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Centene Charitable Foundation and Western Sky Community Care Donate $3 million for the Gateway Project in Albuquerque
Centene and WSCC partner with One Albuquerque Fund to build new health services
Winter Emergency Beds to Open at Gibson Health Hub
50 temporary beds will help meet shelter needs now, Gateway to open in April
Notice of Public Hearing and 30 Day Public Review for the Draft 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2023 Action Plan
Upcoming public hearing and comment period on uses of federal funding for community development
Taylor Ranch Community Center Hosts Second Annual Health Event and Clothing Drive
Efforts support public health for the whole community
Free Meals Keep Kids Fed Over Winter Break
28 sites will provide Supper Meals and are taking new orders for program.
City Activates Warming Center in Advance of Winter Weather
Temporary site will keep the unhoused warm and safe during the day
Winter Break Camps Keep Kids Engaged
From making art to exploring open space, there’s something to interest every kid
City Reflecting on Summer Successes
City’s summer youth programs serve over 37,000 children in 2022.
City Leads Conflict Resolution Effort for Washington Middle School Students
City and DOJ SPIRIT curriculum empowers 100 students to build community solutions.
Notice of Public Hearing for Community Needs and Workforce Housing/ Affordable Housing Plan 2023-2027
Public hearings on November 9, 2022
Gateway Construction Underway
Heading Home will administer services for the 90-day emergency overnight program; construction has begun on the space
City Launches ‘Map of Enchantment’ Hunt
A public art scavenger hunt along Route 66 aims to engage the community in exploration and fall fun
The Gateway On Track to Serve Thousands
The facility is now serving 300+ clients per day, with construction underway to increase to 500 in 2023, and 1,000 by 2025.
City Using Proven Model to Address Needs of Coronado Park Residents
Using survey results, the City is laser focused on each person’s needs
City Brings Back Onsite Before and After School Program.
Play+, formerly Playground Recreation, to begin registration on July 25.
City Revisiting Policies, Dispelling Myths About Homelessness
Status quo for unhoused will not stand
Mayor Keller Signs off on Major Housing and Homelessness Investments
$48 Million in new investments for housing, homelessness and the Gateway Center
Mayor Keller's Statement on Passage of Infrastructure & Housing Bond
GRT Revenue Bond provides boost to housing efforts and community infrastructure.
Mayor Keller Signs Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
Funding prioritizes public safety, quality of life, and economic opportunity.
2021–2022 Lived Experience Report Shapes Gateway Center at Gibson Health Hub
We asked people experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque to share their ideas on how best a new shelter could meet their needs. Partnering with local organizations, we gathered these ideas to help shape the Gateway Center we're building at the Gibson Health Hub. This 2021–2022 Lived Experience Report is now available for everyone to read.
City of Albuquerque Notice of Public Hearing And 30-Day Public Comment Period For the Draft 2022 Action Plan Funding from The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Notice is hereby given that the City of Albuquerque (COA), Department of Family & Community Services has prepared its Draft 2022 Action Plan.
Westside Emergency Housing Center Continues to Provide Shelter as Temperatures Drop
The shelter remains open 24/7 to welcome single men and women who need a safe place to stay.
City Expands Capacity of Alamosa Food Pantry
1,000 more boxes of food distributed to families thanks to enhanced space and operations.
City Hires Key Staff for the Gateway Center at Gibson Health Hub
New staff comes with decades of experience and service in Albuquerque
Fast-Track to Housing Program Successfully Transitions Individuals into Stable Housing
Program, operating at City Wellness Hotel, also serves as a learning lab for future housing efforts.
Rental and Utility Assistance Remains Available to ABQ Residents
Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance Funds are open and funding is still available
