Turning Pain Into Purpose
Created in honor of Jonathan “Jony” James Hunter, The J.O.N.Y. Project turns pain into purpose through youth mental health, acts of kindness, youth sports support, and community connection.
OUR MISSION IN ACTION
The J.O.N.Y. Project carries Jonathan “Jony” James Hunter’s legacy forward by supporting youth mental health and suicide prevention, inspiring acts of kindness, strengthening youth sports, and creating opportunities for connection, adventure, and community support.
Youth Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Promoting awareness, prevention, support, and connection so young people know they matter and never have to struggle in silence.
77 Acts of Kindness
Turning kindness into action and encouraging communities to carry Jony’s spirit forward.
Youth Sports Support
Helping young athletes access opportunities, equipment, programs, and support.
JOURNEY ON. NEVER YIELD.
Creating opportunities for connection, adventure, healing, and hope — helping young people and families keep moving forward, build resilience, and make meaningful memories along the way.
MEET JONY
Jonathan “Jony” James Hunter was kind, loyal, protective, humble, and deeply loved. The J.O.N.Y. Project was created to carry his spirit forward — turning an unimaginable loss into purpose, connection, kindness, and hope for other young people and families.
TURN PURPOSE INTO ACTION
There are many ways to carry Jony’s legacy forward. Give, sponsor an act of kindness, get involved in our initiatives, or simply help us remind a young person that they matter.
DONATE
Help fund youth mental health initiatives, acts of kindness, youth sports support, and community programs.
SPONSOR AN ACT OF KINDNESS
Help turn compassion into action by sponsoring a meaningful act of kindness in Jony’s name.
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer, partner with us, share an idea, or help carry The J.O.N.Y. Project into your community.
IMPACT IN MOTION
See how The J.O.N.Y. Project is turning purpose into action through kindness, connection, youth support, and meaningful community initiatives.
77 ACTS OF KINDNESS
Turning kindness into action by encouraging individuals, families, schools, and communities to carry Jony’s spirit forward through meaningful acts of kindness.
JOURNEY ON. NEVER YIELD.
Connection, adventure, healing, resilience, and meaningful experiences.
YOUTH SPORTS SUPPORT
Helping young athletes access equipment, opportunities, programs, and support.