This spring, our Junior Board of Directors (JBOD) is proud to lead a Supply Drive benefiting Joy Junction, an Albuquerque-based organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness. We invite our community to come together and help provide essential items that make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors.
What We’re Collecting
Joy Junction serves hundreds of people every day, and essential items are always in high demand. Donations for this supply drive include:
Every item donated helps Joy Junction continue its mission of providing care, compassion, and stability to those in need.
How You Can Help
Donations can be dropped off at our Menaul or Irving branches.
Your participation in this supply drive directly supports Joy Junction’s ability to serve our community with compassion and care. Whether you donate one item or many, you’re helping provide comfort, stability, and hope to those who need it most.
About the Junior Board of Directors (JBOD)
The Junior Board of Directors (JBOD) is a dynamic group of local youth ages 16–22 who are passionate about leadership, community outreach, and financial literacy. JBOD is an innovative program designed to introduce future leaders to:
Through initiatives like this supply drive, JBOD members gain hands-on experience in planning, communication, collaboration, and service—while making a positive and lasting impact where they live.
If you’re interested in connecting with like-minded individuals, growing your presentation and networking skills, and giving back to the community, JBOD is an opportunity to learn by doing.
About Joy Junction
Joy Junction is a 501(c)(3) faith-based church ministry that has been serving the Albuquerque community for decades. Their mission goes beyond meeting immediate needs—they are committed to helping people rebuild their lives.
Joy Junction provides emergency and short-term essentials such as:
Each day, Joy Junction serves up to 350 people, including 60–80 children, and provides over 340,000 meals annually to individuals and families in need. Guests are welcomed regardless of race, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, age, color, or religion.
Grounded in the belief of offering a “Hand Up, not a handout,” Joy Junction focuses on restoring dignity and independence. In addition to immediate assistance, guests may access long-term transitional housing and spiritual and emotional support, staying as long as needed to become active, functional members of society.
Thank you for supporting JBOD’s Supply Drive for Joy Junction—and for being part of a community that believes in lifting one another up.
Together, we can make a difference.
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