Updated 4/28/2021
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The full page 2020 First Day of Winter Year-end Campaign thank you ad in the Albuquerque Journal (April 2021) recognizing loyal donors and campaign champions. The ad was also modified to publish in The Paper, Albuquerque's newest independent news publication. Thank you to the Albuquerque Journal for designing the ads for Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless.[/caption]
First and foremost, Thank You. You have demonstrated that giving is about acting on what you believe. You believe in ending homelessness. You fight for basic human rights and guarantee social justice. You believe the health and safety of people who are experiencing homelessness are fundamental. Each year we receive support from donors like you that make Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless (AHCH), in all its forms, essential.
Every dollar you gave will have an impact and maybe even save someone's life in 2021. Your gift to the 2020 First Day of Winter Year-end Campaign delivers health care and other life-saving services to people experiencing homelessness. All of us at AHCH are very grateful for the support and encouragement we have received from you in 2020. The goal amount to be raised by February 28, 2021 was $250,000. The final amount raised for the 2020 First Day of Winter Year-end Campaign is $360,807.00. We are beyond humbled by your giving which exceeded our aim tremendously.

The 2020 First Day of Winter Year-end Campaign celebration video. Produced by Siarza Social Digital.
You are one of those people who don't just feel sorry for people who experience homelessness -- you do something about it, but much more than that, your giving inspires and reminds us why we do what we do to make the world a more just and equitable place.
With deep gratitude to the many individuals who made contributions in 2020 and well into 2021, Thank you from Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless.
You are one of those people who don't just feel sorry for people who experience homelessness -- you do something about it, but much more than that, your giving inspires and reminds us why we do what we do to make the world a more just and equitable place.
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The 2020 First Day of Winter Year-end Campaign thank you ad which is part of the recognition package for champion campaign sponsors featured in the Albuquerque Business First publication recognizes their added leverage of thousands of more dollars from loyal donors listed above. Click to enlarge photo.[/caption]
With deep gratitude to the many individuals who made contributions in 2020 and well into 2021, Thank you from Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless.
AHCH builds its annual fundraising campaign around the First Day of Winter, December 21, to reinforce how important quality health care is in helping people overcome, exit, and avoid homelessness. The First Day of Winter, the winter solstice, is a national day when AHCH observes, remembers, and honors those who have died while experiencing homelessness.
In October 2020, AHCH Board Members, Fund Development Committee and Campaign Volunteers participated in a virtual-kickoff of the 2020 First Day of Winter Year-end Campaign by endorsing personal written appeals (PWA) to loyal, recurring, and new donors of AHCH.
You acted on your belief in ending homelessness by giving to the 2020 First Day of Winter Year-end Campaign. Giving is about acting on what you believe in and you value social justice above all. Your support makes all the difference! In addition to helping people with physical and behavioral health needs, your caring donations will provide a safe place to talk with others going through the same challenges … to be respected as individuals … and find pathways to permanent homes.
While holding the celebration virtually was a new experience, the sentiment of celebrating as a group of dedicated fundraisers remained. Peers convened and celebrated each other for a job done exceedingly well. Together they raised needed funds for people in need, especially people and families who are experiencing homelessness during this ongoing pandemic.