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Take a look at the joy in action! explore moments from our programs, events, and the incredible community we’re building together.

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We offer services to promising youth and families in the Antelope Valley. We hope to be a catalyst for a life full of joy! 🦋🦋🦋

We had so much fun at the EUSD Back to School Summ

We had so much fun at the EUSD Back to School Summer Bash! ☀️🎨

Our school-based mentors were grateful to meet the parents, students, and school administrators we’ll be partnering with this school year. With face painting and line dancing, it was a fantastic day all around.

Thank you, @eastsideusd, for letting us be a part of such a wonderful event! We’re looking forward to a great year. 📚

#ProjectJoy #ProjectJoyAV #AntelopeValley #Nonprofitevents

Cooking up confidence! 🥘✨ We had a blast at our l

Cooking up confidence! 🥘✨

We had a blast at our latest youth cooking class! This incredible group tried new recipes and sharpened their essential life skills. Thank you to our friends at Meals in Motion for helping make it all happen!

We are looking forward to hosting additional life skills workshops in the future. Stay tuned for upcoming dates and details!

#youthempowerment #lifeskills #cookingclass #youthdevelopement #antelopevalley

✨Back-to-school Special Education Resource Fair!✨

✨Back-to-school Special Education Resource Fair!✨

With the new school year coming up, now is the perfect time to join us for a fun day full of resources, designed specifically for special needs families. 💜

🛠️Make & Take Stations: Build your own IEP Binder and create custom visual schedules, ready to use at home and at school.
🎟️Raffles & Giveaways: Exciting prizes throughout the day!
🤝Community Resources: Connect with local services and practical tools for the school year.

PJ is excited to partner with @csun_familyfocus and @avselpa to bring you this incredible event! Join us on Friday, August 7 from 10:00AM - 2:00 PM. 🙌

🍼 FREE COMMUNITY DIAPER DAY! Project Joy invites

🍼 FREE COMMUNITY DIAPER DAY!

Project Joy invites local families to receive free diapers and connect with helpful family resources.

📅 Friday, July 31, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Project Joy
44830 Vly Central Way, Suite 103
Lancaster, CA 93536

Diaper sizes 1–6 will be available. One bag per mother, while supplies last.

Registration is required. When registering, select your preferred diaper size as a free add-on.

🔗 Register through the link in our bio or scan the QR code on the flyer.

#ProjectJoy #CommunityDiaperDay #FreeDiapers #FamilyResources #LancasterCA #AntelopeValley #CommunitySupport

We made a yummy meal today guided by Chef Jennie f

We made a yummy meal today guided by Chef Jennie from Meals in Motion meals_n_motion Cajun Chicken Pasta was a winner. Tomorrow we cook again. Join us! #healthymeals #youthcooking #youthcookingclass #summerlearningfun

🥗 Healthy eating doesn't have to be expensive! Jo

🥗 Healthy eating doesn't have to be expensive!

Join Project Joy and Meals in Motion for our Healthy Cooking on a Budget workshops and learn how to prepare delicious, nutritious meals using affordable ingredients you can recreate at home.

Participants will enjoy a hands-on cooking experience, share the meal they prepare, and leave with practical recipes and skills that can last a lifetime.

📅 Youth Workshop (Ages 11–17)
🗓 Thursday, July 23
🕚 11:00 AM
Youth must attend with a parent or guardian.

📅 Young Adult Workshop (Ages 18–26)
🗓 Friday, July 24
🕚 11:00 AM

📍44830 Valley Central Way, Suite 103
Lancaster, CA 93536

✅ FREE to attend
🎟 Registration is required—scan the QR code or visit projectjoyusa.eventbrite.com to reserve your spot today!

#ProjectJoy #MealsInMotion #HealthyCooking #HealthyEating #CookingWorkshop #Nutrition #BudgetFriendlyMeals #LancasterCA #Palmdale #AntelopeValley #Community #YoungAdults #YouthPrograms #FamilyWellness #HealthyLifestyle

🤖💰 Build Your Future with AI & Financial Literacy!

🤖💰 Build Your Future with AI & Financial Literacy!

Ready to gain skills that can help you succeed at work, manage your money with confidence, and prepare for what's next?

Join us for our FREE AI Literacy & Financial Literacy Workshop Series, where you'll learn practical, real-world skills you can start using right away.

✨ You'll learn how to:
🔹 Use AI tools to boost productivity and workplace success
🔹 Improve communication and stay organized
🔹 Create a budget that works for you
🔹 Build savings and manage debt wisely
🔹 Plan for your financial future with confidence

🍽 Lunch will be provided!

