
Our Mission
The J.O.N.Y. Project turns pain into purpose by helping young people feel seen, supported, connected, and reminded that they matter. Through youth mental health and suicide-prevention advocacy, youth sports support, 77 Acts of Kindness, and Journey On. Never Yield., we carry Jony’s legacy forward through connection, opportunity, compassion, and action.
OUR MISSION IN ACTION
Our mission becomes action through programs that create connection, support young people, open doors to opportunity, and carry Jony’s legacy forward.

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH & SUICIDE PREVENTION
Advocating for awareness, prevention, honest conversations, and stronger support systems that help young people know they are seen and that they matter.

YOUTH SPORTS SUPPORT
Helping remove financial barriers to registration, equipment, camps, training, and other opportunities that keep young athletes connected to their teams and communities.

77 ACTS OF KINDNESS
Turning Jony’s #77 into a call to action through intentional acts of kindness that create connection, compassion, and meaningful ripples through our communities.

JOURNEY ON. NEVER YIELD.
Creating opportunities for adventure, connection, confidence, and meaningful experiences that give young people and families something positive to look forward to and carry with them.
HELP CARRY THE MISSION FORWARD
The J.O.N.Y. Project exists to turn love, loss, and lived experience into action that helps young people feel seen, supported, connected, and hopeful. Whether you give, volunteer, partner with us, share our mission, or take part in one of our initiatives, every action helps carry Jony’s legacy forward and creates the possibility of meaningful change for someone else.