JOY99 Listeners Surpass Goal in India Partners Campaign
JOY99 is celebrating an incredible outpouring of generosity after listeners came together to support children in the red-light districts of Mumbai, India—raising over $46,000, far exceeding the original goal of $37,000.
The campaign, in partnership with mission:activate, was designed to provide safety, rescue, and ongoing care for vulnerable children—many of whom face exploitation at an alarmingly young age. Through the support of JOY99 listeners, 5,175 days of safety and protection will now be provided.
“We asked our listeners to bring the JOY—and they did in a powerful way,” said Tommy Dylan, JOY99 Program Director. “This wasn’t just about meeting a goal. It was about stepping into someone else’s story and making a real, life-changing difference.”
Throughout the campaign, JOY99 invited listeners to give in a simple, tangible way—by providing a “day of safety” and then choosing how many days they wanted to give. The response was immediate and heartfelt, with individuals and families across West Michigan stepping up to join the mission.
Funds raised will directly support safe houses in Mumbai, offering children protection, care, and a pathway toward healing and hope.
The campaign is part of JOY99’s ongoing commitment to not only encourage listeners on-air but also to create opportunities to live out that encouragement in meaningful ways.
