Joe’s Joint not-for-profit corporation was created in 1992 to provide valuable growth opportunities to people with developmental disabilities that they might not have otherwise. Over the years, Joe’s Joint has provided social, therapeutic and educational opportunities. There is an emphasis on helping people to make community connections, resulting in lasting membership and value in the relationship. The current focus of Joe’s Joint is to assist individuals affected by California’s economic crisis and resulting budget cuts that have affected them.
We rely exclusively on donations from our community to support our activities. Joe's Joint is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and your HeartRight donation is tax deductible. It is also greatly appreciated!
We have what we call a “scholarship” fund for adults with developmental disabilities. This fund has been used for, among other things, moving expenses, household needs, travel, recreation, hobby enrichment, growth opportunities, medical equipment and basic personal needs. When the State of California determined that dental care was optional and could be cut, Joe’s Joint assisted several individuals to obtain needed inpatient dental care. Recently, two individuals lost most of their belongings in a fire and Joe’s Joint assisted them to furnish their new apartment. We have also assisted individuals to get needed equipment that Medi-Cal won’t provide.
Download the Joe's Joint Scholarship application (PDF)
Joe’s Joint is actively seeking donations to continue providing support and opportunities to people with developmental disabilities. Your donation is tax deductible and very much needed. Please contact Lisa Barrows or Stacy Sisson at 916-679-1555 to make your donation.
The development of the idea for Joe’s Joint was a result of a tragic situation. Joe Alvarado, a young Deaf man with a developmental disability died from a contraindication of alcohol and his seizure medications. This painful event pushed issues to the forefront the DD service industry had not really addressed. When people do not have healthy leisure lifestyles and community membership, and do not have access to opportunities, troubles may arise. Joe found that he did not need a sign language interpreter to drink with his neighborhood buddies.