January 2016
625 Silver Avenue SW, Albuquerque NM 87125 - (505) 255-3643 - www.thehousingcoalition.org
Coalition on a Mission
Journey to Recovery
I n 2010, Anna had it all. She owned a home and two cars and was "living the 'American Dream'" with her long-time life partner. Tragedy struck when she and her partner of 14 years both lost their jobs and could no longer afford their home. After foreclosing on their home, filing for bankruptcy, and losing her truck to repossession, Anna liquidated everything she owned to stay afloat. But nothing could stop the downward spiral that resulted in a period of homelessness and loss that lasted nearly 4 years.


Read the amazing story of Anna's journey!
My Love Story 

by Anna
 
Surrender into the memory
of what once was,
and could no longer be....
 
You sit in the shadow of sorrow,
seeking, searching for the magic
that will make the pain
go away....

We can't do this without you!

Your donation helps us end homelessness - permanently!


Community Support
 

2015 Year-End and Giving Tuesday
Thank you to all who donated to the 2015 "Thanks-Giving" year-end campaign and to our Giving Tuesday campaign. We are filled with gratitude for all who included us in this year's season of giving. We are blessed to do the work of providing a permanent solution to ending homelessness. Thank you for helping us in this very important mission!

U.S. Bank Foundation 
SHC-NM is the proud recipient of a $2,500 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation in support of its "Housing First! The Key is Housing"  service-learning project for 2016. Read More....

Jack and Mary Gilliam Endowment Fund
SHC-NM has receives $1,000 grant from the Santa Fe Community Foundation's "Giving Together" program.  Read More....
Partners and Volunteers Needed!

Homelessness Service-Learning Project
SHC-NM is launching its innovative service-learning project, " Housing First! The Key is Housing" in January 2016 for Albuquerque public and private schools. The program is an advocacy and educational program piloted by SHC-NM that provides education to elementary, middle, and high school students about homelessness and the most effective intervention for preventing and reducing homelessness, Housing First.  Using SHC-NM educational materials, students will learn about Housing First and have an opportunity to participate in a service project to benefit people experiencing homelessness. 

SHC-NM is currently seeking business sponsors, school partners, and volunteers. For more information, contact Jen Bear, AmeriCorps VISTA, at SHC-NM. (505) 255-3643, ext. 1113 or jbear@thehousingcoalition.org.