Dear Friend,
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​Throughout all the changes ABQ FaithWorks endured in 2024, it was the power and generosity of our community that kept our unhoused, precariously housed, and newcomer neighbors safe and sheltered.
We are a small and nimble organization. Fueled by dedicated volunteers, interfaith member congregrations, local government entities, philanthropic individuals and organizations, as well as our fellow service providers, we truly leverage a massive impact through community collaboration.
We made difficult decisions in 2024 to meet the resources we had available to us. Today, we are building out a volunteer, mutual aid model that continues to deliver services within our means. Equipped with a prudent 2025 budget, our Board and Committee Members have embarked on a long-term strategic plan that will strengthen future annual budgets.
This year, we are aiming to add an evidence-based service delivery model to address the increasing number of precariously housed neighbors who call us for eviction prevention services. We are participating in the changing immigration landscape, and continually learn from our community how we can best help newcomers navigate their journey here in Albuquerque. Our dedication to helping those experiencing homelessness is unwavering, and we are looking forward to updating you in our strategic planning process as we envision the future of the services we provide to our unhoused neighbors.
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​This annual report gives a snapshot of our organization in 2024. With funding secured last year, and additional donations and grants this year, we are laying the foundation for a strong future. I look forward to hearing from you and continuing our robust collaboration!
With much gratitude,
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2024 Impact
How We Served
Eviction Prevention & Transportation Support
Thanks to the city of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, Sandoval County, our member congregations, individual donors, and foundations, we were able to provide almost $49,000 in financial assistance for 125 folks in need of rent, utility, transitional shelter, IDs and transportation assistance.
Fielding an increasing number of calls, our volunteers and staff collaborated with community partners and member congregations to make sure an additional 122 people could find appropriate resources for their individual situations.
CABQ Rapid Rehousing Progam
Fifty-three formerly homeless individuals benefited from housing vouchers and compassionate case management in our Rapid Rehousing program. This city-funded program allows families to get back on their feet, learn new job skills, heal from health or financial catastrophic events, and provide enough stability for their children to succeed in school. Several families graduated from the program, able to pay rent, and with natural support systems in place.
Asylum Seeker Support
Fueled by volunteer Family Liaisons, we served 29 households seeking the protection of asylum in the United States. Family Liaisons met with families a total of 97 times, successfully connecting them to basic essentials and services. Most of our time was spent connecting households to food and legal resources. What can’t be measured is the connection to a trusted advocate, and often first friends, in their new community.
And thanks to our partnership with New Mexico Immigrant Law Center, we were able to connect families to much needed legal support every month at spaces provided by our member congregations.
I.D. Clinics
Our collaborations with Central United Methodist Church and Immanuel Presbyterian were invaluable for unsheltered and precariously housed folks, including asylum seekers. Fueled by volunteers from congregations and the general public, over 440 folks obtained state IDs, birth certificates and drivers licenses last year.
Income & Expenses
Revenue Sources
Revenue Type & Total Amount
Collaborating Congregations
Albuquerque Mennonite Church
Cathedral of St. John
Central United Methodist Church
Congregation Albert
First Congregational United Church of Christ
First Unitarian Universalist Church
Monte Vista Christian Church
Second Presbyterian Church
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
St. Chad’s Episcopal Church
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church
The Shrine of the Little Flower, St Therese of the Infant Jesus Parish
University Heights United Methodist Church
Foundations & Corporations
Government Partners
Individual Gifts by Amount
Expense Allocations
Operations & Administrative
Direct to Client
Fuel the Future!
2024 Community of Support
Volunteer Fueled!
Volunteerism is a gift of time, skill, talent, and hard work, helping ABQ FaithWorks to do more with less. Beyond the fiscal benefits, an organization with a robust volunteer-base like ours creates dynamic connections between congregations, service providers, businesses, and government entitities. This enriches our whole community, making all of us stronger and more resilient.
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Our volunteers are at the front lines. From taking calls from tenants in housing emergencies, helping families move in to new homes with much needed household goods, delivering food, keeping the office organized, meeting with advocacy and policy groups, setting up donation drives, and expanding our collaboration with their own outreach ministries, ABQ FaithWorks is a community of concerned neighbors ready to help when needed.
While not all-encompassing, this sampling of our member congregation volunteer collaborations demonstrates the power in our dynamic community. We are grateful!
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Cathedral of St. John, who so generously provided holiday gifts and food for FaithWorks families
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St Michael's Pantry, integral in our food program over the years
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St Andrew Presbyterian: providing household goods and furniture to our precariously housed families ID Clinics at CUMC, Immanual Presbyterian, and now, the Cathedral of St. Johns
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Second Presbyterian and First United Church of Christ providing shelter and housing
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First Unitarian Universalist, providing volunteers for our programs as well as celebration event space
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St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church providing generous support for our meals program
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The Church of the Latter Day Saints for their commitment to our meals program
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Monte Vista Christian Church offering homemade quilts
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Member congregations providing space for NMILC clinics
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And all of our member congregations dedicating stewardship drives to financially support our work
Fuel the Future!
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