Joyeux Foundation

TOGETHER, LET'S BUILD A MORE INCLUSIVE SOCIETY

Our mission is to change the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through education, training and meaningful employment.

JOYEUX FOUNDATION US IS A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

dedicated to promoting the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, starting with our own employees in our café-restaurants.

100% OF OUR PROFITS ARE DIRECTLY REINVESTED in supporting our mission. Through meaningful employment and ongoing training programs in our coffee shops and beyond, we improve the lives of crew members and their families and contribute to changing society’s attitude toward disabilities.

CAFE JOYEUX IN NYC

Our first US café-restaurant opened in New York City in March 2024. It exemplifies the heart of our mission of inclusion, employing an extra-ordinary crew, reinvesting 100% of profits into changing lives, and changing the way society sees disabilities.

14

The number of employees with IDD who received the first meaningful job of their life at Café Joyeux US.

2000

hours of training and coaching have already been provided to our extra-ordinary employees at the café.

10k

The number of guests who have already visited our NYC café and become Ambassadors of Inclusion.

OUR VALUES

BEAUTIFUL

We believe that the magic of an atmosphere lies in a variety of small details. That is why we take great care of the layout and decor in our cafés, for both our employees and customers to receive a high-quality experience.
Our cafés-restaurants are designed by Sarah Poniatowski, a renowned French interior designer and the founder of Maison Sarah Lavoine.

Good

At Café Joyeux, we also have culinary convictions: respecting the seasons, sourcing the best products and favoring short circuits are important to us.
Everything is homemade and seasonal at Café Joyeux. We offer a gourmet menu, that is made on location and served every day from the heart by our cheerful crew members.

Authentic

Our team is unique, always professional and proud to welcome you to our 20+ Café Joyeux in France and abroad. Putting a smile on the face of both our crew members and our customers every day is what makes us happy.