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2,960 people were homeless on the night of January 22nd, 2025 in Albuquerque, a 127% increase from 2022.

Over half of the unsheltered population reported that this was their first time on the streets. Since this is only a snapshot of the visibly unsheltered, advocates estimate the true number is much higher. AHCH alone serves over 5,000 people experiencing homelessness.

Nobody should have to choose between health care and homelessness. As the cost of living continues to climb, more and more New Mexicans are making the impossible and unjust choice between housing and healthcare. As we double down on our efforts to end the causes and consequences of homelessness, consider making that commitment with us.

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20K

Visits
Annually

25+

Outreach Hours Weekly

Turned Away Due
to Inability to Pay

94%

Of People in Housing Stay Housed

$35M

State Funds Advocated for and Allocated to Homelessness

Ways to Give

We gratefully accept contributions through a variety of methods. Listed below are the most common ways to make a gift. If you don’t see the information you need, please contact Development through our Contact page.

Donate Online, By Mail, or By Phone

To make a gift online using our secure website, please click here.

To make a gift via check, please make checks payable to Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless.

If sending your contribution, our mailing address is:
Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless
PO Box 25445
Albuquerque, NM 87125-0445
If you would like to deliver your contribution in person, please call the Development Office at 505-338-8038 for directions and parking info.

Monthly Giving

How do we meet the constant needs and unexpected crises that come AHCH’s way every month? We are fortunate to have a group of loyal contributors who make periodic gifts that carry AHCH and our patients through not only the needs we can predict, but the unforeseen circumstances that we can’t.

This steady support from our dedicated group of regular supporters is crucial—keeping us ready throughout the year to fulfill the always enduring and often unpredictable issues that arise.

Automatic giving is painless, easy, and saves you time! You can pre-select the amount and frequency that you would like us to draft your donation.

A few good reasons to consider joining:

The satisfaction of knowing you are addressing both ongoing and unexpected needs every month.
Recurring gifts have a larger impact, allowing AHCH to spend more dollars on lifesaving programs and less on marketing and donor acquisition.
An easy, convenient, and cost-effective way for you to make an even more significant contribution.
Documentation of your gift will appear each month on your credit card statement.
An annual tax receipt will be sent each January, consolidating your gifts from the prior year.

Charitable Retirement Distributions

IRA owners age 70½ or over have the option to transfer up to $100,000 to charity tax-free each year. These transfers, known as qualified charitable distributions, offer eligible older Americans a great way to easily give to charity before the end of the year. Moreover, for those who are at least 72, these contributions count toward the IRA owner’s required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.

AHCH makes it simple and convenient to continue to designate funds towards our mission of ending homelessness through compassionate health care and advocacy. Each distribution will be acknowledged with a receipt and a thank you letter that can be utilized for tax purposes.

For your ease and convenience AHCH’s tax information will be listed below:

Mailing Address: PO BOX 25445, Albuquerque, NM 87125-0445
Tax ID: EIN #85-0368993

Host an Event

Get a circle of colleagues or friends together and get involved! Use social media, crowdfunding, host a party or dinner, concert, auction, or event, and donate the proceeds to Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless. You can also use your event to spread awareness and engage your community on the vital issues that are important to you!

Contact the Development Team through our contact form if you are interested in hosting an event and would like support from AHCH. We will be more than happy to have a conversation about the work we do and provide you with additional resources such as educational presentations, program materials and overall engagement during the event.

Collection Drives

Thank you for your interest in hosting a donation drive to support our patients. To see the current Critical Needs List, please click here. For more information about starting a donation drive or about certain items you wish to donate, please contact Development through our Contact page or call 505-338-8038.

Our patients face the unjust challenges of life in shelters, on the streets, and in temporary housing, while struggling to maintain their health. Among these challenges is acquiring basic necessities.

Items gathered in these drives can have a tremendous impact. Distributed by our doctors, nurses, and case managers, they not only improve the quality of care we deliver but also help us develop and maintain the trusting relationships that are such an essential part of our work.

Gifts of Stock

As a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, AHCH is grateful to be considered for tax-deductible contributions through gifts of stock or shares transfer.

If this is something that you are interested in doing, please do not hesitate to contact AHCH Development Director, Sara Lucero through the Contact Form on our Website for more information about the transfer process and account details.

Wills & Legacy Giving

At Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless, we know how deeply people care for their families — and how powerful it is to care for your community, too. That’s why we’re partnering with FreeWill to offer a free estate-planning service, so you can plan ahead with ease, protect your loved ones, and even leave a lasting legacy if you choose.

Making a will isn’t just about what you leave behind. It’s about how you live today — with purpose, clarity, and care.

Start your will for free today and give your loved ones the gift of peace.

Learn more about how you can start planning for your legacy with AHCH here: AHCH Legacy Giving 2024

Donor-Advised Funds

As a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, AHCH is grateful to be considered for contributions through donor-advised funds. This is a convenient and effective way to support our patients and our work.

A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a philanthropic vehicle established at a public charity. It allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax benefit and then recommend grants from the fund over time. One way to think about a DAF is like a charitable savings account: a donor contributes to the fund as frequently as they like and then recommends grants to their favorite charity when they are ready.

For more information about AHCH and your DAF, please contact Development via our Contact form on our website.

Other Ways to Get Involved

Volunteer

We are grateful for the many people who want to support Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless through volunteering and community involvement. While volunteer opportunities are currently somewhat limited — be sure to subscribe to our email newsletter to be the first to know when opportunities are available!

Advocate

Leading Boldly. Raising Voices. Ending Homelessness.

At Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless, we know that providing health care is only part of the solution. Every day, we see the impacts of rising housing costs, barriers to behavioral health care, economic instability, discrimination, and gaps in our social safety net. While we are committed to treating the immediate health consequences of homelessness, we also believe we have a responsibility to address its root causes.

That’s why advocacy is a core part of our mission. We work alongside clients, community partners, elected leaders, and supporters to advance policies and systems that promote health, housing stability, and opportunity for all. From sharing data and community stories to organizing educational events and supporting legislative solutions, we strive to raise voices that are too often unheard and champion changes that create lasting impact.

You don’t have to be a policy expert to make a difference. Whether you’re a client, community member, volunteer, donor, or advocate, there are many ways to get involved. Subscribe to our newsletter, follow our latest news and advocacy updates, attend community events, and take action when opportunities arise. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier community where everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive.

Homelessness is not inevitable. By caring for people today while working to improve the systems of tomorrow, we can create a future that is just and without homelessness.

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2,960 people were homeless on the night of January 22nd, 2025 in Albuquerque, a 127% increase from 2022.

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