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Putting the “Support” in Supportive Housing
“If I didn’t know that I had a bed to lay my head on, it would be tough to maintain my sobriety. And without my service coordinator, I would be back on the streets. I had to relearn how to live like a “normal” person. I am now more motivated to get out the door…
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Getting Housed Means Getting Well
Hector has worked hard all his life and he took great pride in that. But it all changed two years ago when Hector was diagnosed with a disabling condition that left him unable to work. He had always been healthy but suddenly he started to feel sick all the time and lost a lot of…
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SHC-NM and the Albuquerque Heading Home Initiative
SHC-NM and the Albuquerque Heading Home Initiative Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico is the provider of housing for Albuquerque Heading Home (AHH), a unique collaborative initiated by the City of Albuquerque and Mayor Berry designed to address chronic homelessness. Our organization works with the collaboration to immediately house the most vulnerable citizens of our…
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Love, Healing, Hope
Love, Healing, Hope One Couple’s Journey Like many of our clients, Richard and Margaret had it all, a home, jobs, and a plan for their future. Margaret, born and raised in Albuquerque, grew up in a loving home and raised two children on her own. Richard, a talented goldsmith, was devoted to his family, loved…
Read MoreNew Udall, Heinrich Announce $10.9 Million in Grants to Help NM End Homelessness
Source: New Udall, Heinrich Announce $10.9 Million in Grants to Help NM End Homelessness
Read MoreSurvey: ABQ tops 32 cities for housing the homeless | Albuquerque Journal
Source: Survey: ABQ tops 32 cities for housing the homeless | Albuquerque Journal
Read MoreCheck out our December Newsletter!
Newsletter – December 2016 In this issue: SHC-NM Kicks Off Year-End Campaign GivingTuesdayNM U.S. Bank Awards Grant Amy Biehl Donation Drive
Read MoreCNM Students Learn About Homelessness in a Dramatic, Hands-on Way — Central New Mexico Community College
Central New Mexico Community College Source: CNM Students Learn About Homelessness in a Dramatic, Hands-on Way — Central New Mexico Community College
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UNM research reveals big benefits to housing homeless population :: The University of New Mexico
A new report from The University of New Mexico Institute for Social Research (ISR) could help change the way cities, counties and states deal with homelessness. The study, which researchers say is one of the most comprehensive looks at the economic impact of homelessness to-date, shows it actually costs less to house chronically homeless people…
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October 2016 In this issue: Community Gathers to “Strike Out Homelessness SHC-NM Awarded Grants 2016 Strike Out Homelessness Thank You
Read MoreDocumentation requests
For any program participants involved with SHCNM, we’d like to post our documentation policy again as a reminder it is available to all program participants. The Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico oversees over 20 programs across the state. Program participants have the right to request information in their file at any time. SHCNM will…
Upcoming closures
Hello SHC participants and community members, Please be aware SHC will be closed 12/19 for an in-service/staff development day; the Federal holidays of 12/25 and 12/26; and New Years Day on 1/1. We are open for normal business otherwise and look forward to continuing to serve you. Thank you, SHC
SHC Spotlight: Our Maintenance Staff
At SHC, we strive each and every day to impact the lives of individuals and families in New Mexico by ending homelessness for good. We’ve truly embraced an “all hands-on deck” approach to fulfilling our vision. In this issue, we are highlighting our maintenance team, a little known but essential part of our SHC family.…
Token Ibis: Democratizing Social Impact
Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico is extremely proud to announce a new partnership with Token Ibis. Based right here in Albuquerque, Token Ibis is breaking new ground with their approach to philanthropy: making social change and impact through charitable giving that is more accessible to everyone. Token Ibis functions similarly to cash apps. The…
Robert: A Poet’s Journey
TO SHCNM I say Thank You For giving me The Ability And Freedom To Find ME Through The Stability Afforded Me For Once Given the Chance To Thrive And not Merely Survive Having The Veil Lifted From My Eyes Growth thru Knowledge And Blessings Realized ~ Robert C. Last year, right before COVID shut…
It’s Our Anniversary!
We are pleased to announce that 2021 marks SHC’s 25th year as an organization dedicated to ending homelessness for hundreds of people each day. We were founded in 1996 in response to local service providers’ recognition of a community-wide gap in safe and affordable housing for homeless and near-homeless persons with behavioral health disorders. Through the…
New DT Mart at Downtown @700-2nd
It started out as a simple idea, then a brainstorm, and then a full-fledged plan. Downtown @700-2nd Apartments is a mixed-income apartment community owned and managed by Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico. In its lobby is a cafĂ© space that has seen several cafĂ©s come and go over the years. After the vacancy left…
Giving Tuesday – Michael
Michael is a widowed father of two children, ages 5 and 7. Michael and his children have successfully maintained housing for the past three years and were well on their way to no longer needing the help of our permanent supportive housing program. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Michael was laid off in July after…
Giving Tuesday – Cheryl
Cheryl and her two-year-old daughter have recently secured housing through our permanent supportive housing program. Before being referred to our program, Cheryl and her daughter were residing at a woman’s shelter that offered them safety and guidance when they needed it most. Overwhelmed with tears of joy when she was handed the key to her…