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Who We Are
Homelessness is a visible problem in New Mexico. It makes our citizens vulnerable to theft, assault, illness, hunger and overwhelming stress. It is estimated that close to 17,000 people in New Mexico experience homelessness over the course of a year. In Bernalillo County alone,
over 1,000 men seek shelter every night. Albuquerque Opportunity Center provides 71 year-round emergency
night shelter beds that are available for homeless men. In 3 years of operations, AOC has provided almost 40,000 nights of shelter to 1300 men,
which accounts for 23% of all such beds available in Albuquerque.
Nearly 30% of these men exit into safe, affordable housing.
Mission
The mission of Metropolitan Homelessness Project's Albuquerque Opportunity Center is to provide
creative, innovative and high-quality shelter and services for people experiencing homelessness in our community, while cooperating with
neighbors and the broader community to end the injustices of homelessness. Principles
- Immediacy
- Respect
- Sanctuary
- Communication
- Choice
- Opportunity
Opportunities
We are dedicated to helping men who are homeless create a second chance. We accomplish this by offering emergency shelter and programs in a safe and supportive environment that promotes self-worth and self-determination. Our resident services include:
- Clean bed and linens;
- Clean shower, towels, and toiletries;
- Free local and long distance telephone;
- Reading and TV room;
- Discounted bus passes;
- Spiritual Companions;
- Storage;
- “In reach” services including acupuncture, Acu
Detox, diabetes and HIV testing & prevention education,
hepatitis and flu shots, medical consultations and
financial, job and housing guidance from First Nations, NMAS, Veteran’s Administration, Dept of Health, and Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless;
- Individualized homeless exit planning;
- Financial assistance with rent or a security deposit.
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