Joye in Aiken
Joye in Aiken: Off the Stage and into the Classroom
Joye in Aiken makes a grand entrance onto the social scene each March with it’s array of dazzling performing artists and productions. The sweet melodies and soulful jazz fills the local businesses and performance venues throughout the week. What is often over looked is what is softly happening in the background of Joye in Aiken: the philanthropic work that they do in the local public schools as part of their outreach program.
46,000 students have felt the impact of their outreach program since Joye in Aiken’s inception in 2008. Joye in Aiken works closely with the Aiken County Public School District to bring Kidz Bop and Young People’s concerts, master classes, in-school performances, artist residencies, and a summer jazz camp to town for the students to participate in. They offer performing art experiences and learning opportunities that would otherwise not be available in Aiken.
This past winter, Joye in Aiken received a 2023 Community Grant of $15,000 from the CSRA Community Foundation to continue the impactful work that they do in our public schools. This grant will go towards a newer mission of Joye in Aiken that came about due to the pandemic. They are working closely with schools to reengage students after multiple years of disrupted education that led to, in some cases, substantial learning losses.
Their philanthropic work over the past fifteen years has been inspiring to students throughout our community and we’re grateful for all that they do!
Interested in learning more about Joye in Aiken 2024? Click below to visit their site:
https://www.joyeinaiken.com/
