Thank You, Unison Fest!
We are beyond grateful to Unison Fest for their incredible support of Joy’s Kitchen by contributing one dollar for every ticket sold. This partnership highlights the power of community and shared purpose.
At Unison, Joy’s Kitchen introduced a functional community kitchen, dining tent, and a cozy after-meal lounge and gathering space. These spaces not only provided nourishment to the hardworking staff, crew, and artists but also served as a test run of a larger model we’re designing in unison to show how community-led efforts can bring nourishment, connection, and well-being anywhere they’re needed. This setup also showcased a sustainable approach to creating community centers and fundraising efforts that uplift and empower those involved.
Sharing conversations with Cody Rainier sparked exciting ideas about how this model could be expanded to reach food deserts, city streets, and underserved communities. This test run has given Joy’s Kitchen and our team along the Front Range a valuable opportunity to evaluate what works and refine what doesn’t, so we can bring this vision to life in future seasons.
We are honored to have been chosen as Unison Fest’s nonprofit partner. Your support, alongside the incredible work of Pura Vida For Good and Tico Time’s sacred land trust, inspires us to keep building solutions that address not just hunger, but the need for connection and hope.
To continue supporting Joy’s Kitchen or learn more about upcoming events, check out [insert links]. Together, we are proving what’s possible when we work in unison.
Thank you, Unison Fest, for standing with us and believing in the vision. Together, we are joy in unison.
With love and gratitude,
Joy’s Kitchen
We are beyond grateful to Unison Fest for their incredible support of Joy’s Kitchen by contributing one dollar for every ticket sold. This partnership highlights the power of community and shared purpose.
At Unison, Joy’s Kitchen introduced a functional community kitchen, dining tent, and a cozy after-meal lounge and gathering space. These spaces not only provided nourishment to the hardworking staff, crew, and artists but also served as a test run of a larger model we’re designing in unison to show how community-led efforts can bring nourishment, connection, and well-being anywhere they’re needed. This setup also showcased a sustainable approach to creating community centers and fundraising efforts that uplift and empower those involved.
Sharing conversations with Cody Rainier sparked exciting ideas about how this model could be expanded to reach food deserts, city streets, and underserved communities. This test run has given Joy’s Kitchen and our team along the Front Range a valuable opportunity to evaluate what works and refine what doesn’t, so we can bring this vision to life in future seasons.
We are honored to have been chosen as Unison Fest’s nonprofit partner. Your support, alongside the incredible work of Pura Vida For Good and Tico Time’s sacred land trust, inspires us to keep building solutions that address not just hunger, but the need for connection and hope.
To continue supporting Joy’s Kitchen or learn more about upcoming events, check out [insert links]. Together, we are proving what’s possible when we work in unison.
Thank you, Unison Fest, for standing with us and believing in the vision. Together, we are joy in unison.
With love and gratitude,
Joy’s Kitchen
Happy Friday! We would like to introduce you to our Friday Volunteer Team Lead Kevin!
When we asked Kevin to share about his experience and serving Joy, this is what he said:
I was introduced to Joys belong time volunteer Zoe when we were working on a CSA farm a few years ago. I remain motivated to show up because we are helping so many people access Nutrition food while reducing food in waste stream. And, I love the "family" I have made while serving the cause.
My favorite part about leading the team is the relationships I have developed with all of the other great volunteers, and Kathy. Since I retired, these folks have become a wonderful part of my social life experience.and they work extremely hard!
Coordinating the challenges can be tricky as every day is different and the volunteers present are all different people with unique personalities and communication styles. But all are welcome to do different tasks and be flexible with a fluid organization that can change on a daily basis. Communication is key.
Some other community organizations I volunteer with are Broken Shovels Farm animal sanctuary and the Gabriel Foundation Parrot Welfare Organization. Working with animals (like people) brings much joy to my heart.
One of my favorite parts of serving at Joys is working with our younger volunteers. They are so eager to help and take direction easily. Once upon a time I was a high school teacher and I enjoy interacting with younger people. It's also heart warming to watch them blossom in their interactions with adults and increased confidence in helping with tasks independently
For new volunteers it's very important to understand that every day of the week operates a little differently and be open to the different leaders directives. It's a fluid, ever changing organization that has a end goal of taking in food and distributing that food to 5000 families a month in our community. There are many ways to meet that goal so being open fluidity in the process is imperative to contentment at Joy's.
Joy's is unique in the amount of real work that gets done by a small, but amazing, group of employees and a whole lot of volunteers. Kathy's vision and love for her organization is unparalleled as it's been a 12 year evolution in serving all humans while doing great things for the environment. It's such a welcoming group to all volunteers and users of our services and that shows in our diversity through the organization.
I feel i bring positivity and Joy to Friday's team by genuinely caring deeply for my teammates. They all inspire me to be better. We communicate openly, are flexible, and help one another. I never ask of others to do things I don't want to do and I make lame attempts at humor which keeps people laughing!
We love you Kevin and your dedication to feed people and animals!
To learn about the other NPO work Kevin does, please visit these links:
https://brokenshovels.com/
and
https://thegabrielfoundation.org/
❤️
When we asked Kevin to share about his experience and serving Joy, this is what he said:
I was introduced to Joys belong time volunteer Zoe when we were working on a CSA farm a few years ago. I remain motivated to show up because we are helping so many people access Nutrition food while reducing food in waste stream. And, I love the "family" I have made while serving the cause.
My favorite part about leading the team is the relationships I have developed with all of the other great volunteers, and Kathy. Since I retired, these folks have become a wonderful part of my social life experience.and they work extremely hard!