📅 Wednesday
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Whether you're entering the workforce, looking to grow your career, or simply want to strengthen your financial knowledge, this workshop is for you.

🎟 Registration is FREE, but space is limited—reserve your spot today!

🔗 Register through the link in our bio or visit our Eventbrite page.

#ProjectJoy #AILiteracy #FinancialLiteracy #ArtificialIntelligence #CareerDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #JobReadiness #ProfessionalDevelopment #Budgeting #FinancialPlanning #MoneyManagement #CommunityWorkshop #FreeWorkshop #LancasterCA #AntelopeValley #EmpowerYourFuture #InvestInYourFuture

🌟 Opening Doors Parenting Workshop is back! Join

🌟 Opening Doors Parenting Workshop is back!

Join us for a FREE 10-week bilingual parenting workshop created for both mothers and fathers who want to strengthen their families, connect with other parents, and gain practical tools for everyday life.

Together, we'll focus on:
💜 Parents as a child's first teacher
🏡 Making home the first classroom
👶 Supporting healthy development for children ages 0–5
📚 Preparing children for lifelong learning and school success

Children are welcome, so don't let childcare keep you from participating! Plus, attendees will have opportunities for giveaways and free baby supplies throughout the program.

📅 Mondays | July 27 – September 21
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Project Joy
44830 Valley Central Way, Suite 103
Lancaster, CA 93536

Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact us to register today. We can't wait to welcome your family!

#ProjectJoy #OpeningDoors #ParentingWorkshop #Bilingual #LancasterCA #AntelopeValley #FamilySupport #EarlyChildhood #SchoolReadiness #CommunityFirst #PositiveParenting

🌟 ¡Regresa el taller de crianza "Opening Doors"!

Acompáñenos en este taller bilingüe y gratuito de 10 semanas, diseñado para madres y padres que desean fortalecer sus familias, conectar con otros padres y adquirir herramientas prácticas para la vida diaria.

Juntos nos enfocaremos en:
💜 El papel de los padres como los primeros maestros de sus hijos
🏡 Convertir el hogar en la primera aula de clases
👶 Apoyar el desarrollo saludable de niños de 0 a 5 años
📚 Preparar a los niños para el aprendizaje continuo y el éxito escolar

¡Los niños son bienvenidos, así que no deje que la falta de cuidado infantil le impida participar! Además, los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de participar en sorteos y recibir artículos gratuitos para bebés a lo largo del programa.

📅 Lunes | 27 de julio – 21 de septiembre
🕙 10:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
📍 Project Joy
44830 Valley Central Way, Suite 103
Lancaster, CA 93536

Escanee el código QR del folleto o contáctenos para inscribirse hoy mismo. ¡Estamos deseando dar la bienvenida a su familia!

✨ What an incredible Juneteenth celebration! ❤️🖤💚

✨ What an incredible Juneteenth celebration! ❤️🖤💚

Our community came together for a day filled with laughter, connection, learning, and joy.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special:
🎶 Music by DJ @thisisyb
🎤 Family Feud hosted by Faith
💃 Line dancing with @AVSteppers, @DanielBrintz & @lovefit.iam
🧠 Juneteenth trivia led by AV Sun Village historian @lovelife1210
🍽️ Delicious lunch catered by @yayaroxie
💜Dance performance by Project Joy Dance Co.
From the music and dancing to the games, food, and fellowship, it truly was a family affair. Thank you to everyone who came out, shared space with us, and celebrated the spirit of Juneteenth together.

As we head into the Fourth of July tomorrow, let's continue celebrating freedom, uplifting one another, and building an even stronger community. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday! ❤️🇺🇸

#ProjectJoy #Juneteenth #CommunityFirst #AntelopeValley #FamilyAffair #CommunityMatters #CelebrateTogether #Palmdale #LancasterCA #BlackExcellence #JuneteenthCelebration #FourthOfJuly

💜 A few moments from Saturday's Juneteenth Celebra

💜 A few moments from Saturday's Juneteenth Celebration at Jackie Robinson Park!

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to @friendsofjrp and Jackie Robinson Park for their dedication in hosting the first-ever Juneteenth Celebration and for continuing the legacy of this meaningful community event.

We also appreciate our Project Joy Youth Dancers for embracing their very first opportunity to showcase their talent. We couldn't be prouder of each and every one of them!

