Albuquerque Opportunity Center

Sandia National Labs provides support to MHP.

ECP Campaign – OPEIU Donation As a part of a recent ECP Campaign Sandia National Laboratories OPEIU Local 251 conducted a drive on behalf of Metropolitan Homelessness Project, one of the agencies where ECP Representatives toured.  They collected 20 pairs of … Continue reading

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Medicaid Community Meeting

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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Volunteers Needed!

The Metropolitan Homelessness Project is looking for some great new volunteers to assist staff and residents in the shelter. We need help with the following: 1) Respite Drivers- these volunteers help us to ensure that our respite residents make all … Continue reading

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A new beginning for one of our own…

Bill has suffered with homelessness and alcoholism for over 3 decades. He was referred to AOC from the VA Medical Center after a recent alcohol binge. Bill was diagnosed with military trauma, PTSD and depression after he was connected to … Continue reading

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Program Director’s Corner

I often wonder why so many people are living on the streets as I drive to and from work each day. It is obviously a problem we have not found the answer to. I think to myself; “Is it a … Continue reading

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First Annual Garden Tea Party!

It’s Mid-Summer folks; flowers are in bloom, and vegetables are springing up left and right in the Albuquerque Opportunity Center’s gardens.  The fruit trees are heavy with apples, pears and figs. Our resident cottontail “Bunnicula”, can be spotted in the … Continue reading

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Albuquerque Opportunity Center’s Secret Garden Needs Your Help!

Imagine walking the streets of Albuquerque all day long, always having to move from place to place to avoid being arrested for loitering. While you are walking, what do you see? Alleyways, broken glass, dumpsters, endless miles of concrete and … Continue reading

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AOC Welcome Packet

Find out more about what we offer residents who stay at AOC. Continue reading

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Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

 The Veterans Program at MHP is highly impacted by volunteerism. The MHP strives to provide veterans with useful services while residing in our shelter. Volunteers come every week to provide assistance with Spiritual Counseling, Acupuncture, Employment and Job Skills as well as … Continue reading

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AOC Referral Form

AOC Referral Form and Policy

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