Giving Back
Each year we seek out ways we can have a hands-on role in assisting the community around us- whether through monetary support, physically helping someone in need or mobilizing others around a cause. Check out some of our previous giving back projects below!
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2023 : Donating Blood
On Nov 7th we donated blood at the New York Blood Center in Downtown BK as a way to give back to the community.
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2021 - 22 : Brownsville Youth Farmers Market
We designed reusable totes in 2021 and in the summer of 2022 we donated and distributed them at the Brownsville Youth Market.
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2020 : Grow NYC : Transforming Communities
2020 was a tricky year for a hands-on project due to COVID, so we donated to Grow NYC, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing healthy food options to New Yorkers.
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2019 : Beautifying Ft. Tryon Park with NY Cares
We spent the day harnessing our love for nature and helped make Ft. Tryon Park a little bit safer for the plants.
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2018 : Junket Care Cards
In 2018 our care card project provided support and encouragement to youth struggling with mental illness and navigating through hard times.
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2017 : 462 Halsey Community Garden
We are proud to say that we were able to walk through the whole (stinky!) composting process, from trash to nutrient-rich soil.
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2016 : Red Hook Community Farm
We lent a hand by sifting almost 60 cubic feet of compost personally, and 100+ cubic feet as a group!
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2015 : Foster Care Youth Reception Center, Virginia Residence
In May 2015 Mercy First Foster Care Agency commissioned Junket to provide the artwork and design for the new welcome center.
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2014 - 15 : Charity Water
In December of 2014 we helped fund a hand-dug well in Niushtey Sewhi, Ethiopia providing drinkable water for 150 people in their community.
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2011 + 2014 : Winter Wishes
In both 2011 and 2014 we provided gifts for the holidays for local kids in the community through the Winter Wishes program.