JOSHWAY and the Power of Resilience is a heartfelt adventure that empowers children to face challenges, believe in themselves, and uplift others along the way. With imagination, courage, and a spark of inner strength, every child can become the hero of their own story.
“Every challenge is a chance. Every child is a hero. All we need is a light to find our way—and sometimes, that light is already inside us.”
Welcome to JOSHWAY
What Is JOSHWAY?
In 2021, Josh’s journey with mental health challenges and addiction came to a tragic end. From that loss, JOSHWAY was born rooted in the belief that every young person deserves a pathway forward. JOSHWAY is a bridge. We partner with youth-focused organizations and schools to guide young people across five foundational pillars: Money Smarts, Speak Up & Shine, Digital Knowledge, Health & Well-being, and Future Ready. Each step of the journey helps students build confidence, resilience, and purpose, developing the kind of holistic leadership that lasts a lifetime. Whether we’re in a classroom, after-school program, or community center, our mission remains the same: to help every young person cross that bridge to inspire, learn, and lead.
IN THE UNITED STATES ALONE
From the pressures of social media to the rise of digital distractions, today’s youth are navigating a world that demands more from them than ever before.
Over 90% of teens use social media daily, leading to heightened feelings of anxiety, isolation, and self-doubt.
Screen time now averages 7 hours a day, reducing time for meaningful, real-world connections. Exposure to unrealistic expectations and cyberbullying is taking a toll on mental health.
Dream Big, Learn More, Lead Forward
At JOSHWAY, we believe that these challenges don’t have to define the next generation. Instead, we see them as an opportunity—a chance to Inspire youth to rise above the noise.
Inspire. Learn. Lead.
Our programs are designed to turn the digital world from a source of stress into a tool for growth, creativity, and leadership.
Help youth dream beyond the screen by showing them what’s possible through art, music, and storytelling.
Teach practical skills like coding, creative expression, and mindfulness to help them turn their dreams into reality.
Inspire youth to take what they’ve learned and make a meaningful impact in their communities.
With the right tools and support, youth can:
Let’s reimagine the digital landscape together. Let’s create a brighter, more intentional future.
🎧 Building with GarageBand: Helping Youth Find Their Voice
Sometimes impact looks like a room full of headphones, laughter, and creativity.
We just wrapped up our very first Building with GarageBand series with the Boys & Girls Club of Easton — three weeks of learning, creating, and discovering the power of voice and purpose.
Students learned GarageBand basics, recorded their own podcasts, and even produced custom theme songs — but the real magic was watching them believe in themselves and take the JOSHWAY Pledge to keep creating.
This is what our Digital Knowledge pillar is all about — blending technology, creativity, and confidence to help youth thrive in a digital world.
Huge thanks to Dean Young, Ms. Jackie, and the amazing Easton team for welcoming us — and to Steve and Glenn for leading with passion and purpose.
💛 Dream Big. Be Bold. The Sky’s the Limit.
📸 Swipe to see moments from the series →
#JOSHWAY #DigitalKnowledge #BoysAndGirlsClub #YouthEmpowerment #GarageBand #DigitalLiteracy #Creativity #CommunityImpact #DreamBigBeBold
We don’t dwell on the problem. We transform it.
Today’s youth are growing up under more pressure than ever:
🔹 32% experience persistent sadness.
🔹 19% have considered suicide.
🔹 73% lose sleep due to device use.
🔹 40% already receive mental health support.
Behind every number is a story waiting for hope.
At JOSHWAY, we see opportunity in adversity — transforming pain into purpose, and technology into a tool for empowerment.
We imagine a world where tech empowers, not overwhelms.
Where resilience replaces despair, and creativity leads the way.
Impact Season is here.
And it starts with seeing, empowering, and transforming the next generation.
#JOSHWAY #ImpactSeason #HealthyTech #DigitalWellness #YouthEmpowerment #TechForGood #Resilience #InnovationWithPurpose
✨ Impact season is here.
At JOSHWAY, we believe no young person should ever feel unseen.
That’s why we’ve dedicated our mission and our workshops to empowering youth and restoring their sense of identity in a digital world.
Through every lab experience, conversation, and moment of discovery, we’re helping young people see themselves clearly and believe that who they are matters.
Because when they see their value,they begin to shape a world that sees it too. 🌍💡
#JOSHWAY #ImpactSeason #HealthyTech #DigitalWellness #YouthEmpowerment #PurposeDriven
✨ Impact season is here and it starts at JOSHWAY.
This week, we officially opened the doors to The JOSHWAY Lab Experience.
