ABQ FaithWorks: Created to Collaborate

ABQ FaithWorks: Created to Collaborate

“Generally, churches aren’t very collaborative,” said Valerie Griego, the Social Services Coordinator for a new collaborative called ABQ FaithWorks. “ABQ FaithWorks was created TO collaborate.” Churches in the Nob Hill area began to notice a lot of foot traffic from...
Sandia National Laboratories Volunteers Revitalize WEHC

Sandia National Laboratories Volunteers Revitalize WEHC

On November 9, Heading Home welcomed a group of families and individuals from Sandia National Laboratories at the Westside Emergency Housing Center for a day of volunteerism. Sandia National Laboratories has been a strong supporter of Heading Home since 2012. This...
Announcing 5th Annual Holiday of Hope Donation Drive

Announcing 5th Annual Holiday of Hope Donation Drive

Each year Heading Home serves over 800 people each month during the winter months. We are excited to offer opportunities for our generous donors and partners to help restore hope for the families we serve through our fifth annual donation drive, Holiday of Hope! There...

The AOC: A Place for a New Start

Recent research from the Federal Reserve found that missing more than one paycheck is a one-way ticket to financial hardship for nearly half of the country’s workforce. Many of us are one missed paycheck or financial emergency away from experiencing homelessness...
Sagebrush Church Volunteers Go Above and Beyond at WEHC

Sagebrush Church Volunteers Go Above and Beyond at WEHC

Thank you to the wonderful members of Sagebrush Church who volunteered at the Westside Emergency Housing Center on October 12! On this early Saturday morning, Sagebrush Church recruited hundreds of volunteers to complete service projects across the Albuquerque...
Westside Emergency Housing Center Initiates Street Outreach

Westside Emergency Housing Center Initiates Street Outreach

Heading Home recently began conducting street outreach activities to facilitate access to the Westside Emergency Housing Center (WEHC). The purpose of WEHC’s outreach team is to engage with individuals on the streets, introduce them to the shelter and encourage them...