Celebrating Caregivers
We are passionate about honoring the love, dedication and tireless commitment they provide to those they serve.
All Donations will go into furthering and expanding our mission to reach as many caregivers as possible
Our Mission:
We grant selected in-home caregivers and their guest, an all-expense paid weekend getaway providing respite to refresh and rejuvenate their mind, body, and spirit.
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A message from Joy Thru Tears Foundation Founder and Executive Director, Louise Braun Frank and Board Chairperson, Dr. Rick Bates
Community Impact
Grand Slam Luncheon
Joy Thru Tears Foundation, Founder and Executive Director, Louise Braun Frank and Board Chair, Dr. Rick Bates hanging out with Rhubarb at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma. Raising money and awareness for Palliative Care with our partners at Mary Bridge. We hit it out of the park!
Hollywood Capers with Renton Rotary
Joy Thru Tears Foundation Board members Louise, April, and Amy were honored to volunteer at the Renton Rotary Hollywood Capers Fundraising Event Saturday, October 14. Keynote Speaker Doug Baldwin was promoting his Family First Community Center in Renton, Washington.
We love giving back to our community!
Rotary 8 Tacoma
Louise, our Executive Director recently participated in Rotary 8 Tacoma’s fundraiser Cribbage tournament providing squeezy applesauce for the local emergency food bank.
Many underserved children in the community will enjoy the generous donations over the holidays. She had tough competition but still won 4 out of 6 games! We had a blast!
A Caregiver’s Gratitude
“Thank you Joy Thru Tears Foundation for gifting me and my guest an experience of a lifetime!!! This Wish was an amazing validation of the difficult, often heartbreaking, yet incredibly fulfilling years I’ve spent serving as an in home caregiver. My deepest gratitude”
– Brianne
Our Story
Honoring the legacy and compassion of Louise’ children Joshua and Leah Chalcraft, Louise Braun Frank founded Joy Thru Tears Foundation in 2022 to honor the caregivers who gave so much to her family in her time of need. They are the Silent Angels who make it possible for so many people to live more independently with dignity.
The Silent Angels Program
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Book Talk!
The Gift of Great Sorrow - A Journey Thru Pain to Purpose
“Louise Frank’s courageous voice offers a gripping testament to loss and trauma, and the healing power of grace, perspective and insight into the many gifts she discovered along the way. At its core, this is a love story that will melt your heart and give comfort and strength to anyone in the grips of caregiving, grief, and the ongoing challenges of caring for ourselves as we vigilantly care for those we love.”
-Gail Hudson, Feminine Empowerment Coach and NY Times bestselling co-author with Dr. Jane Goodall
A Word From The Author
“In the Gift of Great Sorrow, we experience a story that moves beyond tragedy to triumph. Not because the tragedy changes, but because of the transforming power of perspective, love and courage.”