Our Mission

We’re a NYC-based volunteer network for young urban professionals passionate about giving back to our community. We lead creative fundraising campaigns and events to support cancer families, cancer research, cancer scholarships, pediatric wheelchairs, and volunteerism.

Testimonials

Read about what our families and volunteers have been saying about us.

“The JDJ Foundation has been like a family, and families work together to help others. Volunteering during the holidays with the Loving Heart Society, a part of the JDJ family, helped me truly understand the impact that volunteering has on families and communities in need.”

-Liana W.

“Finding a volunteer platform in the city that is easily accessible is hard enough as it is. With JDJ, they make it easy, and you see your volunteer hours and donations put to work right away.”

-Matt D.

“JDJ does an amazing job of organizing events centered around bettering our community and connecting with like-minded individuals with the goal of helping others in need.”

-William G.

"I’ve had a wonderful time volunteering with LHS. Not only have I felt rewarded by helping those in need, I have been rewarded by working alongside other great volunteers."

-Lauren P.

“JDJ has done a tremendous job offering unique volunteer opportunities to young professionals in the NYC area. Whether it’s renovating homes for families in need or funding cutting-edge rare cancer research, it has been amazing to see JDJ have such a tangible impact in peoples’ lives”

-John H.

Recent Events

Check out all the fun these great people have had volunteering and raising money for meaningful causes.

The Causes We Support

Cancer Research & Support

We have donated over $745,000 to cancer research and continue to support families dealing with financial toxicity related to cancer.

Cancer Scholarship

We offer college tuition assistance at the $2,500 level for graduating high school seniors who have personal experiences with cancer.

Wheelchair Program

We have donated 52 power and adaptive pediatric wheelchairs, totaling over $375,000 in features not covered by insurance.

Do Good, Meet Awesome People, Feel Great.

In 2024, we gave over $353,000 to charitable causes and raised over $347,000 in donations.

With your support, we’re a force for good in our community!

What’s Your Passion?

If there is a cause you care deeply about that fits into JDJ’s ethos of helping the sick and underprivileged in our community, we'll help you make the difference you dream of.

From volunteering events to fundraising, JDJ is here to help you make our world a better place.

Latest News

Milestones & 2025 Event Calendar

$1,700,000 given out since we started and no end in sight.

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2024 End of Year Review

Year 6 was the the best yet. Thank you for your support.

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3rd NYC Marathon Team

Another epic finish by Team JDJ and $152,000 raised.

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2024 Mid-Year Review

Check out our key metrics and recent highlights.

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