It came down to the wire, but the city found a new nonprofit to operate its Westside shelter for those experiencing homelessness — Gateway West — and City Councilors unanimously approved a $5 million annual contract Monday night on a 9-0 vote. Phoenix-based Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) will take over operations Jan. 1 from […]
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City’s largest shelter has a new operator
It came down to the wire, but the city found a new nonprofit to operate its Westside shelter for those experiencing homelessness — Gateway West — and City Councilors unanimously approved a $5 million annual contract Monday night on a 9-0 vote. Phoenix-based Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) will take over operations Jan. 1 from […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Housing & Homelessness, Local Gov.
Momentum builds for behavioral health waiver program
It’s a complex issue without simple solutions, but is also one growing more urgent — how to provide care for thousands of New Mexicans with behavioral health issues, substance use disorders and/or brain injuries who are at risk of institutionalization or incarceration. Finding a solution has implications for scores of people experiencing homelessness or who […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Housing & Homelessness, Local Gov.
Momentum builds for behavioral health waiver program
It’s a complex issue without simple solutions, but is also one growing more urgent — how to provide care for thousands of New Mexicans with behavioral health issues, substance use disorders and/or brain injuries who are at risk of institutionalization or incarceration. Finding a solution has implications for scores of people experiencing homelessness or who […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
City outlines plans to assist unhoused in cold weather
The city has 40 trucks available to plow and salt roads during winter weather events, but what’s the strategy for those who live on the streets? In the midst of some chilly temperatures Friday, officials said they have a plan. The city’s cold weather approach for those experiencing homelessness is critical, advocates say, as many […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
City outlines plans to assist unhoused in cold weather
The city has 40 trucks available to plow and salt roads during winter weather events, but what’s the strategy for those who live on the streets? In the midst of some chilly temperatures Friday, officials said they have a plan. The city’s cold weather approach for those experiencing homelessness is critical, advocates say, as many […]
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City identifies $5M Gateway West operator
It looks like the long wait could soon be over. After many months of searching, the city’s Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has identified a nonprofit to oversee operations at the city’s Gateway West facility — Chicanos Por La Causa. Officials submitted a $5 million contract that will now be considered by the City […]
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City identifies $5M Gateway West operator
It looks like the long wait could soon be over. After many months of searching, the city’s Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has identified a nonprofit to oversee operations at the city’s Gateway West facility — Chicanos Por La Causa. Officials submitted a $5 million contract that will now be considered by the City […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
UNM students want to see warming stations in Albuquerque
In Beaumont, Texas, officials use city buses during winter weather for transportation to overnight shelters and as mobile warming stations. In Calgary, Canada, the Salvation Army has a warming station program that features pop-up tents with heaters, food, winter gear and housing resources. Other cities use mobile or fixed warming stations in the cold months […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
UNM students want to see warming stations in Albuquerque
In Beaumont, Texas, officials use city buses during winter weather for transportation to overnight shelters and as mobile warming stations. In Calgary, Canada, the Salvation Army has a warming station program that features pop-up tents with heaters, food, winter gear and housing resources. Other cities use mobile or fixed warming stations in the cold months […]