A space where young minds come to explore, create, and practice healthy tech.
Imagine a world where every young person is thriving in a digital world
where technology fuels creativity, not distraction.
Where connection is mindful. Purposeful. Human.
At JOSHWAY, that world is being built one lab session at a time.
We’re not just teaching digital balance. We’re shaping digital citizens.
Impact season has begun. 🚀
#JOSHWAY #HealthyTech #DigitalWellness #YouthInnovation #ImpactSeason
📚✨ A Heartfelt Thank You!
Yesterday, during Harvest Fest in the historic section of Bethlehem, we had the joy of hosting a live reading of “JOSHWAY and the Power of Resilience” with Author Glenn C. Breslauer and Illustrator Maggie Isamoyer at the beautiful @SonnyMoonbethlehem boutique.
It was an inspiring afternoon filled with laughter, imagination, and the powerful message that every child has a superhero within. 💫
A special thank you to our friends at @LehighValleyMoms for sponsoring this wonderful event and helping us share the spirit of resilience with families across our community. 💙
Copies of the book can be purchased in person at Sonny Moon, or ordered online at Joshway.org
#JOSHWAY #PowerOfResilience #ChildrensBooks #GlennCBreslauer #MaggieIsamoyer #BethlehemPA #SonnyMoon #LehighValleyMoms #HarvestFest #InspireResilience
🚨 Only 3 days left to finish strong!
We’ve already collected 100+ bags of shoes 💪 but we’re not done yet. Every pair helps us cross the finish line stronger than ever.
👟 Find a drop-off spot near you: shoes.joshway.org
Let’s finish STRONG together! 🔥
JOSHWAY in the news for our upcoming 🎗️ Young Explorers: Dream Big Fly High 2025 Event 🎗️
A special day of gratitude, kindness, and giving back created for kids and families battling childhood cancer.
This year’s event is dedicated to gratitude, kindness, and service.
This isn’t just a fun day. It’s about showing kids that leadership means caring for others, staying resilient, and giving back.
Grateful for our friends
• The CHEMO Bag – providing Hope Bags we’ll pack for kids in hospitals
• Sweet & Sassy Franchising – bringing their famous pink limo + magical experiences
• New World Aviation & Skystream Jet – opening their hangar for this unforgettable day
• Natalie Biggs & St. Jude ALSAC – for your kindness toward JOSHWAY 🙏
What’s Happening
Every child in a hospital will receive:
• A Hope Bag, made possible by The CHEMO Bag, packed with care by youth in our community
• A superhero drawing 🎨 Download the coloring page - Link in bio
👉 Can’t make the event? Have your child color a page at home, give it to a child in care, and share it on social tagging JOSHWAY!
• A copy of JOSHWAY and the Power of Resilience 📖 - Link in bio
Event Highlights
🎨 Coloring for Courage Challenge – superhero art created for kids in hospitals
👟 JOSHWAY Shoe Drive – donate a bag of gently used shoes (ends 9/30!) → Find a drop-off: shoe.joshway.org
🎒 Youth Swag Bags – JOSHWAY gym bags filled with surprises
💖 Sweet & Sassy Pink Limo – fairy tinsel + photo fun
Thank You
A huge thank-you to our sponsors: ASR Media, Shift4, MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union, Unity Bank, New World Aviation, Skystream Jet, Crayola, and so many others who believe in this mission.
And thank you to Lehigh Valley News for covering our story:
👉 Read the article here: Link in bio
Did you catch JOSHWAY on the news this morning? If not, no worries you can catch the replay below. Time sure flies live in a studio. 😁
Click here to watch the reply: https://www.wfmz.com/video/joshway-works-to-help-students-in-our-community/video_e3bc6c32-4c72-5e02-addf-9386c9b15326.html
Thank you again to Eve Russo and the entire WFMZ-TV team for hosting us this morning. What an incredible experience opportunity.
Sending a special thank you to the entire Lehigh Valley, ever step forward is a Lehigh Valley story. Let`s continue to inspire and win together!
I’m honored to join as a guest speaker at this year’s Rally for a Federal Response to the Opioid Epidemic on International Overdose Awareness Day.
My talk, “From Heartbreak to Impact,” is a reflection on how even the deepest pain can be transformed into purpose, resilience, and community action. Too many lives have been lost, but together, we can turn grief into movement and silence into solutions.
📅 Sunday, August 31, 2025
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Steelstacks, Bethlehem PA (ArtsQuest, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015)
The evening closes with a Candlelight Vigil at 6:30 PM. Candles will be provided. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating.
Hosted by Voices for Change, with resource tables available for those seeking help or ways to get involved.
