Joey Day

The “Joey Day” Project was started in Fayette County in 1967, and this year will mark its 55th consecutive year of providing gifts to children in the area who might not otherwise receive presents. The project was started by the Fayette Jaycees and by Jaycee Member Harlan Prater. “Joey” was picked as the name for the program, as the name was meant to represent a typical child to be served by the project. Prater witnessed a similar program in the Boston, Mass. area, and decided the project would be a worthwhile endeavor for the club.

Joey Day Chairman Chuck Langley is shown receiving $2,915 from the Kirkland/ Bluff/Wayside communities on Thursday, Dec. 17.

The Alabama Power Foundation donated money to the Fayette Joey Day Project. The project buys clothes and toys for needy children in the area during the Christmas season.

Joey Day representative Mark Brown received $3,275 from the Kirkland/Bluff/Wayside communities on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. Over 35 families, Wayside Church, the Wayside Community Club, The Kirkley Foundation, and The Animal Clinic made generous donations to the Joey Day Project with the hope that over 300 needy children referred by the Department of Human Resources will have a happy Christmas as they receive clothing, shoes and toys for Christmas.

Joey Day President Charles A. Langley received $3,005 from the Kirkland/Bluff/Wayside communities on Thursday, Dec. 13. Over 35 families, Wayside Church, The Animal Clinic, Nix Flying Service, The Kirkley Foundation, and Wayside Community Club made generous donations to the Joey Day Project with the hope that over 300 needy children referred by the Department of Human Resources will have a Merry Christmas as they receive clothing, shoes and toys.