We believe joy is more than emotion. It is endurance. From the fields where the enslaved sang spirituals to the grounds where freedom was first claimed, joy has been the strength that carried generations through suffering and into hope. It is the force that allowed people to keep building, creating, and believing in the yet unseen.

At Joy Spaces, we carry that legacy forward. Joy is at the heart of everything we do. It is the spirit that turns vacant lots into vision and community dreams into living, breathing places of possibility.

We believe joy can be harnessed by everyone. It invites us to work across differences, to create together, and to honor the beauty that already lives within historically disinvested neighborhoods. When joy, faith, creativity, and community come together, further transformation and hope takes shape in the spaces we dwell.

About Us

Our Team

The Joy Spaces team brings together entrepreneurial energy, strategic insight, and a shared commitment to community transformation. Founder Johnetta Roberts leads with a blend of faith, innovation, and real estate development experience, advancing projects that expand opportunity and ownership in historically disinvested neighborhoods.

Angie McCorkle Buckler adds strength through her background in law, business strategy, and talent optimization—helping organizations build strong cultures and effective teams. Charles Hargrove, founder of COAR Services, brings expertise in branding, operations, and community engagement that ensures every partnership is both strategic and authentic. Victoria Bray provides the steady operational backbone with more than 15 years of management experience, known for her professionalism, client care, and efficiency.

Together, our team works with joy, precision, and purpose—helping clients and communities move from vision to sustainable impact.