Coordinating the challenges can be tricky as every day is different and the volunteers present are all different people with unique personalities and communication styles. But all are welcome to do different tasks and be flexible with a fluid organization that can change on a daily basis. Communication is key.
Some other community organizations I volunteer with are Broken Shovels Farm animal sanctuary and the Gabriel Foundation Parrot Welfare Organization. Working with animals (like people) brings much joy to my heart.
One of my favorite parts of serving at Joys is working with our younger volunteers. They are so eager to help and take direction easily. Once upon a time I was a high school teacher and I enjoy interacting with younger people. It's also heart warming to watch them blossom in their interactions with adults and increased confidence in helping with tasks independently
For new volunteers it's very important to understand that every day of the week operates a little differently and be open to the different leaders directives. It's a fluid, ever changing organization that has a end goal of taking in food and distributing that food to 5000 families a month in our community. There are many ways to meet that goal so being open fluidity in the process is imperative to contentment at Joy's.
Joy's is unique in the amount of real work that gets done by a small, but amazing, group of employees and a whole lot of volunteers. Kathy's vision and love for her organization is unparalleled as it's been a 12 year evolution in serving all humans while doing great things for the environment. It's such a welcoming group to all volunteers and users of our services and that shows in our diversity through the organization.
I feel i bring positivity and Joy to Friday's team by genuinely caring deeply for my teammates. They all inspire me to be better. We communicate openly, are flexible, and help one another. I never ask of others to do things I don't want to do and I make lame attempts at humor which keeps people laughing!
We love you Kevin and your dedication to feed people and animals!
To learn about the other NPO work Kevin does, please visit these links:
https://brokenshovels.com/
and
https://thegabrielfoundation.org/
❤️
Today - Sat Jan 4th-2025
We have a LARGE amount of food to share on our Joy’s Patio from 11-12:30pm.
Come get food for your family!
We have a LARGE amount of food to share on our Joy’s Patio from 11-12:30pm.
Come get food for your family!
Forwarded from Conscious Roots
ONE LOVE, ONE JOY
A Night to Connect, Celebrate, and Feed Thousands
February 14th, 2025 | 5:30 - 11:30 PM
Avalon Ballroom | Boulder, CO
A conscious Valentine's date night to remember 💖
Connecting the community to Joy's Kitchen’s mission to feed families and save viable food from waste.
🎶 Live Music: Tubby Love, Paul Izak, Andy Babb & Lara Elle
Music • Dinner • Micro Workshops • Cacao • Vendors
Connection Portals • Real-Time Impact Navigators
Live Painters • Wish Tattoos • Art & Gift Auction
👉 Come experience connection, art, and impact.
🎟️ Tickets and info: https://app.actualize.earth/oneloveonejoy
💖 Let love be the cure. Let joy be the connection. 💖
💛 At Joy’s Kitchen, our mission is to build intentional community while rescuing viable food and redistributing it to families across Colorado. Through love, action, and connection, we meet tangible needs and tackle food waste—feeding 5,000 families every month.
Goal: 10,000 meals for families in need!
A Night to Connect, Celebrate, and Feed Thousands
February 14th, 2025 | 5:30 - 11:30 PM
Avalon Ballroom | Boulder, CO
A conscious Valentine's date night to remember 💖
Connecting the community to Joy's Kitchen’s mission to feed families and save viable food from waste.
🎶 Live Music: Tubby Love, Paul Izak, Andy Babb & Lara Elle
Music • Dinner • Micro Workshops • Cacao • Vendors
Connection Portals • Real-Time Impact Navigators
Live Painters • Wish Tattoos • Art & Gift Auction
👉 Come experience connection, art, and impact.
🎟️ Tickets and info: https://app.actualize.earth/oneloveonejoy
💖 Let love be the cure. Let joy be the connection. 💖
💛 At Joy’s Kitchen, our mission is to build intentional community while rescuing viable food and redistributing it to families across Colorado. Through love, action, and connection, we meet tangible needs and tackle food waste—feeding 5,000 families every month.
Goal: 10,000 meals for families in need!
To volunteer please visit the website:
Joyskitchen.org/volunteer
There is never any requirement to receive food, no need to register for distributions!
Joyskitchen.org/volunteer
There is never any requirement to receive food, no need to register for distributions!
🌍 Gathering for Good.
A hub for events that uplift, connect, and nourish communities—all in support of Joy’s Kitchen. From music nights to book clubs, sustainable fairs & more, we create intentional spaces for change.
💛 One love, one joy, one mission.
📍 Colorado-based | Events for impact
🎟️ Upcoming event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-love-one-joy-feat-tubby-love-paul-izak-and-andy-babb-lara-elle-tickets-1146571509249?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_campaign=order-confirm-bcc&utm_term=viewevent&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&ref=eemailordconf
#OneLoveOneJoy #GatherForGood #JoyInAction #FeedThePeople #EventsWithPurpose
A hub for events that uplift, connect, and nourish communities—all in support of Joy’s Kitchen. From music nights to book clubs, sustainable fairs & more, we create intentional spaces for change.
💛 One love, one joy, one mission.
📍 Colorado-based | Events for impact
🎟️ Upcoming event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-love-one-joy-feat-tubby-love-paul-izak-and-andy-babb-lara-elle-tickets-1146571509249?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_campaign=order-confirm-bcc&utm_term=viewevent&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&ref=eemailordconf
#OneLoveOneJoy #GatherForGood #JoyInAction #FeedThePeople #EventsWithPurpose