Catholic Charities

OUR MISSION IS TO PUT FAITH IN ACTION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE IN NEED. WE PROVIDE SERVICES TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, FIGHT POVERTY AND BUILD COMMUNITY. AS THE LOCAL 501(C)3 AFFILIATE OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA, WE REMAIN DEDICATED TO FINDING SOLUTIONS TO SOME OF THE MOST PRESSING SOCIAL CHALLENGES INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACE REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, DISABILITIES, AGE OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.

THE CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDES ADULT EDUCATION COURSES TO GIVE ALL WHO WISH TO FURTHER THEIR KNOWLEDGE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO. STUDENTS USE THE KNOWLEDGE GAINED TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES THROUGH ENHANCED ENGLISH-SPEAKING SKILLS, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, OBTAINING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY, TAKING THEIR LEARNING TO THE NEXT LEVEL, AND EVEN HELPING THEIR CHILDREN WITH HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS. WE ARE A DIVERSE EDUCATION TEAM OF OVER 15 TEACHERS, SUPPORT STAFF, AND VOLUNTEERS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY BY HELPING ADULT STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

THE CENTER FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROVIDES HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ASSIST THEM TO TRANSITION TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING. OUR PROGRAMS RANGE FROM ONE-TIME RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO LONG-TERM PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAMS. OUR PROGRAMS RELY ON A SELF-SUFFICIENCY MODEL WHERE PARTICIPANTS ARE ASSISTED IN FINDING LASTING SOLUTIONS THROUGH EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER SUPPORTS THAT PROVIDE THE FRAMEWORK FOR LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNHOUSED OR IN DANGER OF BECOMING SO THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: (1) LA LUZ RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM, (2) PARTNERS IN HOUSING, AND (3) RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

THE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER IS A FIVE-STAR LICENSED AND ACCREDITED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM COMMITTED TO GIVING YOUNG CHILDREN THE NECESSARY FOUNDATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN. WE RESPECT THE CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF CHILDREN BY OFFERING A VARIETY OF MULTICULTURAL LEARNING MATERIALS AND EXPERIENCES THROUGH A BILINGUAL CURRICULUM.

WE OFFER AN ARRAY OF OTHER SERVICES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL DIFFERENT BELIEFS AND BACKGROUNDS. WE OPERATE THROUGH WHAT WE CALL "CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE" WHICH, ASIDE FROM OUR OTHER CENTERS INCLUDED ABOVE, INCLUDE EVERYTHING FROM A CENTER FOR REFUGEE SUPPORT, CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP, AND CENTER FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (SENIOR TRANSPORT SERVICES, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR THOSE WE ARE REHOUSING, PARISH AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH).