Be part of
something lasting.
Be part of
something lasting.
The Seeding Joy Team is a special group of donors helping plant the roots of Joy—our community-powered restaurant that creates real opportunity for youth and real belonging for everyone who walks through the door.
Each giving level offers a unique way to leave your mark, celebrate someone you love, or simply invest in something that matters.
The Seeding Joy Team is a special group of donors helping plant the roots of Joy—our community-powered restaurant that creates real opportunity for youth and real belonging for everyone who walks through the door.
Each giving level offers a unique way to leave your mark, celebrate someone you love, or simply invest in something that matters.
The Seeding Joy Team is a special group of donors helping plant the roots of Joy—our community-powered restaurant that creates real opportunity for youth and real belonging for everyone who walks through the door.
Each giving level offers a unique way to leave your mark, celebrate someone you love, or simply invest in something that matters.
Joy Seeding Team Levels
$1,000
Dedicate a Chair
Put your name—or someone else’s—on a chair at Joy. Every guest who takes a seat will be part of a story that began with you.
$1,000
Dedicate a Chair
Put your name—or someone else’s—on a chair at Joy. Every guest who takes a seat will be part of a story that began with you.
$1,000
Dedicate a Chair
Put your name—or someone else’s—on a chair at Joy. Every guest who takes a seat will be part of a story that began with you.
$1,000
Dedicate a Chair
Put your name—or someone else’s—on a chair at Joy. Every guest who takes a seat will be part of a story that began with you.
$3,000
Dedicate a Table
Dedicate an entire table where laughter, healing, and joy will be shared for years to come.
$3,000
Dedicate a Table
Dedicate an entire table where laughter, healing, and joy will be shared for years to come.
$3,000
Dedicate a Table
Dedicate an entire table where laughter, healing, and joy will be shared for years to come.
$3,000
Dedicate a Table
Dedicate an entire table where laughter, healing, and joy will be shared for years to come.
$10,000
New Dish Tasting Team
Get a seat at the table for what’s next. Join our New Dish Tasting Team and help shape the evolving menu at Joy.
$10,000
New Dish Tasting Team
Get a seat at the table for what’s next. Join our New Dish Tasting Team and help shape the evolving menu at Joy.
$10,000
New Dish Tasting Team
Get a seat at the table for what’s next. Join our New Dish Tasting Team and help shape the evolving menu at Joy.
$10,000
New Dish Tasting Team
Get a seat at the table for what’s next. Join our New Dish Tasting Team and help shape the evolving menu at Joy.
$25,000
Unity Mural
Be part of the heart of Joy. With your gift, local artist Charles Key will create a vibrant, permanent mural inside the restaurant that celebrates the diverse community who helped bring Joy to life.
$25,000
Unity Mural
Be part of the heart of Joy. With your gift, local artist Charles Key will create a vibrant, permanent mural inside the restaurant that celebrates the diverse community who helped bring Joy to life.
$25,000
Unity Mural
Be part of the heart of Joy. With your gift, local artist Charles Key will create a vibrant, permanent mural inside the restaurant that celebrates the diverse community who helped bring Joy to life.
$25,000
Unity Mural
Be part of the heart of Joy. With your gift, local artist Charles Key will create a vibrant, permanent mural inside the restaurant that celebrates the diverse community who helped bring Joy to life.
All donations at every level are a tremendous gift as we bring Joy Kitchen to life for these extraordinary kids.
All donations at every level are a tremendous gift as we bring Joy Kitchen to life for these extraordinary kids.
All donations at every level are a tremendous gift as we bring Joy Kitchen to life for these extraordinary kids.
All donations at every level are a tremendous gift as we bring Joy Kitchen to life for these extraordinary kids.
what your gift is paying for
Your gift will help us with the following costs:
Restaurant Launch Costs
Restaurant Launch Costs
Restaurant Launch Costs
$750-925k
Hard Costs
Build Out + Contingency
$500-600k
Hard Costs
Build Out + Contingency
$500-600k
Hard Costs
Build Out + Contingency
$500-600k
Hard Costs
Build Out + Contingency
$500-600k
Soft Costs
Permits, Licenses, Legal, Equipment, Contingency
$50k-75k
Soft Costs
Permits, Licenses, Legal, Equipment, Contingency
$50k-75k
Soft Costs
Permits, Licenses, Legal, Equipment, Contingency
$50k-75k
Soft Costs
Permits, Licenses, Legal, Equipment, Contingency
$50k-75k
Furniture Fixtures & Equipment
$50-75k
Furniture Fixtures & Equipment
$50-75k
Furniture Fixtures & Equipment
$50-75k
Furniture Fixtures & Equipment
$50-75k
Pre-Opening Expenses
Food, Beverage, Smallware, Testing, Consultants, Other Salaries Prior to Open, Bookkeeping/Accounting, Pre-Opening Marketing
$50-75k
Pre-Opening Expenses
Food, Beverage, Smallware, Testing, Consultants, Other Salaries Prior to Open, Bookkeeping/Accounting, Pre-Opening Marketing
$50-75k
Pre-Opening Expenses
Food, Beverage, Smallware, Testing, Consultants, Other Salaries Prior to Open, Bookkeeping/Accounting, Pre-Opening Marketing
$50-75k
Pre-Opening Expenses
Food, Beverage, Smallware, Testing, Consultants, Other Salaries Prior to Open, Bookkeeping/Accounting, Pre-Opening Marketing
$50-75k
Working Capital Reserve
$100k
Working Capital Reserve
$100k
Working Capital Reserve
$100k
Working Capital Reserve
$100k
Operating Costs
(Labor & Non-Labor, Year 1)
Joy Training
$150-200k
Joy Training
$150-200k
Joy Training
$150-200k
Joy Training
$150-200k
Joy Support
$150-200k
Joy Support
$150-200k
Joy Support
$150-200k
Joy Support
$150-200k
Overhead
Finance, HR, Compliance, Administration, Fundraising, CEO
$180-210k
Overhead
Finance, HR, Compliance, Administration, Fundraising, CEO
$180-210k
Overhead
Finance, HR, Compliance, Administration, Fundraising, CEO
$180-210k
Overhead
Finance, HR, Compliance, Administration, Fundraising, CEO
$180-210k
If you’d like to support with time or services, send us a message.
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Joy Kitchen is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Copyright © 2025 Joy Kitchen. All Rights Reserved.
Photo Credits: Mary Craven Photography, KPL Photography, Alayna Simmons
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Joy Kitchen is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Copyright © 2025 Joy Kitchen. All Rights Reserved.
Photo Credits: Mary Craven Photography, KPL Photography, Alayna Simmons
Stay up to date
Joy Kitchen is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Copyright © 2025 Joy Kitchen. All Rights Reserved.
Photo Credits: Mary Craven Photography, KPL Photography, Alayna Simmons
Stay up to date
Joy Kitchen is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Copyright © 2025 Joy Kitchen. All Rights Reserved.
Photo Credits: Mary Craven Photography, KPL Photography, Alayna Simmons