The Junction

Your support is what keeps our charity thriving, so that we can continue to empower young people, and transform lives. 💫 If you’re looking to support The Junction, you can donate to us via the link below 👇 https://zurl.co/CqPSv

Join forces with The Junction to help improve the lives of young people, fighting mental health and providing opportunities. 🤝 Everyone deserves a chance in life, and many young people can struggle to find that opportunity. 🧒 We’re here to empower young people, and transform lives, contact Dawn Golightly if you’re looking to discuss partnership opportunities: Dawn.Golightly@thejunctionfoundation.com

We’re delighted to have been able to support this wonderful family over the Christmas period. 🎁 Through your support, we were able to provide the family with a hamper, allowing them to celebrate Christmas without the financial worry that comes with the holiday.

Today marks the beginning of Children’s Mental Health Week, with this year’s theme being Know Yourself, Grow Yourself. ❤️ At The Junction, we understand the impacts of mental health on young people, and the implications that it can have on their development. In the Tees Valley, 1 in 6 young people aged 5-19 have reported experiencing mental health issues - the more awareness raised on the matter, the better the support. 🗣️

We’d like to say a huge thank you to Freebrough Academy (Northern Education Trust) who made a very generous donation to our charity for our service users to receive! ❤️ Freebrough Academy were one of many fantastic organisations who supported our Christmas campaign in December, and we’re so grateful for the ongoing support from our local community. 🙌 If your business is looking to show your support, to our charity, email Dawn Golightly to explore any partnership opportunities: Dawn.Golightly@thejunctionfoundation.com

📢 Poverty in Tees Valley: The Urgent Need for Action The latest UK Poverty 2025 report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) lays bare the growing crisis facing communities across the country- and the reality here in Tees Valley is deeply concerning. 📊 43% of children in Middlesbrough and Thornaby East are growing up in poverty. 📊 Families across our region are struggling to afford even the basics- food, clothing, and household essentials. 📊 The cost-of-living crisis is pushing more people into hardship, and support services are stretched. At The Junction, we see the human impact behind these statistics every day. We meet parents forced to choose between heating and eating. We see young people going without essentials that many of us take for granted. And we know that, without urgent action, poverty will continue to shape the futures of far too many. But poverty isn’t inevitable, it’s a challenge we can address together. 🚛 Through The Junction Multibank, we’re redistributing essential goods to families who need them most. 🤝 We work alongside local authorities, referral partners, businesses, and charities to provide practical, immediate support. 📢 We advocate for long-term solutions that go beyond crisis response, because no one should be left to struggle alone. What can you do? ✅ Businesses - partner with us to donate surplus goods or provide financial support. ✅ Decision-makers - use this data to inform policies that address root causes, not just symptoms. ✅ Communities - raise awareness and challenge the idea that poverty is ‘just the way things are.’ 👉 Read the full report here: https://zurl.co/5Yt8H 👉 Learn more about The Junction Multibank: https://zurl.co/gqdKA --- A huge thank you to our supporters for their help with the multibank: The Multibank, Amazon, Comic Relief, Point North, The Teesside Charity, Middlesbrough Council, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Hartlepool Borough Council

Make a change to the lives of young people when you partner with The Junction. ❤️ We’re always open to collaborations, feel free to email Dawn Golightly to explore any ideas for partnerships: Dawn.Golightly@thejunctionfoundation.com

🌟 Take on the Tees Heritage Walk and Support The Junction! 🌟 Join us on Sunday 18th May for the Tees Heritage Walk, a brilliant event organised by Middlesbrough Erimus Rotary Club. Walk along the scenic banks of the River Tees and choose from routes ranging from a one-mile Dock Dawdle to an 11-mile trek to Stockton’s Infinity Bridge and back. By taking part, you can help raise vital funds for The Junction, supporting young people and families across Tees Valley. 💼 Calling all businesses! This is a fantastic opportunity to come together as a team, enjoy the beautiful Tees Valley, and make a difference in your community. Encourage your colleagues to get involved and fundraise for a great cause. 🎟 Entry is just £5 per adult or £10 for families (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). All participants completing their chosen route will receive a certificate of achievement. 📩 How to get involved: Visit https://zurl.co/7RDdk to register and choose your route. Once registered, please email dawn.golightly@thejunctionfoundation.com to let us know you’re walking for The Junction. Let’s walk together to make a real impact. We hope to see you there! #TeesHeritageWalk #SupportTheJunction #TeesValley #Fundraising

Earlier this month, The Northern Echo shone a spotlight on The Junction Multibank, highlighting the vital role it plays in supporting families across Tees Valley. The Multibank has already provided essential items to thousands of individuals and families, thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters and the hard work of our referral partners. It reminds us what we can achieve when communities come together to tackle hardship. If you haven’t seen it yet, here is the article https://lnkd.in/eP8TNwKg Thank you to everyone who has supported this initiative. Together, we’re making a real difference. If you think you could support us in our cause, please do reach out! #TheJunctionMultibank #CommunitySupport #TeesValley #CreatingChange