In the News: AOC Featured in the Albuquerque Journal
The Albuquerque Opportunity Center (AOC) men’s emergency overnight shelter was featured in a piece by the Albuquerque Journal highlighting organizations working to address root causes of homelessness. Along with Crossroads for Women, a nonprofit that serves to empower...
Caring Canines Offer Support at AOC
The Southwest Canine Corps of Volunteers (SCCV) visited the AOC campus with sack lunches and brought joy to residents and staff alike with their wonderful pups! The SCCV is an Albuquerque-based pet therapy organization who has been serving the community for 30 years....
A Successful Journey Home!
Heading Home recently hosted the philanthropic supporters of our mission at ‘A Journey Home,’ our annual celebration dinner. The night was an astounding success! The event raised over $77,000 to support our emergency and permanent supportive housing programs for those...
Westside Emergency Housing Center Now Open
Individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque now have another much-needed option for getting out of the cold overnight. The City of Albuquerque and Heading Home agreed to open the Westside Emergency Housing Center (formerly the Winter Shelter)...
Lowe’s Heroes Provide Upgrades at AOC
The Albuquerque Opportunity Center (AOC) campus recently received some much needed upgrades by Lowe’s Home Improvement. Over 50 Lowe’s employees donated over 200 volunteer hours in four days to improve and beautify our campus! These dedicated workers replaced the...Facebook Posts
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Starting next Monday, Heading Home's ABQ StreetConnect will be offering free group therapy sessions for our StreetConnect Clients.![]()
To learn more about what we do, visit headinghome.org today.
The carefree days of summer are not so easy for children and families experiencing homelessness. Did you know Heading Home serves over 450 children a year at our shelters and housing programs? Help us make a difference. Visit headinghome.org/donate today.
Heading Home is pleased to announce Ms. Connie Chavez has joined the organization as the new Chief Executive Officer. Connie, born and raised in Albuquerque, brings with her a wealth of knowledge from her lifelong efforts to enhance services for the underprivileged/underserved communities in Albuquerque. Connie's history of community service includes her work as Executive Director of the Barrett Foundation, Sawmill Community Land Trust, and the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation.![]()
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Currently, Connie serves as Vice Chair of the Bernalillo County Planning Commission and has been a member of several local and national nonprofit Board of Directors.![]()
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Please join us in welcoming Connie to Heading Home as she works to fulfill the agency's mission as an innovative, collaborative leader in the community addressing homelessness.
