Johnny Boy Foundation

Johnny Boy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the emotional, social, and spirited health of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Based in Overland Park, Kansas, the foundation works to create opportunities for people with IDD through education and vocational training focused on the hospitality industry.

Its exclusive Hand in Hand Program, developed by founder Steve Greer, provides instruction in core restaurant and hotel competencies alongside specific job training. The program aims to help participants build skills for hospitality work, with support from the foundation’s restaurant and hotel partners. Johnny Boy Foundation also engages community partners and invites people to connect the organization with new partners, attend events, and support its mission through donations. Contributions help provide resources and support for the people it serves. The foundation shares information about its programs and community impact and welcomes questions through its contact channels. By bringing together participants, hospitality partners, and community supporters, Johnny Boy Foundation promotes greater inclusion and practical pathways to employment in restaurants and hotels.