Sunday, December 16, 2001
Albuquerque--Here is a list of some of the organizations that help homeless people, and people struggling not to become homeless, in New Mexico.
Albuquerque Mental Health Housing Coalition
P.O. Box 3041
Albuquerque, 87190
255-3643
SERVICES: Housing for homeless and nearly homeless with severe mental illness; revolving loan fund for rent, eviction prevention, down payments or first month`s rent; bridge housing for up to 60 days for people being discharged from mental health centers or other institutions;
NEEDS: Money to fix up buildings for housing
Heather joined the Big I`s Tony Lynn and Myles during this year`s holiday food drive
Albuquerque Rescue Mission
525 Second SW
Albuquerque, 87102
346-4673
SERVICES: Day shelter for men and women; overnight shelter year-round for up to 45 men; 200-bed emergency overflow shelter nightly during winter; rescue van service nightly during winter; New Life program to restore people to housing, employment and spirituality; computer training center, education center, community resource center, meals, health care, clothing, nightly chapel services; breakfast and dinner served Monday through Saturday
NEEDS: Nonperishable food, frozen meals/turkeys, winter wear, blankets, toys, toiletries
All Faiths Receiving Home
1709 Moon NE
Albuquerque, 87112
271-0329
SERVICES: Crisis shelter for abused, neglected and abandoned children ages 12 and younger; therapy, parent education, interviews with kids allegedly abused or neglected
NEEDS: Money, volunteers to do clerical work or fund raising and reach out, movie passes, recreational passes, gift certificates for restaurants or grocery or discount stores, bike helmets, in-line skates, protective pads, sports equipment, hygiene products for kids, barrettes, ponytail holders, deodorant, school supplies, arts and crafts materials, towels or sheets for twin-size beds, good-condition clothing for children ages infant to 12, stuffed animals
Amistad Runaway Facility
2929 Barcelona SW
Albuquerque, 87105
877-0371
SERVICES: Shelters teens 13 to 17
NEEDS: Hygiene supplies, sanitary products for women, canned goods, fresh produce, laundry detergent, bleach, cleaning supplies, games, puzzles, sports equipment, blankets, sheets, towels, dishes, pots, pans, underwear and socks, arts and crafts, passes to skating rinks (and other entertainment), tickets to games, gift certificates
Barrett House
905 13th NW
Albuquerque, 87102
SERVICES: Shelters women and children, runs home for mentally ill women, offers apartments for women, runs a thrift store
NEEDS: Basic toiletry items for women and kids, food items of any kind, bottled water, cleaning supplies, paper towels and napkins, toilet paper, diapers, sanitary products for women, clothing, nightgowns
Casa Hermosa
(Youth Development Inc. Transitional Living Program)
4605 Gibson SE
Albuquerque, 87108
265-6799
SERVICES: Residential program for 16- to 21-year-olds, counseling, case management, advocacy, offers some rental assistance; runs an independent living program, helping clients to complete their education and develop job and living skills
NEEDS: Food, personal hygiene products, clothing, monetary donations can be made through YDI
Catholic Charities
1410 Coal SW
Albuquerque, 87104
247-9521
SERVICES: Resettles refugees, homeless women and children, moves them into permanent housing, takes referrals from homeless shelters to resettle people
NEEDS: Food, furniture, calendars, date books
Cuidando Los Niños Day Care
1500 Walter SE
Albuquerque, 87102
843-6899
SERVICES: Day-care center for homeless families, family support program, social workers, play therapists
NEEDS: Money, diapers, clothes, coats, toys, books, volunteers, gift certificates from toy, grocery or discount stores; sponsorship program 200 a child for four five-day weeks
First United Methodist Church
314 Lead SW
Albuquerque, 87102
243-5646
SERVICES: Meal site Mondays at noon, referrals for food boxes
NEEDS: Money, volunteers, clothing, sleeping bags, blankets
Good Shepherd Center
218 Iron SW
Albuquerque, 87103
243-2527
SERVICES: Shelters men, 18 and older, meal site (except Thursdays and Sundays), alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, work program, volunteer client program
