We give young people hope, perspective & the best news in the world - with heart & hand.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
WHAT DOES THE FOUNDATION SUPPORT?
Many young people today feel lonely. According to a study by the Bertelsmann Foundation "Young People and Society" 46% of 16- to 30-year-olds experience loneliness – sometimes even severely. Therefore, the focus is on supporting projects and organizations that provide youth and young adults with genuine care: HOPE, TIME, and ATTENTION.
Behind this commitment lies the conviction that every person is loved by God – and that every person is unique and valuable. Young people should be able to feel that their lives have meaning and that they are not alone. Especially during the phase of searching for their identity, young people need people who believe in them. Beacons of hope who accompany them, strengthen them, and are there personally – not just digitally, but in real life. Relationships that are honest, committed, and true to life make all the difference here.
THE JOENJA FOUNDATION IS CURRENTLY SUPPORTING THESE THREE PROJECTS
OUR HEART PROJECTS
WEIHNACHTEN IM SCHUHKARTON®
LOVE CAN BE PACKED UP
With the "Christmas in a Shoebox" campaign, millions of children around the world experience true Christmas joy every year—many of them for the first time. Every lovingly wrapped package conveys: You are seen. You are loved.
Jesus says: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Mark 10:14)
This gift campaign reaches children in difficult life situations and shows them that they are not forgotten through practical help and the message of God's love.
The JOENJA Foundation supports this campaign because it believes that a simple shoebox can touch lives. It brings hope – in a very practical, very personal way.
Further information:
Christmas in a Shoebox – Samaritan's Purse
WEIHNACHTEN IM SCHUHKARTON®
LOVE CAN BE PACKED UP
With the "Christmas in a Shoebox" campaign, millions of children around the world experience true Christmas joy every year—many of them for the first time. Every lovingly wrapped package conveys: You are seen. You are loved.
Jesus says: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Mark 10:14)
This gift campaign reaches children in difficult life situations and shows them that they are not forgotten through practical help and the message of God's love.
The JOENJA Foundation supports this campaign because it believes that a simple shoebox can touch lives. It brings hope – in a very practical, very personal way.
Further information:
Christmas in a Shoebox – Samaritan's Purse
DONATE NOW
With your donation, you give children and young people hope, perspective and real opportunities for the future.
Every contribution counts – thank you for your support!
Please enter the name of the project you would like to support in the “Payment Purpose” field:
Giving spirit, Christmas in a shoebox or YoungLife.
If you do not specify, your donation will benefit all three projects equally.
With grant notification
Your support counts – and can of course be claimed as a tax deduction.
For donations up to 300 euros, a simple proof of payment, such as a copy of your bank transfer, is sufficient.
For amounts of 300 euros or more, we will automatically issue you with a donation receipt, which you can submit to the tax office.
Donations are processed through our partner organization, the Hoffnungsträger Foundation.
Therefore, this also appears as the payment recipient on your bank statement.
We handle your data with care: Within the Hoffnungsträger Group, your information is processed responsibly – with the goal of making collective giving sustainable, transparent, and effective.
Together we make the difference
JOENJA FOUNDATION
The name JOENJA is a combination of the first names Joerg and Anja. Since 1993, Jörg and Anja Günther have lived on the outskirts of Stuttgart, where their home and family are located.
Jörg has more than 35 years of experience in building and managing an IT company and is also committed to supporting IT start-ups.
Anja originally comes from the travel industry and brings her experience in customer service and organization.
Jörg and Anja are deeply rooted in Christian youth work—through projects like "Ten Sing" (YMCA/EJW) and their work with young people at Young Life, among others. These formative experiences continue to form an important foundation for their motivation and commitment.
CONTACT
Jörg Günther
Upper Gardens 47
70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
0172 7611605
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