During a check presentation Tuesday afternoon from left, Española Pathways Shelter CEO Cristian Madrid-Estrada, Enterprise Bank & Trust Market President Liddie Martinez, Enterprise Bank Administrative Assistant Donavan Price and Shelter Manager Shannon Baum. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
ESPAÑOLA – During a check presentation ceremony Tuesday afternoon at Española Pathways Shelter, Enterprise Bank & Trust Market President Liddie Martinez presented a $10,000 check to shelter CEO Cristian Madrid-Estrada in support of the non-profit organization, which assists the homeless.
Martinez spoke about the reasons the bank supports the shelter.
“Enterprise Bank supports affordable housing through direct financing for housing developments, funding mortgage subsidy programs and sponsoring Federal Home Loan Bank grants but some families and individuals still fall through the cracks as the nation struggles with the decline in affordable housing,” Martinez said. “By supporting our local Española Pathways Shelter, we increase access to emergency shelter, transitional housing and support services for those in greatest need.”
Madrid-Estrada said, “The Española Pathways Shelter and its Board of Directors are greatly appreciative of this very generous contribution from Enterprise Bank & Trust. Their commitment and support in helping our local organizations and our community is heartfelt and greatly appreciated. Thank you for making a difference! To date the Española Pathways Shelter has provided over 12,000 meals and served over 3,500 instances of individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as had 10 recent graduates come out of our Transitional Housing Program and maintain not only their sobriety, but also stable employment and housing in their lives. Our work is possible through contributions and support such as the support we receive from Enterprise Bank & Trust.”
Mission
The mission of the Española Pathways Shelter is to prevent homelessness and to provide the homeless community with access to viable pathways, shelter and essential services toward meeting their personal goals.
Objective
To provide individuals (aged 18 and over) and their families with access to a low-barrier emergency shelter, transitional, housing, comprehensive care, and essential supportive services.
Proven Approach
Most homeless people need a variety of supportive services to effectively transition into productive, stable living. Española Pathways Shelter offers an evidence-based approach as well as a wrap-around supportive services model that provides comprehensive care alongside shelter and vital links to more permanent housing and stability.
To learn more, volunteer or donate to the Española Pathways Shelter, click here or call 505.753.4453.
