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Community Link ABQ
Community Link ABQ operates a Volunteer Center to support volunteers linking their passion with a volunteer opportunity.

DVRC, Inc
24 Hour On-site Crisis Intervention ~ Domestic Violence Helpline ~ Legal Advocacy ~ Adults and Childrens Individual Counseling ~ Adults and Childrens Group Counseling ~ Parenting Classes ~ Safe Housing Referrals ~ Empowerment Workshops ~ Case Management ~ Community Connections ~ Domestic Violence Education

Global Ties ABQ

New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force
The New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force is working to bridge the gap in breastfeeding disparities and is committed to ensuring all families have the support they need to reach their breastfeeding goals

NEW MEXICO'S GOT TALENT
Non-profit organization giving hope and resources to our youth.

Paws To People
Paws To People is at the front line to help define a new approach to medicine and to rediscover our connectedness to the rest of our planet. By building bridges we will find innovative solutions to how we detect, prevent and cure diseases that take too many too soon. For more information visit the organization’s website: www.BridgesToCure.org or email them at info@BridgesToCures. Paws To People is a recognized 501(c) (3) non-profit, founded and based in Albuquerque; it is an all-volunteer group of people filled with hope of the potential of translational studies research. They are determined that their work remains focused on funding this important research and they keep operating cost minimal.

Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico
Housing First is a nationally recognized “best practice,” endorsed by the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. It is an intervention that moves people off the street into stable, affordable housing with supportive services to address mental health, substance abuse, health, and employment needs. Using the Housing First model, SHC-NM intentionally seeks out individuals and families that have experienced long term homelessness and serves those with the highest need and most vulnerability first. Priority populations are individual/families with serious health disorders that have experienced chronic homelessness. SHC-NM has successfully spearheaded housing activities in coordination with Coalition member agencies, other collaborating partners, and the clients they serve. These community partners refer and place residents and offer a comprehensive range of supportive services to optimize the health, recovery, independence and housing stability of our residents. This formal collaboration enables SHC-NM and partnering agencies to pool resources, reduce competition, better coordinate service delivery, increase efficiencies, and embrace a broader strategy for creating supportive housing.

TenderLove Community Center
Our twelve-month program teaches women independence and self-reliance using sewing as the platform. The course is offered free to qualified women. It is 6 hours per day, 4 days per week for 50 weeks. The program provides stability and continuity, as well as a safe place to go while women reestablish themselves. Our sewing curriculum gives women a sense of accomplishment while learning marketable skills. Skills learned in sewing classes are transferable to other jobs and situations, making our students employable across the job market. Sewing allows women who are care-givers to adapt their work schedules to accommodate family needs while continuing to help support themselves and their family. Specific competences are set for each week of the program. Regular assessments provide encouragement and accountability, emphasizing the importance of consistency, flexibility, diligence, and teamwork. As students complete elements of the curriculum, we review their progress and give guidance where needed. Lessons move from basic sewing machine use through understanding and selecting fabric and include basic mathematics such as subtraction and multiplication for use with patterns. Projects include aprons, blouses, skirts, pants, and dresses. Students together create a wedding gown, and are required to sew their own graduation gowns as a final project.