What We Do

At BeLikeTommy, we believe joy is more than a feeling—it’s a force for good. Inspired by Tommy’s bold, kind, and playful spirit, we create unexpected moments of happiness for individuals and families who need it most.

Where other organizations help provide staples such as food, clothing, and shelter; we provide joy!  

Joyful Experiences

Two hand-drawn hearts, one larger yellow heart and one smaller pink heart, with black scribbled lines.
A young person with blonde hair standing on a wooded trail, making a heart shape with their hands, wearing a dark T-shirt and shorts, decorated with colorful text and drawings that say 'Be JOYFUL' and hearts.
Gold star-shaped outline with a black star inside on a black background.

What Are Joyful Experiences?

Joyful Experiences are personalized, one-of-a-kind moments designed to lift spirits and create lasting memories. From birthday parties filled with favorite things to shopping sprees for senior portraits or prom, these experiences are all about making someone feel seen, special, and celebrated.

No two Joyful Experiences are the same, each is built around the unique personality, interests, and needs of the individual. What do they all have in common? They’re infused with pop culture vibes, artistry, and a little bit of silliness, just like Tommy would’ve done it.

Group of nine young women in formal gowns posing together at a formal event in an elegant room.
Pink hand-drawn heart on black background

A Joyful Experience Could Look Like…

Two yellow stars with irregular outlines on a black background.
A child hugging the mascot of the Minnesota Twins baseball team, a bear wearing a team jersey and cap, while another child looks on. The scene appears to take place at a baseball game or event.
Children jumping on an indoor trampoline with pink and purple padding, celebrating a birthday.

These are just a few possibilities. Every experience is different, but the heart behind them is the same: to show up with kindness, creativity, and joy when it's needed most.

A young woman with long, wavy dark hair smiling and sitting on a wooden bridge near a body of water. She is wearing a cream lace dress and cowboy boots, with the words 'Senior Photos!' written in pink with a star next to it.
Child spinning a colorful top with bottles of paint in the background and a handwritten message that says 'Whatever JOY looks like to Our Recipients' with a pink heart.

Nominate or Apply

Do you know of a young person age 10-18 who could use boost or just needs to be seen?  Maybe life hasn't been so kind to them and they just need a little joy to get away from it all.  Does this sound familiar for you? 

Fill out an application and let's make something magical happen!  We’d love to hear from you.

Learn More & Apply

Joy That Lasts

These are more than moments. They’re reminders that joy still exists, and that someone cares enough to deliver it.

Events

Our biggest fundraisers and joyful events of the year are meant for YOU! We’ll keep you up-to-date on our yearly GOLDEN GALA, our Olympic Speed Walk, and holiday TOMMY trees! It’s a fun, creative, and fashionable way to share and spread kindness as a community.

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