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About JOI to the World

At JOI Media, we believe that it is important to give back to our community. That is the main motivation behind the JOI to the World campaign. For the fourth year, JOI Media is organizing its JOI to the World campaign which aims at spreading hope and happiness in the form of gift boxes to the city’s less fortunate. This movement continues to encourage the City of Calgary to provide relief for both individuals and families currently facing difficult circumstances in their lives.

This year we are focusing on collectively filling 5,000 boxes. To accomplish this goal we’ll be using our traditional method of filling boxes as well as an online platform for fundraising called Katipult to accept monetary donations, which will be used to filled boxes on the donators behalf, and provide project updates.

Boxes will be generously filled by the local community and then delivered to shelters across the city.

How to Get Involved

  • Pick up a box and fill it
  • Spread the word and let people know
  • Let your company know about it and encourage your colleagues to fill a box
  • Volunteer your time by helping us organize and deliver boxes

Where Boxes Go

  • AWO Taan Healing Lodge Society
  • Inn From the Cold Society
  • Servants Anonymous Society of Calgary
  • Mary Dover House
  • Sheriff King Home
  • Stardale Women's Group
  • Discovery House Residential
  • Dscovery House Community
  • Calgary Drop In Centre
  • Calgary Meals on Wheels
  • Kerby Centre
  • Children's Cottage
  • Mustard Seed
  • The Magic of Christmas Edmonton WIN House

How to Fill a Box

Step 1

Put together your JOI to the World box

Step 2

Determine who your gift is for and then mark the correct age category on the box

Step 3

Fill your box with a well balanced variety of quality items that your recipient will enjoy

Suggested Items

  • Clothes
    Warm Accessories
  • Hygiene items
    Stationary items
  • Books, magazines
    and other literature
  • Toys for children
    School supplies
  • Gift certificates
    Entertainment passes

Step 4

Drop off your box at one of the following drop off locations or arrange for pick up

Locations

  • JOI Media
    414, 815 1st Street SW

Suggested Items

  • Toys: Small cars, balls, dolls, action figures, stuffed animals, toy jewelry, etc
  • Baby Items: (For guests that have small children and infants we suggest items for baby care): Sleepers, age-appropriate diapers, baby wipes, diaper cream, pacifiers, baby wash and lotion, formula, Q-tips, bottles, socks and slippers, teething ring, disposable diapers.
  • School Supplies: Pens, pencils and sharpener, pencil cases, binders, crayons or pencil crayons, writing pads or paper, art kits and supplies, art pencils & sketch pads, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, backpacks, geometry sets, calculators, erasers, one or two inch binders, rulers, highlighters, etc.
  • Hygiene Items: Chapstick, toothbrush, dental floss, tooth paste, mild bar soap, body wash, comb, washcloth, tampons, sanitary napkins, moisturizer, shampoo, nail clippers, deodorant, new undergarments for men, women, and children, shaving cream, razors, lotion, band-aids, cologne, perfume, etc.
  • Other: Warm gloves, hats, scarves, toques, candy, transit tickets, phone cards, new clothing (t-shirts, socks, ball caps, hoodies, pants, etc), hair clips, watches, water bottles, thermal mugs (tea bags, hot chocolate packages, cup of soup packages), pocket warmer's, flash lights, PJ's, small fleece blankets, purse size calendars, alarm clocks, books, journals, hair accessories, make-up, purses, wallets, etc.
  • Passes/Certificates: Restaurant vouchers (McDonald’s, Tim Horton's, etc), swimming pool passes, zoo passes, movie passes, grocery store vouchers, clothing stores, department stores (Wal-Mart), etc.