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Domestic Violence Awareness

Domestic Violence Awareness   October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and as a leading cause of homelessness, it is an issue that we have at the top of our awareness year-round. It’s estimated that 80 percent of mothers experiencing homelessness have also survived domestic violence.  All of the families who come to Saranam need a refuge

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Strengths-Based Transformation

Strengths-Based Transformation By Jennifer Mullen, Saranam Program Director “All humans, somewhere within, have the urge to be heroic; to transcend circumstances, to develop one’s powers, to overcome adversity, to stand up and be counted.” -Dennis Saleebey Saranam’s mission is “to empower families to end their homelessness and poverty through housing, education, and supportive communities.” One

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Understanding Homelessness, Part 3

There IS Life After Homelessness By: Sonyia Hartwell, MSSW and Saranam supporter Sonyia Hartwell is a volunteer at Saranam with several decades of non-profit leadership experience, including nearly 20 years at four different organizations working with persons experiencing homelessness. She has worked directly with clients, managed large and small programs, and served on local and

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A Story Worth Telling

By: Christine Long, Saranam Board Member As an ethics lawyer I am asked to speak or teach quite a bit. Without fail I am asked to provide a short bio. I hate having to provide a short bio. How do you sum up your career, interests, and accomplishments in a short bio? Plus, I hate

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Understanding Homelessness, Part 2

The Myths We Accept About Homelessness…But Should Question By: Sonyia Hartwell, MSSW and Saranam supporter Sonyia Hartwell is a volunteer at Saranam with several decades of non-profit leadership experience, including nearly 20 years at four different organizations working with persons experiencing homelessness. She has worked directly with clients, managed large and small programs, and served

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A Winning Approach

By: Jennifer Walsh, Saranam Volunteer Shortly after we moved to Albuquerque in 2018, our relatively new 55+ community held a fundraiser with all of the proceeds going to Saranam.  I have been hooked ever since! In the last five years, I have not only donated money, but have also spent many hours volunteering in various

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