Carla Faye Foundation

10/23/2025

Today, I want to take a moment to honor someone who has had a lasting impact on both my life and our community Miss Jo Wynns, founder of Walking In My Shoes.

I’ve known Miss Jo since I was just 13 years old. Even back then, I was inspired by her heart, her strength, and her dedication to helping those in need. I remember donating my birthday money to her organization because I wanted to be part of the difference she was making. As the years went on, I continued to volunteer and support her mission, and I’ve been blessed to witness her unwavering faith and compassion firsthand.

Miss Jo has spent over 20 years pouring her heart into helping people who are struggling — providing hope, shelter, and love to those who need it most. She turned her own struggles into a mission that has touched the lives of thousands, and that is something truly extraordinary.

Miss Jo, I am so proud of all that you’ve accomplished and beyond grateful to know you. You are a living example of what it means to walk in faith and serve with purpose. Thank you for inspiring not only me but countless others to keep giving, keep believing, and keep helping. ❤️
— David Lux founder of Carla Faye Foundation

KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly twenty years ago, Jo Wynn found herself standing outside a Walgreens downtown with a backpack, her toy Maltese Isaiah tucked inside, and nowhere to go. The pair had been homeless for three days, turned away from every shelter that didn’t allow pets. Wynn remembers looking ...

10/18/2025

I’ve had the honor of knowing Ms. Jo Wynn, founder of Walkin’ In My Shoes, since I was just 13 years old. Over the years, I’ve watched her pour her heart, time, and energy into helping countless individuals and families in need. For the past 20+ years, she has dedicated herself to serving the community through her organization. Providing support, resources, and compassion to those who need it most. It’s truly inspiring to see her continued work recognized and supported. A huge thank you to Meijer Corporation (DF 871) for donating $5,000 to Walkin’ In My Shoes through the Meijer Team Gives Program. This contribution will go a long way in helping more people get the assistance they need. Ms. Jo, your impact reaches far beyond what words can express, thank you for everything you’ve done and continue to do. 💛

10/11/2025

At the Carla Faye Foundation, we believe that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported.

We’re thinking about starting weekly or bi-weekly virtual group calls where people can come together and talk about mental health, addiction, recovery, or just life struggles in general. These would be safe spaces to share, listen, and remind yourself that you’re not alone.

Before we begin, we’d love to hear from you:
👉 Would you be interested in joining these calls?
👉 What topics would mean the most to you?

We’ll also be posting a quick poll with some options like:
• Talking through daily stress & anxiety
• Building healthy coping skills
• Relationships & support systems
• Just having a safe space to be heard

Your voice matters. Please vote in the poll or drop a comment to share your thoughts. Together, we can build something real and meaningful. 💜

— The Carla Faye Foundation

08/24/2025

We’re so grateful for everyone who came out to support us yesterday! 🙏 Every conversation, every donation, and every moment brings us closer to helping those who are struggling with addiction, mental health, and homelessness to find hope and healing.

Together, we can make a difference. 🌹💜

📌 Want to learn more or get involved?
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08/23/2025

Come out from 10am-1pm

08/23/2025

Come on out and join us today from 10am-1pm we are all set up and ready to go! Free to the public!!

08/22/2025

Event tomorrow open to the public and free from 10 AM to 1 PM Carla Faye Foundation will be there with a booth please come and show your support! Please share with friends and family! Hope to see you tomorrow😁

08/21/2025

07/27/2025

Today we remember and honor the life of my grandmother Carla Faye Tyson — a woman whose heart was bigger than the struggles she faced. Her life was not easy. She battled mental health challenges, substance abuse, and periods of homelessness. But despite everything, she never stopped giving.

Her strength was quiet but powerful. She had this way of putting everyone else’s needs before her own, of seeing the good in people even when they couldn’t see it in themselves. She offered love without judgment, kindness without hesitation, and compassion even when she was carrying the weight of the world on her own shoulders.

She was deeply loved by so many — not because she was perfect, but because she was real. She made a lasting impact on every life she touched, simply by showing up with a caring heart. And her legacy lives on through the Carla Faye Foundation, which was created in her honor — to support those walking through the same battles she once faced, and to keep her spirit of love and empathy alive.

We miss her every day, but we know she’d be proud to see her story inspiring hope in others. This foundation is for her — and for everyone who deserves a second chance.

🕊️ Rest in peace, Grandma. Your love lives on.

07/27/2025

Someone once asked me what makes your foundation different than any other organizations, what is something that you wish you had when you were at your lowest points?
My answer to that is: what makes Carla Faye foundation different is because we don’t treat people like a number or a case, we walk with them like family.  Most systems make people feel like numbers — we make people feel known.
We listen. We ask. We don’t rush healing. We create spaces where people are allowed to be whole, soft, and seen — not just fixed. What what makes us unique and different is we don’t just offer services — we offer relationship, rest, and redemption.
That’s what makes the Carla Faye Foundation different. That’s what fills the gap.

07/24/2025

Since I was young, I’ve had a passion for helping those in need, and this foundation is my way of turning that passion into action. We proudly serve anyone and everyone who is struggling, with a special focus on underserved communities.