COMMUNITY News:
Last summer the Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness was created with the primary goal of helping to reduce homelessness in Española.
Thus far eight congregations in Los Alamos County and one in Española are participating and more are being encouraged to join.
Coalition members are now asking for help from residents of White Rock and Los Alamos. Please join in supporting the Española Pathways Shelter as it ramps up for cold weather and resumes offering overnight stays.
Specifically, this campaign is funding new linens, shower supplies and a laundry program at the shelter.
Online donations to the shelter can be made at:
- losalaomosgives.org (click Donate); and
- lanl.gov/giving/employee-giving (offering a match for LANL employees).
Alternatively, a check can be written to Española Pathways Shelter, and mailed to PO Box 278, Española, N.M. 87532. Adding ICOH to the online “dedication” field, or the memo line of the check, helps track such gifts.
In addition to these contributions from the general public, the diverse congregations – with help from two local thrift stores – hope to raise $10,000 by year end. In early 2025, Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness will announce the focus of its longer-term projects in the Valley, and its partners there.
Want to help with this work? Please contact tylerinnm@aol.com. This group provides an opportunity to join a community-wide effort and directly help our neighbors in dire need. A wide range of talents will be of value as work moves ahead.
