Rep. Gabe Vasquez Secures Over $11 Million to Address Homelessness in New Mexico

January 21, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – On January 21, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced he secured over $11.4 million in federal funding to support critical homelessness assistance programs in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. These grants, awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Continuum of Care program, will provide essential resources to address housing instability and homelessness in the district. “As someone deeply committed to ensuring that every New Mexican has a safe place to call home, I am proud to see over $11 million in federal funds secured for my district to address homelessness across our state,” said Vasquez. “In particular, these resources will bolster projects in our district, such as Community of Hope and Valencia Shelter Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, which provide critical support for families and individuals facing housing instability. These investments reaffirm our dedication to tackling homelessness head-on and building stronger, more supportive communities.” HUD’s Continuum of Care program is the largest federal initiative addressing homelessness. It provides grants to nonprofit providers, states, Tribes and local governments to support rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and services for survivors of domestic violence and youth experiencing homelessness. “We at Valencia Shelter Services are profoundly grateful for this generous contribution to our Safe At Home Program,” said Stephanie Wood, Executive Director of Valencia Shelter Services. “This funding empowers us to provide critical housing support for survivors of domestic violence, ensuring they have access to a safe, stable environment to rebuild their lives. Together, we are breaking the cycle of violence and offering hope to those who need it most.” “Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless is grateful to Congressman Gabe Vasquez for securing federal funding to support coordinated entry and supportive housing programs,” said Jenny Metzler, CEO of Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless . “These funds will help ensure that individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque have access to the health care, housing and support services they need to achieve stability and thrive. Congressman Vasquez’s commitment to addressing homelessness is helping us create lasting solutions and strengthen our communities. We look forward to the transformative changes this funding will bring to the lives of those we serve.” This funding is part of Vasquez’s continued efforts to deliver federal resources that directly benefit New Mexican families by addressing critical challenges like homelessness and housing instability. *** TenderLove Community Center / Tenderlove Welcome Home FY 2024 $138,040 New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness / Albuquerque Coordinated Entry System renewal FY2024 $115,787 TenderLove Community Center / TenderLove RRH FY 2024 $283,636 Cuidando Los Niños / COC-RRH FY2024 $246,890 Catholic Charities / FY2024 Proyecto La Luz $303,561 Catholic Charities / FY2024 Partners in Housing $55,686 Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico / FY 2024 Casita Bonita $519,021 City of Albuquerque / FY2024 Rental Assistance TLS CABQ $570,643 City of Albuquerque / FY2024 Albuquerque CoC Planning Project $300,479 City of Albuquerque / FY2024 Consolidated RRH CABQ $1,444,108 Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico / FY 2024 Downtown $90,266 City of Albuquerque / FY2024 Rental Assistance AHCH/HW CABQ $1,259,204 Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless, Inc.  / AHCH Supportive Housing FY24 $135,991 City of Albuquerque / FY2024 Transitional Housing CABQ $138,982 Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless, Inc.  / AHCH Coordinated Entry FY24 $37,834 Catholic Charities / FY2024 Catholic Charities PSH $845,994 Women In Leadership New Mexico Inc / FY24 Women In Leadership PSH2 $64,237 Women In Leadership New Mexico Inc / FY24 Women In Leadership PSH1 $172,416 New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness / NM-501 BOS Coordinated Entry Renewal FY2024 $287,486 El Camino Real Housing Authority / Shelter Plus Care II FY2024 $117,974 El Refugio, Inc. / Rapid Rehousing FY24 Renewal $69,409 CPLC New Mexico / HELP New Mexico RRH FY2024 $328,611 El Refugio, Inc. / Transitional Housing Renewal FY2024 $67,943 Mesilla Valley Community of Hope / MV Coordinated Entry SSO FY2024 $195,267 Mesilla Valley Community of Hope / Sue's House PSH FY2024 $62,427 Mesilla Valley Community of Hope / MV Rapid ReHousing FY2024 $297,783 Abode Inc / Abode PSH FY2024 $57,477 Valencia Shelter Services for Victims of Domestic Violence / Safe at Home $326,104 New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness / NM501 BOS CoC DV Coordinated Entry Renewal FY2024 $196,271 Mesilla Valley Community of Hope / Community Housing Connection FY2024 $554,541 New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness / YHDP NMCEH Centralized Coordinated Entry Renewal FY2024 $217,600 Valencia Shelter Services for Victims of Domestic Violence / La Vida Nueva $226,119 El Camino Real Housing Authority / Shelter Plus Care 1 FY2024 $253,412 Mesilla Valley Community of Hope / Desert Hope FY2024 $105,922 La Casa, Inc. / La Casa RRH 2024 $1,054,083 Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico / FY 2024 Chuska $83,792 New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness / FY2024 NM HMIS renewal $269,959 ###