👉 RSVP or learn more: https://facebook.com/events/s/lehigh-valley-fed-up-rally/677806021908282/
Let’s honor the lives we’ve lost and keep spreading hope in the fight against this epidemic. 💜
YOU ARE THE PILLAR BUILDERS! 💪 Join JOSHWAY in collecting used shoes to build bridges and help those in need. Your gently worn, used, or new shoes can change a life. Find a participating location to drop off your donation here: https://shoes.joshway.org
#joshway #lehighvalley #lvevents #shoedrive #digitaldiet #findyourway
Did you know over 600 million people worldwide need shoes? You can make a difference! JOSHWAY is collecting gently worn, used, and new shoes to support our mission. Clean out your closet, gather shoes you no longer wear, and drop them off. Thank you for helping us make an impact, one pair at a time! ->>> https://shoes.joshway.org
#joshway #lehighvalley #lvevents #shoedrive
We had a blast at our second book reading. Thank you to all the family and friends who came out to support our event. Especially a big thank you to @lehighvalleymoms for promoting our event and @jayslocal for hosting us. See you on the next stop!
Order your book today - shop.joshway.org
#joshway #lvevents #fypage #lehighvalley
Equipping young individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills for financial responsibility.
Providing mentorship, career exploration opportunities, and workshops.
Raising awareness about the risks and consequences of substance abuse.
Introducing youth to mindfulness techniques, stress management strategies, and self-care practices.
Our dedicated team fosters young Young Innovatorss’ growth through innovative approaches and community collaboration, preparing them for life’s journey with the power of art, education, and technology.
OUR SOLE FOCUS
JOSHWAY is where purpose meets potential. Through real-world experiences, mentorship, and five foundational pillars, we guide young people across the bridge from uncertainty to confident, creative leadership.
When you support JOSHWAY, you’re not just funding a program you’re helping build bridges. Your contribution fuels a bold new model of nonprofit collaboration, where youth-focused organizations are connected with world-class experts to bring real-life skills, purpose, and leadership development to the next generation.
Hailing from the vibrant city of Houston, Texas, and nurtured by the Young Innovatorsic energy of both Houston and New York, I’ve woven a tapestry of experiences that have shaped me into the creative advocate I am today. Starting as a poetic youth and young speaker, with transformative years I’ve gone from stage to TV and film and continue the journey of honing my craft. I’ve worn the hat of a mentor and leader guiding youth in the National Peer Assistance and Leadership program.
I’ve been selected and awarded as a lead speaker for the City of Houston’s district attorney’s annual Black History gala and proudly led my alma matter into a national competition as a solo act in the National Thespian Festival. I am truly passionate about connecting with people from all paths of life, promoting self-love, and women empowerment, and inspiring others to reach their highest potential through my Young Innovatorsry and future aspirations.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, learning new skills, and pretending to be a 5-star spa and food critic. I am a learner of life and believe that we all individually have a divine purpose that awaits us. My mission is to authentically connect, illuminate the paths of others, share my life’s journey along with Josh’s to all of my fellow dreamers, and most importantly shed light and love freely just as he did.
Although his professional success has included helping FinTech Business Solutions transform during two decades with the company and being named to the Electronic Transaction Association’s Forty Under Forty list, David’s proudest achievement has been founding JOSHWAY in honor of his brother, Joshua. The nonprofit’s mission is to inspire and support young Young Innovatorss in the Lehigh Valley. His philanthropic service is deeply rooted in David’s family values and passion for helping others reach their full potential.
With over a decade in the non-profit sector, including the College Hill Neighborhood Association’s executive team, and in the private sector, where she’s the Chief Operating Officer of FineTech Business Solutions, Jennifer’s transformational leadership is unrivaled. She’s committed to mentoring startups, ensuring operational excellence, and advocating for education, training, mentorship, and research.
From the football fields of Dieruff High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania to the bright lights of the National Football League (NFL), Andrew’s journey has been nothing short of incredible. Now, that journey has taken him back to Lehigh Valley, where, as a successful real estate investor, he wants to leverage his expertise to help the community realize its dreams.
A dedicated Allentown educator for more than six years, Robert teaches his students that life is a continuous journey of growth and understanding. Fueled by a love for competitive sports, traditional values, and helping young people in his community, Robert is grateful for the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the next generation.
As a proactive board member, Chris harnesses strategic insight, leadership excellence, and community engagement to drive social change and make a difference. Dedicated to fostering collaboration, his hands-on approach encourages continuous advancement, champions meaningful transformations, and helps create a better world for all.
