Since 2012, Jonathan Yob has served as president of the Yob Family Foundation (YFF) in Tampa, Florida. Alongside these endeavors he has been an award-winning entrepreneur at the helm of successful businesses such as JAY Management Corporation. Passionate about helping others, Jonathan “Jon” Yob has supported many Tampa-based nonprofits through both the YFF and his own volunteer activities. Among them is Friends of Joshua House.
Since 1992, Friends of Joshua House has been supporting the care of children in the Tampa Bay community who have been abandoned, abused, and neglected. This is undertaken through Joshua House, a safe haven that offers therapeutic residential group care to these children. Situated on 11 acres, the facility has five homes that meet children’s needs. For months, the facility has been closed for renovations, and as of February 2021, is it in need of $125,000 in donations to complete the process.
The renovations at Joshua House include updating both the activity room and learning center. The activity room is the site of a range of classes, from sewing to budgeting courses for children. Drum circles and other enrichment activities are also held there. Meanwhile, the learning center will include a study space, computers, and a library for residents. Tutors from the University of South Florida College of Education visit the learning center and help Joshua House kids catch up academically.
Interior renovations aren’t the only changes going on at Joshua House. All five homes on the property are being renovated from top to bottom. Each home features comfortable and modern decor and provides living space for up to 12 children at a time.
