Inspire.Empower.Support People with Disabilities

Our volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. Without them none of this would be possible.
As a largely volunteer-led organization, Joyful Hearts amassed a record number of volunteer service hours in 2013. With continued expansion across the region, it takes hundreds of volunteers every month to organize and deliver events & social activites of Joyful Hearts to our Special Needs community.
Management & Lead Volunteers
Sherry Peele, Founder/ Executive Director
Lonnie Bateman, Community Service Coordinator/ Sr Information Specialist, UNCC
Nicole Framiglo, Marketing Coordinator/ Student UNCC, EC Major
Kim Crowell, Secretary-Board of Directors/ School Teacher - Back Creek Christian Academy
Beverly Burton, Cabarrus County EC Bus Driver
Jeanna Willix, Managing Director at the YMCA
Sammy Buchanan, Security/Parking Manager for Events & Activities
Linda Forrest, Cabarrus County Teachers Aid
