Author Archives: Robert Nelson

One Year Later ABQ Heading Home Aims to Raise The Bar

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Robert Nelson

  76 Find Places To Call Home By Matt Andazola / Journal Staff Writer on Fri, Feb 3, 2012 One year after its launch, the Albuquerque Heading Home anti-homelessness initiative on Thursday had reason to cheer. In February 2011, the goal of Mayor … Continue reading →

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Meet Nichole Umbarger!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Robert Nelson

Nichole Umbarger is a program manager for Metropolitan Homelessness Project.  Nichole has been with MHP since January 2011.  She manages Community Voice Mail, a program that gives anyone in need a free, personal voicemail.  This service allows people in need … Continue reading →

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Year End Postcard Out!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Robert Nelson

Check out our latest postcard that was just sent out!  The person pictured is Tim Stepetic, one of our many dedicated volunteers.  A couple weeks ago, Tim sat down with our Development Director, Jennifer Metzler, to create this wonderful piece. … Continue reading →

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Lobby Day!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Robert Nelson

From Lisa Huval, Policy & Advocacy Director at New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness SAVE THE DATE! New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness – LOBBY DAY Wednesday, January 25th The 2012 Legislative Session will be a 30 day session and … Continue reading →

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KUNM Annual Social Justice Fair

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Robert Nelson

Join Metropolitan Homelessness Project at KUNM’S 3rd Annual Social Justice Fair When: Doors open 6pm, Thursday, December 1st.  Keynote is at 7pm. Where: UNM Continuing Education Auditorium 1634 University Blvd. NE, ABQ Cost: Free for KUNM members and $5 for non-members KUNM’S 3rd … Continue reading →

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2011 Albuquerque Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Robert Nelson

From New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness: SAVE THE DATE 2011 Albuquerque Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil Thursday, December 22nd Join communities across the nation as we gather on the first day of winter to remember those who passed away in 2011 … Continue reading →

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FY 2012 HUD Budget Passed into Law

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Robert Nelson

From the National Alliance to End Homelessness: Last week, Congress passed the final, compromise version of the fiscal year (FY) 2012 funding legislation for Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs. The President signed the measure into law on … Continue reading →

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Alliance Releases Brief on Veterans Homelessness

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Robert Nelson

Last Monday, the National Alliance to End Homelessness released a one-page brief entitled Data Point: Veteran Homelessness in the United States. The brief provides key data on homelessness among veterans as reported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … Continue reading →

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Medicaid Community Meeting

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Robert Nelson

From Lisa Huval, Policy & Advocacy Director at New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless, along with other allies, is organizing a community meeting about Medicaid on November 9th. The organizers have invited the Governor … Continue reading →

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Annual BBQ 2011!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Robert Nelson

Our Annual BBQ is coming up on October 15th.  The event will be hosted at Albuquerque Opportunity Center at 715 Candelaria NE from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.  There will be food and live music plus a live auction to … Continue reading →

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