

Amogh’s Project Little Stars
My name is Amogh and I am co- founder of the project called Little Stars in Varanasi, India. What inspired me to continue with this project was that I loved to see all of those happy faces and I think all kids and adults should give back to the community. I think it’s important to

Adrian & Justin Pedron’s Talent Show at Miami Jewish Health Systems
What is your project/chapter/club? Our project is the organization, coordination and presentation of a Talent Show for elderly residents of the Miami Jewish Health Systems located at 5200 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida. This journey began approximately three to four years ago. We invite youth to perform for the elderly and to bring their friendly

Anielya’s & Ryan’s Party with a Purpose
In collaboration with Downtown Hollywood’s Party with a Purpose, fellow JAB member, Anielya, and I raised $580 for Joshua’s Heart Foundation. Our project, a school supply fundraiser, was meant to assist students while they prepared for school. We are students ourselves and we know how important it is to have new clothes and supplies. We

Anthony’s Blanket Project
What is your project/chapter/club? The Blanket Project Why did you choose to do this project? What inspired you? I chose to do this project because the homeless need blankets for colder days. They can use the blankets for cover and protection against the wind and cold so they can comfortably sleep on the streets. Seeing

Daniel’s Cooking from the Heart
I have been familiar with Joshua’s Heart Foundation since its creation, and I am proud to be serving on his Junior Advisory Board. As part of Joshua’s Heart, I plan to organize and cook community meals and host cooking demonstrations. I love to cook, and working with JAB enables me to use my cooking skills

Emily’s Pieces 4 Hope
What is your project/chapter/club? Pieces 4 Hope Why did you choose to do this project? What inspired you? I chose to do this project because in working with Joshua and all the other JAB members, I saw a great amount of dedication that really moved me. I also felt that it was my calling to

Jordan Wong’s Aid For Antipolo
What is your project? My project is Aid for Antipolo, a project to benefit Kanlungaan ng Kabataan Village (KKV), a shelter for abused and neglected children located in Antipolo, Philippines. Why did you choose to do this project? What inspired you? I wanted to do this project because I believe it greatly intersects with not

Maria’s Supply Cycle
What is your project/chapter/club? Our project is called Supply Cycle. We work to address educational deficiencies in developing nations by collecting school supplies at a local scale and donating them to schools in South America. Why did you choose to do this project? What inspired you? My team members and I value education and believe

Thalia’s Project Assist
What is your project/chapter/club? Project Assist – distributing hope totes with personal health and hygiene products and collecting clothing and accessories for Haiti. Why did you choose to do this project? What inspired you? Joshua’s Heart Foundation’s primary focus is on stomping out world hunger and it has concentrated on collecting and distributing food. Joshua’s