JOY For Our Youth is now Kars4Kids, Inc

Joy for Our youth funds many programs for childrenKars4Kids, Inc. (formerly Joy for our Youth d/b/a Kars4Kids) is a national Jewish organization that supports educational and youth programs across the USA, primarily through the funding of Oorah, Inc. Kars4Kids also promotes child safety, wellbeing and advocacy through awareness campaigns, educational materials, and public service messages. Kars4Kids raises funds through a variety of avenues including its flagship car donation program and growing real estate donation program.

Kars4Kids was formerly a d/b/a of Joy for our Youth. JOY is now a d/b/a of Kars4Kids.

Oorah, Inc. is a national Jewish outreach nonprofit organization with a full suite of holistic, year-round programs for children, teens and families. Kars4Kids’ grants to Oorah provide children with a wide range of support services, utilizing the traditions and values of their Jewish heritage to support their growth into contributing members of the community. Notable programs include TheZone camps in upstate New York, ChillZone youth groups in over 60 communities, TorahMates learning program, school placement and tuition assistance, holiday packages and family retreats.

Kars4Kids and Oorah are independent but affiliated organizations with distinct corporate structures and independent operations. The two organizations share office space and administrative staff in support functions such as bookkeeping, legal, IT and customer service. Aside from Eliyohu Mintz, who is the CEO of both Oorah and Kars4Kids, each organization has its own leaders and management teams. Each organization is governed by a different Board of Directors. The two are separate entities for all financial reporting and filing purposes.