About Us

The Laughter Heals initiative uses the universal language of comedy to raise awareness, build community and generate essential funding for local health and social service organizations. Through dynamic branding, strategic sponsorships and inclusive, low-barrier programming, we transform laughter into lasting community impact while supporting critical programs in mental health, brain injury recovery and food security.

Why Laughter Heals?

Laughter Heals was born from the belief that comedy can break down barriers, foster connection, and spark change. By partnering with charities focused on mental health, brain injury recovery, and food security, we turn fun, accessible comedy nights into vital community support. Our events create spaces where people can enjoy themselves while simultaneously learning about and supporting critical programs that serve vulnerable populations.

The power of laughter as a unifying force drives our work. We've seen firsthand how comedy can create moments of shared joy that transcend differences and open hearts to important causes. By staging relaxed, accessible comedy nights in partnership with local organizations, we've created a sustainable model for community engagement that benefits everyone involved.

Our Mission

To harness the universal appeal of humor to raise funds, shine a spotlight on local needs, and build stronger support networks for vulnerable populations. We believe that by creating enjoyable experiences centered around comedy, we can lower barriers to participation in charitable giving and community building.

Each Laughter Heals event channels net ticket and raffle proceeds directly into service delivery and peer-support networks. This direct connection between entertainment and impact ensures that attendees can see exactly how their participation makes a difference. Our tagline, "Where Every Chuckle Makes a Difference," encapsulates this philosophy of transforming moments of joy into lasting positive change.

What We Do

Intimate Comedy Showcases

We curate line-ups of professional comedians who perform in accessible, low-barrier venues including bars, community hubs, and theaters. These showcases create an atmosphere where laughter flows freely, bringing people together through shared experience. Our events are designed to be welcoming to all, regardless of background or familiarity with comedy or charitable giving.

Each showcase is carefully crafted to balance entertainment with awareness, ensuring that guests leave having had both a great time and a meaningful connection to the cause. We work closely with our comedians to create shows that respect the sensitivity of the issues while still delivering genuine laughs.

Impact Moments

A signature element of our events is the inclusion of personal stories from survivors or caregivers connected to our partner organizations. These brief but powerful moments put a human face on the statistics and show attendees exactly why their support matters. These stories are shared respectfully and integrated thoughtfully into the flow of the evening.

Following these personal testimonials, we include quick appeals that translate empathy into action, providing clear and simple ways for attendees to get involved beyond just attending the event. These impact moments create a bridge between entertainment and engagement with the cause.

Community Connections

We facilitate meaningful connections by providing resource tables staffed by partner organizations where attendees can learn more about local services and volunteer opportunities. These information stations create natural conversation starters and help attendees deepen their understanding of community needs.

Our events also serve as networking opportunities for attendees, sponsors, and service providers, fostering collaborations that extend well beyond the evening itself. Many of our most successful partnerships began with a conversation at a Laughter Heals event, demonstrating how comedy can serve as a catalyst for community building.