We rely on the kind generosity of individuals and corporations throughout New Mexico to help us continue our outreach ministry. Each day we serve as many as 350 people including as many as 60 to 80 children; over 200,000 meals are provided to the homeless in Albuquerque every year. Men, women, children, and families in need are accepted regardless of their race, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, age, color, or religion.We are committed to providing for the basic physical needs as well as the spiritual needs of the homeless. Our faith-based ministry strives to help adults return to society as active, functional members able to assist others in similar situations. Whether this process takes a few days or a year, our guests may stay with us as long as necessary, including a stay in our long-term transitional housing.
In addition to our in-house outreach ministry members, Joy Junction also collaborates with other nonprofit charitable organizations to help the homeless as completely as possible. Some of these charitable organizations include:
Anyone who is in need of our assistance is welcome to enter the shelter and stay for as long as necessary. We will not turn anyone away on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, age, national origin, or religion.
Because we are a nonprofit, donations-only charitable organization, we receive no city, state, or federal government funding. Our entire program is funded by the generous donations of individuals, businesses, and churches in and around Albuquerque. To continue our homeless outreach mission, we gladly accept almost anything a person is willing to contribute as long as it is in good condition.