Joy Junction

Joy Junction Joy Junction is New Mexico's largest emergency shelter and the only emergency shelter in the state that keeps families together. Since Joy Junction's inception in 1986, we have continued our mission of mercy due to the goodness of the Lord and the generosity of the Albuquerque community.
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We accept no government funding.

We accept no government funding.

Mission: To share the spiritual and tangible love of Jesus to the homeless, hungry, marginalized and disenfranchised. Matthew 11 : 28 | Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. MISSION STATEMENT: Joy Junction provides a hand up to the homeless and hungry. With food, shelter, clothing, recovery programs, and life skills training, we empower individuals to re-enter the workforce and break the cycle of homelessness, one life at a time.

Operating as usual

10/20/2020
10/19/2020

Monitoring Joy Junction residents, both overnight guests, and our Recovery Program participants.
- conflict resolution and de-escalation
- calling emergency services if necessary
- producing comprehensive daily/nightly shift reports that are succinct yet informative
- conducting room/locker inspections
- conducting occasional and random urinalysis (UA’s)
- occasional cleaning, including sweeping and mopping

The position may include:
- bending, lifting up to 15lbs, stopping, typing, extensive walking, various weather conditions
- overtime

The position requires:
- High School diploma (some college preferred)
- people skills
- conflict resolution skills
- computer and writing skills (MS Word/Excel)
- ability to read/write/speak in English
- ability to follow oral instructions

Previous shelter experience a plus!

09/14/2020

Works in conjunction with other staff, to ensure the safety security of staff and residents.

Producing a comprehensive daily/nightly shift reports that are concise yet informative.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Able to remain calm in stressful situations is a must.

Previous shelter experience is a plus!

Here we are again…another summer season has ended.But, boy is it hot! The heat is still sweltering on some days.When you...
09/01/2020

Here we are again…another summer season has ended.

But, boy is it hot! The heat is still sweltering on some days.

When you drive around town, you can see homeless people tucked in corners or under a tree or beside structures trying to find shade as they wait for the sun to go down for the evening. That’s about the only relief they can find.

They are hot…and hungry…and thirsty.

http://www.joyjunction.org/its-still-sweltering-hot/

In a recent article in the Alibi, author Gwynne Anne Unruh discusses the increase of hunger in our city, state, and coun...
08/14/2020

In a recent article in the Alibi, author Gwynne Anne Unruh discusses the increase of hunger in our city, state, and country as well as the impact of COVID-19 on the hunger crisis. She details how food banks are seeing an increase of people served and how New Mexico ranks among the worst in the nation for hunger, for both children and adults.

http://www.joyjunction.org/hunger-pains-sos/

Address

4500 2nd St SW
Albuquerque, NM
87105

General information

Joy Junction helps as many as 350 guests a night, of which 60-80 may be children. Including the Lifeline of Hope outreach to Albuquerque's most vulnerable, Joy Junction's kitchen produces around 16,000 meals a month.

Telephone

(505) 877-6967

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Adobe Spark Video-2.mp4
Adobe Spark Video-2.mp4

Your food donations make it possible for us to feed so many hungry people. Thank you! #jjdonations

Adobe Spark Video.mp4
Adobe Spark Video.mp4

Hunger is a serious issue in our communities and we confront it head on by serving 3 meals a day to anyone who is in need. #jjcares

We had a great groundbreaking this morning. Your ongoing support and prayers appreciated.

Judging the Homeless
Judging the Homeless

It's so easy to judge the homeless. An act of kindness would be so much better. Check out this short video!

Joy Junction - KOB - 12/05/2011 - 6:00 pm
Joy Junction - KOB - 12/05/2011 - 6:00 pm

Gene Shiplet KOB 11/17/11 5:00 am
Gene Shiplet KOB 11/17/11 5:00 am

KOB Talks to Gene Shiplet

Jesse Lopez on Joy Junction
Jesse Lopez on Joy Junction

An encouraging word from new Joy Junction friend, Jesse Lopez.

Harold Brown and friends delight our younger guests at Joy Junction!

KOAT Joy Junction Gala 10-21-11 10pm
KOAT Joy Junction Gala 10-21-11 10pm

KOAT Channel 7's coverage of Joy Junction's Silver Anniversary Gala.

$1.89 can help one person. How many people would YOU like to help?

KOB Joy Junction Blankets 10-16-11 10pm
KOB Joy Junction Blankets 10-16-11 10pm

KOB Joy Junction blankets 10_16_11 10pm
KOB Joy Junction blankets 10_16_11 10pm

KOAT 7 BLankets for Joy Junction 10_16_11 10pm
KOAT 7 BLankets for Joy Junction 10_16_11 10pm

Empty Cupboards - KRQE Channel 13
Empty Cupboards - KRQE Channel 13

KRQE Channel 13's "Empty Cupboards" story by Matt Mauro.

"Joy Junction Helps the Homeless" Style New Mexico
"Joy Junction Helps the Homeless" Style New Mexico

The full video of "Joy Junction helps the homeless" from New Mexico Style on KASA Fox 2.

KOAT Spots (both) on Joy Junction's food crisis.
KOAT Spots (both) on Joy Junction's food crisis.

Both KOAT Channel 7's spots on Joy Junction's need for food donations.

Food Supplies Depleted
Food Supplies Depleted

KOAT's spot on Joy Junction's depleted food supplies.

A Long Road but She Never Gave Up
A Long Road but She Never Gave Up

Homeless Shelter's Response During Bad Weather_KOAT_6pm
Homeless Shelter's Response During Bad Weather_KOAT_6pm

Homeless Shelter's Response During Bad Weather_KOAT_10pm
Homeless Shelter's Response During Bad Weather_KOAT_10pm

They Need Our Help!
They Need Our Help!

Homeless Initiative - KOB - 1-6-11 - 6pm
Homeless Initiative - KOB - 1-6-11 - 6pm

Homeless Initiative - KOAT - 1-6-11 - 6pm
Homeless Initiative - KOAT - 1-6-11 - 6pm

Homeless Initiative - KASA - 1-6-11 - 9pm
Homeless Initiative - KASA - 1-6-11 - 9pm

Urbino Family - KOAT 7 - 1/2/11
Urbino Family - KOAT 7 - 1/2/11

Cold Night for Homeless - KOB 4 - 12/31/10
Cold Night for Homeless - KOB 4 - 12/31/10

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Interesting webinar today (and will be recorded for later):
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