About

Our Story

Hello! My name is Taylor Tinsley. I am an upcoming philanthropist. I am also the Co-Founder of the Maria Joy Foundation. 

The name Maria Joy came from the middle name of my mother Olivia Tinsley, Co-Founder of The Maria Joy Foundation. 

As an infant, she was put into foster care. She was then adopted along with 3 other children whom became her brothers and sister. Because my mother was in foster care, though not very long, and her parents, my grandparents, were foster parents, I became inspired to work with foster children. I have had a love for working with children for years. Both of my current jobs allow me to work with younger children. Most importantly, I love working with children in need. Through my organization, I will promote child adoption because I believe every child deserves a loving family. 

I am blessed that I have a loving and supportive family. I vow to bring together families within the community to help me create new families for Michigan's foster children.

My parents and I: Reginald Tinsley (left) Taylor Tinsley (middle) and Olivia Tinsley (right)

What We Do

                                                                        Reading and Adoption Awareness Events

Book Drives

Counseling/Mentoring/Tutoring/Workshops

Awards and Scholarships to Foster Children

We annually participate in:

                                                                                Global Youth Service Day (April)

National Foster Care Month (May)

National Child Adoption Month (November)

Through our events, we strive for promoting child adoption awareness, promoting literacy in today's youth, and raising funds for foster children in Michigan.