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…
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! …
A Successful Journey Home!
‘A Journey Home,’ our annual celebration dinner was an astounding success! The event raised over $77,000 to support our emergency and permanent supportive housing programs for those experiencing homelessness in our community…
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) three days early this season due to cold weather…
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!
A Home Teams Farewell
Kristy Anderson, one of Heading Home’s most dedicated employees, retired in October. Kristy worked directly with clients and volunteers as Home Teams Program Manager…
Pizza and Haircuts at AOC!
AOC residents were treated to pizza and haircuts this week thanks to some wonderful organizations and volunteers…
Walgreens Campaign a Success!
We’re happy to report that the campaign raised over $12,000! These funds help Heading Home fulfill our mission of making homelessness rare, short-lived and nonrecurring in our community…
Heading Home and Walgreens Partner on ‘Giving Back’ Campaign!
Heading Home is honored to be featured in Walgreens’ Charitable Donation Program at over 50 locations in Albuquerque and North Central New Mexico! Customers will have the opportunity to add a donation to Heading Home after each purchase to help those most in need in our community. The campaign runs from September 17th – 30th…
New Heading Home Program Engages Highest Utilizers
Heading Home’s newest program, ABQ StreetConnect, is targeting people experiencing homelessness throughout Albuquerque who are the highest utilizers of emergency services…
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