The holidays are here, and now more than ever, families are calculating expenses. With gift shopping, holiday travel, and meal planning, costs can add up quickly, and financial strain can cause a huge strain on the happy holiday planning we hope to have. In finding stability during an extremely delicate time, please know you are not alone and that there is a community safety net willing to help and ease the stress.
Below is a quick guide on where to turn when life gets tough. These New Mexico community-backed resources will help in keeping your home and family secure.
Emergency Rent Assistance
Below are providers of emergency rental assistance. Because circumstances can change at any given time and life happens, these resources assist families in becoming secure and happy in their living situation.
- Albuquerque Housing Authority: provides public housing, support for veterans, and rent assistance | more info here
- Salvation Army: provides one-time rental assistance | (505) 872-1171
- Rental Assistance Program (RAP): provides rental assistance to Bernalillo County residents | (505) 724-4604
- Catholic Charities Albuquerque: provides a one-time assistance for rent (currently accepting referral applications only) | (505) 724-4670
- Health & Social Service Centers Emergency Rental & Utility Assistance Program: provides rent and utilities assistance for those at risk of eviction or having their utilities shut off | contact the center closest to you
Utilities Assistance
- Storehouse West: provides utility assistance to Sandoval County residents | (505) 892-2077
- St. Vincent De Paul: provides utility assistance | (505) 762-4664
- HELP NM: provides utility assistance | (505) 265-3717
- PNM Good Neighbor Fund: provides assistance to low-income households to manage their electric bills | learn more here
Chances are, if you are a parent reading this right now, you are doing your absolute BEST trying to hold it all together. If you or someone you know may need some help, please do not hesitate to connect with these programs listed. You deserve support that will help to keep your family safe and secure. Here’s a reminder to you that there is so much strength in asking for help.
