At the Levitt Family Foundation, joy is a core value that drives our programs. We believe joy is a universal human right and that free, live music in vibrant, inclusive public spaces creates joyful experiences that strengthen community bonds, celebrate our shared humanity, and fuel collective action. In this session, we’ll explore how centering joy in the Foundation’s grantmaking and partnerships deepens connection, cultivates belonging, ensures access to the arts, and inspires hope and possibility—showing how joy can be a strategy for advancing meaningful impact and sustained community change.