About Us
Our mission
Our mission at Gloria's Joy Foundation is to provide custom made boots to United States Veterans who have been wounded in serving our great country and have returned home requiring a prosthetic leg or foot. These boots are provided at no charge to these special vets, thanks to your donations through Gloria's Joy Foundation. More than just a pair of boots, these custom measured and designed cowboy boots provide a personalized thank you, a "you matter", and a heartfelt "you are valued". Most of these warriors haven't been able to wear boots since they put on their combat boots the day of injury. The boots symbolize our respect for the valor shown in serving and it is our sincere prayer that these personally measured and handcrafted soles will carry these brave men and women forward in renewed strength.
Our history
Gloria’s Joy Foundation was established in honor of Gloria Joy Miers, a strong encourager with a big love for cowboy boots and veterans. Her brother, Lee, was killed in the line of duty in WWII which bred a powerful bond of gratitude with other service men and women. She was also the founder and producer of The Legends of Western Swing Music Festival, which has been entertaining and impacting fans of Bob Wills and Western Swing music for more than 3 decades. The Legends of Western Swing Music Festival will continue to be the main fundraising event for this 401(c)3 Foundation, giving us a new path to providing healing and smiles to our wounded warriors. Gloria’s Joy Foundation is driven by her passion and desire to thank veterans with lower extremity impairments through custom made cowboy boots.
EIN #92-2093743
Our Board of Directors
Melinda Miers, Director
Steve Beden, Seattle, WA
Tom Cartlidge, Henrietta, TX
Blake Henri, Plano, TX
Beth Hague, Texarkana, TX
Vince Moss, Amarillo, TX
Johnnie Yellock, Dallas, TX
GLORIA'S FRIENDS Founding Contributors, with donations made between February 15 and April 15, 2023
Ann & Donnie Colwell
Leslie & Frank Cofer
Jim Cooley
Pam & Jack Cooper
Shirley & Gene Dickey
Rita Dotson
Amy & Bill Galvin
Peggy & Mark Griege
Beth & Darryl Hague
Chad Henri
Erica Henri
Joe Lowe
LuAnn & Mike McKee
Melinda Miers
Murray Milne
Vince Moss
Montana Silversmiths
Tina & Melvin Pugh
Sarita & Jim Russell
SW Cowboy Poets Assoc.
Jennifer & David Stocker
Julie Tipps
Suzanna & Ed Voss
Gale Wheeler
Leigh & Jeff Winker
THE LEGENDS OF WESTERN SWING MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Legends of Western Swing Music Festival is the main fundraiser for Gloria's Joy Foundation. This fabulous fun-filled event is held the 3rd full weekend in June. Please go to www.thelegendsofwesternswing.com to learn more about the event and to purchase tickets.
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