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Why Joyco

Every student deserves someone who believes in them.

Today's students face challenges that go far beyond the classroom. They need guidance, encouragement, and opportunities to discover who they are and what they're capable of.

At Joyco, we're developing the next generation of leaders by helping students build confidence, find purpose, and make a lasting impact in their schools and communities.

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OUR PROGRAMSAll programs →
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T3: Student Leadership

Empowering students to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact in their schools.

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BTF: Beyond the Four Walls

Creating meaningful experiences that help students build relationships, discover their potential, and grow beyond the classroom.

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Alive Clubs

Bringing students together through faith, friendship, and student-led conversations that encourage connection and purpose.

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Stories from our schools

The impact goes beyond the classroom.

Hear directly from the educators who see Joyco's impact firsthand. Through leadership development, mentorship, and meaningful connections, we're helping students build confidence, discover their potential, and grow into tomorrow's leaders.

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Our Impact

Every number represents a student, a connection, and an opportunity to make a difference.

327Students ServedYoung people reached through Joyco programs
67Leadership CompletionsCompleted leadership development programs
214Weekly Alive Club AttendanceFrom the supplied attendance report
5Schools ReachedSchools represented in that weekly report
Students served and leadership completions: Joyco program records, [reporting period]. Alive Club attendance and schools: weekly attendance report, [week of report].
Devo and Donna, Joyco's founders, smiling together outdoors among trees
Our story MEET DEVONE & DONNA

For DeVone and Donna Martin, Joyco was born from a shared passion for helping young people discover their purpose and reach their full potential. Together, they've dedicated their lives to mentoring, encouraging, and empowering the next generation to become confident leaders who make a difference.

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Give, serve, partner, or bring Joyco to your school. Every role helps a student lead with purpose.

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DeVone and Donna Martin smiling at their microphones on the JoyCo PodcastJoyCo Podcast with DeVone & Donna BTF Bring the Fire Summer 2024 video with students seated on a stageBTF (Bring the Fire) Summer 2024 Students smiling during a Leadership Academy sessionLeadership Academy More on YouTubePodcast episodes, program recaps and student stories.Visit our channel →
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Why Joyco

Every student deserves someone who believes in them.

Joyco students talking together in a circle of chairs in a classroom

Today's students face challenges that go far beyond the classroom. They need guidance, encouragement, and opportunities to discover who they are and what they're capable of.

At Joyco, we're developing the next generation of leaders by helping students build confidence, find purpose, and make a lasting impact in their schools and communities.

Learn More About Joyco →

Find your path

OUR PROGRAMS
A Joyco leader hugs a smiling student holding her certificate of completion

T3: Student Leadership

Empowering students to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact in their schools.

Explore T3 →
Three Joyco students in matching polos with suitcases, ready for a trip

BTF: Beyond the Four Walls

Creating meaningful experiences that help students build relationships, discover their potential, and grow beyond the classroom.

Explore BTF →
Students raising their hands during an Alive Club gathering

Alive Clubs

Bringing students together through faith, friendship, and student-led conversations that encourage connection and purpose.

Explore Alive Clubs →
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Stories from our schools

The impact goes beyond the classroom.

A school staff member smiling during her interview about Joyco

Hear directly from the educators who see Joyco's impact firsthand. Through leadership development, mentorship, and meaningful connections, we're helping students build confidence, discover their potential, and grow into tomorrow's leaders.

Watch Their Stories More stories

Our Impact

Every number represents a student, a connection, and an opportunity to make a difference.

327Students ServedYoung people reached through Joyco programs
67Leadership CompletionsCompleted leadership development programs
214Weekly Alive Club AttendanceFrom the supplied attendance report
5Schools ReachedSchools represented in that weekly report
Students and completions: Joyco program records, [reporting period]. Alive Club figures: weekly attendance report, [week of report].
Devo and Donna, Joyco's founders, smiling together outdoors among trees MEET DEVO & DONNA Our story

For DeVone and Donna Martin, Joyco was born from a shared passion for helping young people discover their purpose and reach their full potential. Together, they've dedicated their lives to mentoring, encouraging, and empowering the next generation to become confident leaders who make a difference.

Read Our Story →
Get involved

There's a place for you here.

Give, serve, partner, or bring Joyco to your school. Every role helps a student lead with purpose.

Watch & Listen

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