Super friendly people. Everyone says Hi when you walk in the door. They engage with you for great…read moreconversations.

Great bar warm inside an good place to get out the house n have a drink wish had more entertainmentread more

It's difficult enough to witness the masses of homeless scattered throughout our Duke City streets,…read morevirtually everywhere. Unlike so many major metropolitan areas, ABQ has very few neighborhoods delineated by income; simply put, in much of the city, doctors live next to artists who live next to drug addicts who live next to hedge fund managers. It's a weird town, just ask a taxi driver. It's also a relatively temperate place to huddle down if you don't have a home. Well, until November, that is. As a father, this time of year is exceptionally difficult to imagine from the point of view (and starved belly) of a homeless kid. Freezing, cursed to suffer life's ravages through no fault of their own, there are many, many more of them than you'll see standing near a freeway entrance. I heard the official number on the radio this morning: 1 in 30 U.S. children will experience homelessness this year. I'm betting that ratio is inordinately higher in this city. Joy Junction is New Mexico's largest emergency homeless shelter. I've visited a few times, only to pick up my daughter, who has donated a fair amount of time feeding the residents. A drive along the property spells out the culture within: underfunded, overwhelmed, people barely survive beyond serious struggle, here. There's plenty of sadness, dispute and tough stuff happening here everyday. All of it tucked deep into the South Valley far away from Tanoan and Ridgecrest. My impression is that the organization does the very best it can with limited resources. This holiday season, consider donating your time, money or material possessions (they have a terrific thrift store and donation center). They can use every last bit of you.

I was looking for the address so I could donate some money as I do…read moreevery month. I misplaced my address book. I am looking at the reviews and I am horrified and sad. It is so evil if you are not doing the right thing for God's people. I will have second thoughts on any donation. It hurts my heart and soul to think that we would be so mean and unkind. I am beyond what to say and think at this moment. father in Heaven I ask for you to rain your mercy down on this facility every resident, those that work there and hearts be changed. That your children would be fed properly and treated with the kindness and respect that they deserve. They be properly dressed gloves provided. Please Lord hear my prayers. I love you and I trust you to help your children in the name of Jesus I give it all to you. Linda