Joyce Deliyiannis President and Founder of HELPISPromoter of Kindness and Community EmpowermentJoyce Deliyiannis was born and raised in the vibrant culture of the island of Crete in Greece. Throughout her life, she has embodied the spirit of service, touching lives in various roles – as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and Master Stylist at Dellaria in Burlington, Massachusetts. In 2009, Joyce founded HELPIS (means ‘Hope’ in Greek), an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that has helped tens of thousands of people in need, including those who are homeless, children in foster care, veterans, and others who have experienced hardships. Under Joyce's leadership, HELPIS has become a catalyst for change, advocating for kindness and generosity. A pivotal moment came in 2016 when Governor Charlie Baker officially declared May as the "Month of Kindness" in Massachusetts, a testament to Joyce's unwavering commitment to spreading positivity. Joyce is recipient of numerous awards and honors for her tireless and selfless work to supporting her community. "Red Sox “Hats Off to Heroes Honoree at Fenway Park on June 4th 2024” * “Outstanding Citizen” Award by the Town of Burlington (2019)* “Community Partnership” Award by the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (2018) * “Massachusetts Unsung Heroines of 2014” Award by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts* “Heroes Among Us” Award by Boston Celtics (2012)* State Senate Official Citation, dated July 9, 2019, acknowledging Joyce Deliyiannis as “the Town of Burlington’s Outstanding Citizen of the Year”, and her “Tireless Commitment to Serving the Community.”Joyce’s vision for HELPIS is not just about individual acts of kindness but about building a community where compassion is the driving force. Her message is clear: by embracing kindness without expectations, we can create a ripple effect of goodwill that transcends barriers, transforms lives, and catalyzes societal change. Recently, this message inspired local school districts that partnered with HELPIS to create a Curriculum of Kindness for students and their families, in Burlington Public Schools and Woburn Public Schools.Joyce Deliyiannis mother of Christina and Anna, a scientist and an educator, respectively. She lives in Burlington with her husband Stellios.