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate, support our youth, and make the day so special. Here's a few photos from an unforgettable afternoon. 💜✨

#ProjectJoy #ProjectJoyAV #Juneteenth #JackieRobinsonPark #YouthDance #Community #LancasterCA #AntelopeValley #YouthEmpowerment

Congratulations to the graduates of our EV Trainin

Congratulations to the graduates of our EV Training Class! ⚡🚗

This recap captures the hard work, growth, and celebration of everyone who completed the program and took another step toward new career opportunities in the electric vehicle industry.

We’re proud to highlight this program in collaboration with The Clover Agency, @clover_agency_inc @getfocusedstayfocused @smarterhelp.la @econoppla and we’re grateful for everyone who helped support, guide, and celebrate our graduates along the way.

The future is electric — and our community is ready. 🔋👏

#EVTraining #ElectricVehicles #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerTraining #CommunityPrograms #ProjectJoy #TheCloverAgency #AntelopeValley #Graduation #FutureReady

Project Joy was recently featured in the Antelope

Project Joy was recently featured in the Antelope Valley Press for our Juneteenth celebration and the amazing youth dancers helping bring culture, confidence, and community to the stage. Join us tomorrow 6/20 @friendsofjrp Juneteenth event at Jackie Robinson Park Sun Village.

We are proud to see our young people highlighted as we prepare for our upcoming 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 26th.

Join us for a free community celebration filled with food, music, games, culture, and a special youth performance.

📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Project Joy
44830 Valley Central Way, Suite 103
Lancaster, CA 93534

Free entry — bring your family and friends as we honor culture, community, and freedom. ❤️💛💚 thank you @avpressnews for the youth spotlight

#ProjectJoy #Juneteenth #JuneteenthCelebration #AVPress #LancasterCA #AntelopeValley #YouthDance #BlackCulture #CommunityEvent #FamilyEvent #CultureCommunityFreedom

⚽️ NOW ENROLLING: FREE SUMMER SOCCER PROGRAM! ⚽️

⚽️ NOW ENROLLING: FREE SUMMER SOCCER PROGRAM! ⚽️

Project Joy and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Youth Activities League (YAL) are excited to announce that registration is now open for our FREE Summer Soccer Program for youth ages 7–11!

This fun and active summer program helps young athletes build confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and soccer fundamentals in a positive and supportive environment. Whether your child is new to soccer or already loves the game, this program is a great opportunity to stay active, make friends, and develop new skills.

📅 Now Accepting Participants
⚽ Soccer Skills & Drills
👧🧒 Ages 7–11
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Oak Tree Community Day School
38136 35th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550

✅ Free Participation
✅ Soccer Training & Skill Development
✅ Team Building Activities
✅ Safe & Supportive Environment

⚠️ Space is limited and registration is required. Participants must attend a minimum of 3 days per week. Enrollment is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

📞 To register or learn more:
(661) 494-8100

#ProjectJoy #SummerSoccer #YouthSoccer #FreeSoccerProgram #PalmdaleKids #AntelopeValley #SoccerTraining #YouthDevelopment #SummerActivities #KidsSoccer #YAL #ProjectJoyUSA #Palmdale #LancasterCA #CommunityPrograms #YouthSports #Teamwork #Sportsmanship #SoccerSkills #FreeYouthProgram

🎉 Come celebrate Juneteenth with us in Sun Village

🎉 Come celebrate Juneteenth with us in Sun Village! 🎉

We’re excited to share that the Project Joy Youth Dance Team will be performing at the Sun Village Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026, between 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Jackie Robinson Park.

We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and growth our youth dancers have shown, and we can’t wait for them to share their talents with the community.

Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs for a day filled with community performances, youth activities, art, music, and celebration.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ Youth Dance Team Performance: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Jackie Robinson Park
8773 E Avenue R, Sun Village, CA 93543

We look forward to celebrating with you all! ❤️💚🖤

#Juneteenth #ProjectJoy #SunVillageJuneteenth #YouthDanceTeam #CommunityCelebration #JackieRobinsonPark #EmpoweringYouthAndFamilies #AntelopeValley #LancasterCA #PalmdaleCA #Juneteenth2026

🏈 OUR FREE SUMMER FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP IS BACK! 🏈 L

🏈 OUR FREE SUMMER FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP IS BACK! 🏈

Looking for a fun, active, and positive way to keep your child engaged this summer? Join us for our FREE Summer Flag Football Clinic at George Lane Park!

Participants will learn the fundamentals of flag football, build teamwork skills, stay active, and have fun in a supportive environment.

📅 June 26 – July 31
🕟 Fridays | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 George Lane Park
👧🧒 Ages 6–8 & Ages 9–12
💲 FREE to participate

Registration is required. Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit reservations.lacounty.gov to sign up.

Spots are limited, so don't wait!

