By Jeremy Reynalds, Ph.D. Founder and CEO Joy Junction Inc. When you hear the word homeless, what comes to mind? I’m guessing you may think of the prolific number of panhandlers we have in Albuquerque, someone shuffling through Downtown with a loaded shopping bag, or a person waving his hands to the sky and talking enigmatically to an invisible … Read More
All the Homeless Have a Story. Maybe You Can Be the One Who Gives It a Happy Ending
by Jeremy Reynalds, Ph. D. Founder and CEO Joy Junction Inc Litter was strewn on the ground. It included sandwich wrappers, chicken bones, lettuce and an old blanket. A building wall with a dark stain on it appeared to have been used quite recently for a bathroom. An unpleasant stench permeated the air. In addition, a porta potty with a … Read More
Resolutions or Prayers? You Decide!
By Jeremy Reynalds, Ph.D. Founder and CEO Joy Junction Inc. With Thanksgiving and Christmas behind us, if you haven’t already it’s time to start thinking about the seemingly inevitable subject of new year’s resolutions. You know, stuff like resolving to be a better person, changing jobs, quitting smoking, eating less and exercising more, or some other personal goal that … Read More
No Easy Fix-but Family’s Commitment is Paying Off
By Jeremy Reynalds, Ph.D. Founder and CEO Joy Junction Inc. There’s no easy solution for those walking the road to recovery. Most of our Joy Junction guests didn’t end up in their current situation overnight, and it usually takes a while for them to get back on their feet again. Sometimes it takes two or three-or even more-attempts. That’s the … Read More
“Joy Junction Saved My life. I Now Realize that I Do Matter.”
By Jeremy Reynalds, Ph.D. Founder and CEO Joy Junction Inc. Growing up, Megan’s friends wanted to be just like her. Who wouldn’t? Megan said her mom and dad made six figures a year. “I took amazing vacations and never had to want for anything. Little did they know how unhappy I was.” Why? Megan explained, saying her mother told … Read More
