2026 JoyShare Summer Festival & Foundation Launch Ceremony
JoyShare Foundation will officially launch in Markham on Sunday, July 19, 2026, alongside a community summer festival focused on youth wellbeing, leadership, and connection.
Read moreCanadian registered not-for-profit - Markham, Ontario
JoyShare Foundation supports youth physical and mental wellbeing through healthy living, outdoor activity, community service, and leadership development.
Who we are
JoyShare Foundation is a Canadian registered not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating stronger, healthier, and more connected communities. We invest in young people, support families, and help the next generation develop the confidence to lead with compassion.
Our work brings together physical and mental wellness, outdoor activity, education, volunteerism, philanthropy, and community engagement. Through meaningful partnerships and practical programs, young people can build healthy habits, discover their strengths, and contribute with purpose.
At JoyShare Foundation, we believe that every act of kindness has the power to create lasting change. By working together with volunteers, families, businesses, schools, and community organizations, we are building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Read our full storyMembership
Membership is open to students, parents, professionals, entrepreneurs, retirees, and everyone who supports JoyShare Foundation's mission and values.
Explore MembershipWhat guides us
Everything we do is guided by five core principles.
Acting with honesty, ethics, and respect.
Building trust through openness and accountability.
Bringing people together to create meaningful impact.
Empowering individuals to inspire positive change.
Long-term solutions that strengthen communities for generations.
Where we focus
JoyShare Foundation works across several key areas to create lasting social impact.
Encouraging active, balanced lifestyles.
Teaching nutrition for lifelong health.
Empowering young people to lead.
Helping ensure access to food.
Standing with children and families.
Helping new Canadians feel at home.
Our mission & vision
We promote:
Everything we do is guided by a commitment to helping individuals, families, and communities build healthier, brighter futures together.
Building healthier communities, stronger families, and future leaders.
"We envision communities where every person has the opportunity to live well, learn continuously, contribute meaningfully, and lead with purpose."
By fostering healthy lifestyles, supporting education, empowering youth, and encouraging social responsibility, we aim to create lasting impact that benefits both today's communities and future generations.
Sponsors & partners
This space is reserved for future sponsors, donors, corporate partners, schools, and community organizations that support JoyShare Foundation's mission.
Work with us
JoyShare Foundation believes meaningful change happens through collaboration. Whether you're an individual, business, school, or community organization, there are many ways to partner with us to create lasting impact.
Make a difference by sharing your time and talents.
Partner with us to create meaningful social impact through: