Athens News Matters: Local Nonprofit Java Joy Adapts Mission to the COVID-19 Pandemic

WUGA | By Chris Shupe

Published May 8, 2020 at 1:49 PM EDT

Local nonprofit Java Joy was formed to provide meaningful work opportunities for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic inspired a creative approach to keep fulfilling their mission.

Java Joy would like to thank Chick-fil-A, Jittery Joes and Athens Bagel Company.

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Chris Shupe

Chris Shupe was the Program Director of WUGA from 2014-2022. Shupe may be best known as The Athens King, a tribute to Elvis Presley, which often included an 8 piece show band! After two years as a part-time announcer, Chris Shupe joined WUGA full time as the station’s Morning Edition Host and Assistant Operations Director. He was later promoted to PD in 2014.

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