Congresswoman Heather Wilson, First Congressional District of New Mexico

Heather joined the Big I`s Tony Lynn and Myles during this year`s holiday food drive

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.