#ProjectJoy #FlagFootball #SummerCamp #YouthSports #AntelopeValley #LancasterCA #PalmdaleCA #YouthDevelopment #CommunityPrograms #FreeSummerCamp #FootballClinic #KidsActivities #SummerFun #GeorgeLanePark #ParksAndRecreation

📢 IMPORTANT LOCATION UPDATE FOR I'M AN AUTHOR 📢 W

📢 IMPORTANT LOCATION UPDATE FOR I'M AN AUTHOR 📢

We recently shared an earlier version of our flyer that contained an incorrect program location.

Please note that the correct location for the I'm An Author Summer Book Writing Program is:

📍 Project Joy Office
44830 Valley Central Way, Suite 103
Lancaster, CA 93536

All other program details remain the same:

📚 Ages 8–17
📅 June 9 – July 14, 2026
🕘 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎉 Book Launch Celebration on July 14, 2026

We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding. Please share this update with anyone who may have received the previous flyer.

Questions? Contact us at:
📞 (661) 494-8100

#ProjectJoy #ImAnAuthor #LancasterCA #AntelopeValley #YouthPrograms #CreativeWriting #PublishedAuthor #SummerProgram #CommunityUpdate

🎉 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION 🎉 Join us as we celebrat

🎉 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION 🎉

Join us as we celebrate freedom, culture, and community at Project Joy’s Juneteenth Celebration!

Enjoy:
✨ Music & Dancing
✨ Spoken Word
✨ Games & Activities
✨ Great Food
✨ Community Unity

📍 Project Joy
44830 Valley Central Way Suite 103
Lancaster, CA 93534

📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM

FREE ENTRY ❤️💛💚

Bring your family and friends for a day filled with culture, joy, and celebration!

#Juneteenth #LancasterCA #ProjectJoy #CommunityEvent #JuneteenthCelebration #AntelopeValley #Culture #Community #FreedomDay #FamilyFriendly #BlackCulture #CelebrateFreedom

📚✍🏽 FUTURE AUTHORS WANTED! ✍🏽📚 This summer, youth

📚✍🏽 FUTURE AUTHORS WANTED! ✍🏽📚

This summer, youth ages 8–17 can become published authors through our FREE 6-week Summer Book Writing Program!

Participants will write, create, collaborate, and build confidence while developing their own original stories alongside an amazing team of mentors led by Mrs. Nadine Luke.

🗓 June 9 – July 14, 2026
📍 Project Joy Training Center
🕘 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9 AM – 12 PM
🎉 Includes a Book Launch Celebration!

Spots are limited — register today and help your child unlock their creativity this summer! 🌟
Collab: @njlukepublishing @pennylanecenters @lacountyyouth
#LancasterCA #AntelopeValley #SummerProgram #YouthPrograms #CreativeWriting #PublishedAuthor #ProjectJoy #LancasterCommunity #KidsWriting #TeenPrograms #SummerLearning #YouthEmpowerment #WritingWorkshop #BookWriting #AVYouth

⏰✨ TIME UPDATE! ✨⏰ PJ Adult Jazz Fitness has a NE

⏰✨ TIME UPDATE! ✨⏰

PJ Adult Jazz Fitness has a NEW class time! Join us every Saturday from 11AM – 12PM for fun, movement, and positive energy! 💃🎷

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this class is open to all fitness levels ages 18 and up. Come energize your body, lift your spirit, and enjoy an uplifting community experience!

📅 Starts: May 30, 2026
🕚 Saturdays • 11AM – 12PM • 4 Weeks
📍 Project Joy Office
44830 Valley Central Way #103

✔️ Wear comfortable clothes
✔️ Bring water & a towel

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today! 🎉

#ProjectJoy #JazzFitness #AdultFitness #LancasterCA #AntelopeValley #DanceFitness #CommunityWellness #WorkoutMotivation #HealthyLifestyle #FitnessClass #SaturdayWorkout

Our community baby shower had an amazing turnout o

Our community baby shower had an amazing turnout on Saturday, with 53 birthing families being showered with love. 💕 We enjoyed spending time with all of the mothers, fathers, siblings, and babies. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Special shout out to our caterer @yayaroxie and table hosts, who helped in many ways: @divinebirthingservices, @avuplift, @livingpurposecommunitycenter, @theempowerthemco @pennylanecenters. 🙌🏾

#projectjoy #antelopevalley #lancasterca #nonprofitevents #lacounty

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Project Joy's mission is to empower, educate and encourage promising youth and families.

5022 W. Ave N #10232
Palmdale, CA, 93551

Info@projectjoyusa.org
(661) 494-8100

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