NEEDS: Men`s clothing, food items of any kind, blankets, men`s shoes, volunteers
Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity
4520 Montgomery NE, Suite 4
Albuquerque, 87109
265-0057
SERVICES: Builds homes for low-income families
NEEDS: Money for construction materials, land, new building materials, volunteers both for construction sites and office help
Haven of Love Mission
4025 Isleta SW
Albuquerque, 87105
873-3771
SERVICES: Group home for 18- to 21-year-old men, clothing offered to anyone in need men, women and children
NEEDS: Financial support, hygiene supplies, food, blankets, jobs for teen-agers
International All Faith Center
217 Iron SW
Albuquerque, 87102
243-1789
SERVICES: Men`s shelter, working program, meal site, religious services
NEEDS: Blankets, men`s clothing, shoes, socks, underwear, hats, gloves, coats, all foods, including fresh produce and meat, money, toiletries, paper plates, toilet paper, napkins, bottled water
Joy Junction
4500 Second SW
Albuquerque, 87109
P.O. Box 27693
Albuquerque, 87125
877-6967
SERVICES: Shelter for men, women and families; meal site, transportation, counseling, life-skills program, two thrift stores, spiritual guidance
NEEDS: Money, food, clothing, toiletries, especially small samples, paper products, bleach
New Day Shelters
New Day Youth and Family Services
1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 201 B (administrative offices)
Albuquerque, 87110
260-9912
SERVICES: Shelter for teens, 12 to 18; provide case management, therapy and life-skills education; education program for at-risk children ages 11-18; family counseling
NEEDS: Towels, bed linens, clothes, shoes, volunteers, money, books, movie passes, sports equipment, games, play tickets, hiking equipment, kitchen supplies
Noon Day Ministry
101 Broadway NE
Albuquerque, 87102
246-8001
SERVICES: Meal site and day shelter providing showers, phones, storage, laundry, rental and utility assistance, hygiene products, clothing, travelers` aid, legal counseling, haircuts, medical clinic on Tuesdays for families, transitional housing program for veterans
NEEDS: Money, personal hygiene products, volunteers, clothes, detergent, bottled water, sleeping bags, winter coats, blankets, food (including fresh produce and meat; large institutional food items are preferred; since the ministry does not prepare food baskets, it passes small canned goods to other shelters)
Project Share
1515 Yale SE
Albuquerque, 87106
242-5677
SERVICES: Meal site (daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays) for families, children, singles; provides emergency food boxes, clothing and toiletries
NEEDS: Money, nonperishable food items, clothing, toiletries, feminine hygiene products, diapers (any size); fresh produce and meats are accepted on serving days. Would like interested people to sign up for Adopt-A-Family program, purchasing a Christmas dinner for needy family and one gift for every child in family.
Rehabilitative Services and Veterans Programs
406 San Mateo NE, Suite 122
Albuquerque, 87108
255-8440
SERVICES: Food, referrals, in-house food baskets, employment, some transportation, bus tokens, housing
NEEDS: Nonperishable food, money, volunteers
Restoration Ministries
824 San Mateo SE
Albuquerque, 87108
255-7579
SERVICES: Lunch site on Saturdays
NEEDS: Money, meat (hams, turkeys, chicken, lean ground beef), hats, gloves, blankets, volunteers (including one-shot volunteer experiences for groups), paper towels, napkins, toilet paper
Victims Assistance Unit
Resources Inc./Albuquerque Police Department
400 Roma NW
Albuquerque, 87102
768-2104 or 884-1241
SERVICES: Last year responded to 3,000 crime scenes regarding domestic violence have child advocacy program; offer counseling to women and child affected by domestic violence; provide emergency services for victims of domestic violence; assist with finding food, shelter, safety services
NEEDS: Christmas toys for toy drive, infant necessities (formula, diapers), women`s toiletries
Rio Grande Food Project
600 Coors NW in the Rio Grande Presbyterian Church
Albuquerque, 87121
831-1143 or 831-3778
SERVICES: An emergency food pantry for West Side families and people who are working but having difficulty making ends meet.
