Homelessness is a problem that any major city has to deal with. In New Mexico every year, at least 17,000 people experience homelessness in one form or another.
Fortunately, ABQ Heading Home is working to help end homelessness in Albuquerque. However, they have a very nuanced, realistic vision of how to get it done. According to the group’s mission statement on their website, they’re taking a pragmatic approach to their cause:
We aim to make experiences of homelessness rare, short-lived and non-recurring. We achieve this by providing permanent, supportive housing solutions to people and their families who are medically vulnerable and have been experiencing chronic homelessness.
RARE: Each year a goal is set for how many people will be housed. This will reduce the number of people living on the streets.
SHORT-LIVED: Through shared metrics and improved community coordination, we aim to move people from homelessness into housing within 60 days.
NON-RECURRING: We expect to housing retention rate after 12 months of 70% or higher.The group also needs volunteers to help out—so if you are available between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the first Monday of the month, attend their volunteer orientation and learn more about how you can help out. The next orientation will be on September 2. To learn more about ABQ Heading come, click here.
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