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NM a leader in ending veteran homelessness | Albuquerque Journal News
Las Cruces is state’s first city to ‘functionally end’ the situation Source: NM a leader in ending veteran homelessness | Albuquerque Journal News
Read MoreGreat progress in the effort to end veteran homelessness!
SHC-NM is proud to be part of the Zero:2016. New Mexico is On Track to House All Homeless Veterans in the State
Read MoreOur July Newsletter is Here!
In This Issue: SHC-NM Launches 2015 Strike Out Homelessness Campaign Helping Make a House A Home – Harold’s Story Fast Track Housing Begins (From the desk of the Executive Director) Meet Ana Reyes, Accounting Manager Download the PDF version of the newsletter HERE.
Read MoreJune 2015 Newsletter
Download the PDF version of the newsletter here. In this issue: Spotlight on Kris Mulka Bowled Over! Help us Strike Out Homelessness SHC-NM partners with Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless Housing First! Goes Global
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Register Now for the 3rd Annual Strike Out Homelessness Bowl-A-Thon! Â
Read MoreMay 2015 Newsletter
Download the PDF version here:Â Newsletter – May 2015 In this issue: Inspired, Energized, Dedicated – SHC-NM Staff Attend Annual Conference 2015 Strike Out Homelessness Bowl-A-Thon Registration is Now Open! Welcome New Staff Members – Agnes Maldonado and Dawn Lafleur Staff Spotlight – Trina Lopez
Read More2015 Strike Out Homelessness Bowl-A-Thon Registration is now open!
It’s time to start forming your teams – registration is now open for the 2015 Strike Out Homelessness Bowl-A-Thon. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Holiday Bowl in Albuquerque. You can register online by visiting our Events Page or simply download the Registration Form and mail in your registration.  We have many sponsorship…
Read MoreApril 2015 Newsletter
Download the PDF version here: Newsletter – April 2015 In this issue: Finding Homes for Families 2015 Strike Out Homelessness – SAVE THE DATE! City Awards $2.05 Million for Ending Homelessness Mayor Approves $4.4 Million for Workforce Housing Welcome New Staff Members
Read MoreWelcome Janice Shije, Housing Specialist
SHC-NM is pleased to welcome Janice Shije as a Housing Specialist for the Community Housing Program beginning March 30, 2015. Janice has over ten years of experience in tribal housing and HUD programs as well as 5 years working directly with people experiencing homelessness through Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless. She has her B.A. in business administration…
Read MoreWelcome Victoria Sena, Administrative Assistant
Please welcome Victoria Sena as the Supportive Housing Coalition’s Administrative Assistant. Victoria started Monday March 16, 2015 and brings a vast array of knowledge and professionalism to her position. Victoria has a history in Case Management and Client Advocacy along with her many skills in administration.
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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…
Giving Tuesday – Richard
Richard is a 63-year-old senior who has been living unsheltered for the past two years due to several medical impairments. Like most medically fragile seniors, Richard fears catching the coronavirus so he has been avoiding populated areas such as our local shelters. Richard has had to choose between necessities (like meals and shelter) and limiting…
Everyday Heroes
Here at SHC we work every day towards ending homelessness for good. We are proud that we have built a solid team of individuals that believe in providing New Mexicans with permanent and supportive housing. In this line of work, every day is different. Our participants have different needs and situations and we are…
SHC Soars!
SHC SOARS! SHC Community Housing Staff Obtain New Certifications We are thrilled to announce that housing & services coordinators Sylvia Hernandez, Rada Moss, and Shurie Seeley as well as community services manager, Marisia Martinez have recently completed the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Certification Course to…