NEEDS: Rice, beans, canned goods, peanut butter and other nonperishable food. Volunteers able to work for half-days on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; or willing to act as substitutes for other volunteers.
Roadrunner Food Bank
2500 Gibson SE
Albuquerque, 87106
247-2052
SERVICES: Distributes donated food — 50,000 pounds a day — to some 260 nonprofit agencies
NEEDS: Food (fresh produce and meats included), volunteers and money
St. Martin`s Hospitality Center
1201 Third NW
Albuquerque, 87102
766-6876
SERVICES: Day shelter providing breakfast, clothing, hygiene facilities, phone, mail service; also provide mental health care, chemical-dependence and supportive-housing case management, travelers` aid, computer/Internet access, employment services and family services (including diapers, clothing, referrals and other emergency goods)
NEEDS: Money, food, volunteers (even just a few hours a week), clothing, blankets, coats, mittens, hats, sleeping bags, toiletries (like razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes), feminine hygiene products
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
714 Fourth SW
Albuquerque, 87102
242-3434
SERVICES: Financial assistance for rental housing and utilities, donations of clothing, furniture and food, thrift store
NEEDS: Money, furniture, clothing, non-perishable food, canned goods and miscellaneous items, like pots and pans, for setting up a household
The Salvation Army
4301 Bryn Mawr Drive NE
Albuquerque, 87107
881-4292
SERVICES: Daily meal site (breakfast and dinner, at 501 Broadway and Coal), shelters single women (same location as meal site), provides alcohol and drug rehabilitation for men, food boxes, clothing, toys, church programs, work therapy, rental assistance, utility assistance, clothing vouchers
NEEDS: Food, including fresh produce and meats, canned goods, money, clothing, toys, household items, volunteers, bottled water, toiletries, paper products like paper towels and toilet paper
The Storehouse
106 Broadway SE
Albuquerque, 87102
842-6491
SERVICES: Provides needy families with food and clothing, also provides household items. Free food and clothing with proper referrals from church or Human Services.
NEEDS: Money, food, clothing, volunteers, blankets
The Storehouse West
1030-F Veranda Drive SE
Rio Rancho, 87124
892-2077
SERVICES: Emergency food boxes and children`s clothing for residents of Sandoval County, Paradise Hills and Taylor Ranch
NEEDS: Nonperishable and perishable food, kids` clothes, diapers, money, volunteers, personal hygiene products, toilet paper, toys, gift certificates
Women`s Community Association
P.O. Box 25363
Albuquerque, 87125
247-4219
SERVICES: Crisis line (800) 773-3645, 24-hour daily shelter from domestic violence, community education, volunteer training, Pathways transitional housing program, children`s program, family program for aggressors and victims who don`t need shelter but want counseling, Second Chances resale shop and Sandra`s Closet, a dress-for-success program that provides clothing for job interviews
NEEDS: Money, gift certificates, toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, toiletries (including razors, brushes and combs), feminine hygiene products, cleaning products (including laundry detergent), women`s coats, children`s clothing, pillows and pillow cases, infant car seats, diapers, infant formula, canned foods, office supplies, dishes, flatware, glasses, cups
Women`s Housing Coalition
3005 San Pedro NE
Albuquerque, 87110
884-8856
SERVICES: Provides support services and housing for single mothers who want to become self-sufficient and who are working or in school
NEEDS: Money, volunteers, furniture (especially for children, including dressers, lamps, small tables and chairs, twin or bunk beds), pots and pans, cleaning supplies, wall hangings, paper towels, nonperishable food, office supplies, yard toys, diapers. Please call first on furniture to see if it is needed and on diapers for the sizes needed. |