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Vote YES On 10 For Affordable Housing!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Robert Nelson

From Lisa Huval, Policy & Advocacy Director, New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness Dear Friends: This October 4th, please vote YES on Bond Question #10. Your “YES” vote on #10 means $10 million for constructing and maintaining high quality affordable housing … Continue reading →

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A new beginning for one of our own…

Posted on August 17, 2011 by david

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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Smoke Is Worst For Those Who Must Live On The Street

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Robert Nelson

We have been reminded this year that acts of nature can take a toll on those near and far. The smoke and haze drifting over Albuquerque this week from fires in Arizona brings this impact home, Continue reading →

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2011 Sleep Out Update

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Robert Nelson

Dear Campers and Donors, Due to the heavy pollution from the fires, it is with regret that we must cancel the 2011 Duke City Sleep Out.  This decision was not made lightly and is in the best interest of the … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Needed for 2011 Sleep Out!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Robert Nelson

Volunteers are needed to help with the event on June 10th and 11th.    The Sleep Out is our largest fundraising event of the year and we need all the help we can get.  If you have questions, call Tiffany … Continue reading →

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Duke City Sleep Out Team Recruitment Week

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Robert Nelson

Did you know next week is Team Recruitment Week for the Duke City Sleep Out? Every day Monday through Friday next week April 25-29, we’ll have fabulous prizes to give away for the team with the most campers signed up! At … Continue reading →

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Albuquerque Opportunity Center’s Secret Garden Needs Your Help!

Posted on March 9, 2011 by jessicac

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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Matthew Finds a Home

Posted on March 4, 2011 by jessicac

Matthew has suffered back problems most of his life. ” I worked construction for many years; roofing, building homes.. It is ironic that I spent all my life doing that, to end up homeless now.” Hard labor took its toll … Continue reading →

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ABQ Journal Supports Albuquerque Heading Home

Posted on January 19, 2011 by dennis

Plan Provides Homeless With Roofs, Not Fences It’s based on programs that have worked in Denver, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, Los Angeles, New York City and Philadephia. It is voluntary. It provides the stability of a safe place to stay … Continue reading →

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New Initiative for Ending Homelessness Is Needed

Posted on January 17, 2011 by dennis

By Daniel J. Macke and The Rev. Trey Hammond On behalf of the Board of Directors of Metropolitan Homelessness Project, we commend Mayor Richard Berry’s new initiative, Albuquerque Heading Home, as an innovative way of helping those who experience homelessness … Continue reading →

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