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Nonprofit says two-generational approach to homelessness gets lasting results
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KUNM) – In 2021, Leighann Plummer bought a new car for the first time. She called this happy, proud moment the direct result of a decision she made to apply for a spot in a program for people experiencing homelessness. Read more...
Albuquerque nonprofit Saranam welcomes families to Westside campus
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Albuquerque Business First) – A site to provide housing for families experiencing homelessness has opened its first 10 homes on its Albuquerque Westside campus. Read more...
Nonprofit opens second location, set to house 9 homeless families
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KOB4) – Nine families are getting off the street and into a new home now that a local nonprofit has opened its second location.
For 20 years, Saranam has given nearly 200 homeless families a space to live and learn. Read more...
This is IT!
The first phase of construction is complete and we will welcome our first cohort of families on November 12!
Read the latest news about Saranam's ADC Family Campus
From homelessness to hope: one woman's journey with an Albuquerque non-profit
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Leighann, a mother to ten-year-old Ozzi, once faced a grim reality. “I mean, at that point I was like, I’m gonna just go to prison or I’m gonna end up dead,” she recalled. Despite a good upbringing and a soccer scholarship, Leighann struggled with mental health issues, leading her to self-medicate and eventually leading to addiction and homelessness in 2016.. Read more...
Supply chain issues delay opening of transitional housing on Albuquerque’s west side
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A promising new development on Albuquerque’s west side aims to help homeless families transition off the streets. The ADC Family Campus, an initiative by the nonprofit organization Saranam, is designed to provide transitional housing coupled with educational and vocational training to support these families. However, supply chain issues have delayed the move-in dates for the organization to welcome families. Read more...
"'Great addition to this community': Rep. Stansbury visits nonprofit's West Side housing campus"
Albuquerque, NM--There was a point in her life when U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury says she was ashamed to admit that she was unhoused as a child. “My mom became a single parent and it was hard to make ends meet sometimes,” she said. “In that period, she lost her job because she broke her leg really badly.” This had a domino effect on her family, who ended up unhoused and couch surfing with family friends. At one point, they were living in a tent in the backyard of a family friend. Eventually, her family was able to move into a trailer on Albuquerque’s West Side. Read more...
Saranam seeks additional funding for Westside campus
Albuquerque, NM--
After a year of delays, work continues on a housing site on Albuquerque's Westside for families experiencing homelessness. Local nonprofit Saranam, which provides rent-free housing for up to two years for families as well as academic and life skills education, broke ground on its new facility at 4701 Montaño Road NW in February 2022. The initial plan was to open in 2023, but the project faced supply chain and labor issues that have continued to push the timeline back, according to Tracy Weaver, the executive director of Saranam. Read more...
Texas Methodist Foundation's Grants Ministry Awards $900,000 to 40 Churches and Nonprofits Across Texas and New Mexico
AUSTIN, Texas--Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) grants $900,000 to 40 churches and nonprofits across Texas and New Mexico during its Spring 2024 grant cycle. Each grantee nourishes its community through innovative and impactful initiatives that uplift individuals and families. Read more...
New $12.8M site opens for families experiencing homelessness
SARANAM HOMELESS SHELTER FOR FAMILIES OF ALBUQUERQUE WAS PRESENTED WITH THE LIFE CENTER FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP AWARD of $20,000 on APRIL 3, 2024 by MAX MYERS, PRESIDENT & CEO, CENTURY BANK, SANTA FE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE LIFE CENTER FOUNDATION
The Life Center Foundation, a Public Charitable Foundation, composed of several business leaders and active local citizens has contributed over $500,000 in Grant Awards to NM non-profits on the frontline serving children and teens living in high-risk households, as a result of poverty. Read more...Saranam family housing, assistance program applications to close soon
Empowering Families to End Homelessness and Poverty
Saranam Expands Efforts to Combat Homelessness in Albuquerque
Watch a special year-end message from our Executive Director, Tracy Weaver, and the Chair of our Board of Directors, Bill Keleher.
Transitional Living Program Taking Shape in Northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Things are taking shape at the corner of Montaño and Taylor Ranch, where the nonprofit organization Saranam is building 25 units of transitional housing. The project is more than $10 million, being used to expand their efforts from northeast Albuquerque to the other side of the river. READ MORE
Local organization helps homeless families get back on their feet
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Homelessness is increasing in New Mexico in New Mexico and an organization is taking a different approach to help affected families.
Saranam works with families to not only get them out of homelessness and poverty but to create stability for generations to come. READ MORE
These people and organizations are raising the bar on how to do business
Rep. Stansbury Announces Millions in Funding Submissions for New Mexico
WASHINGTON— As communities across New Mexico face interconnected challenges with public safety, affordable housing, education and economic development, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) announced her selections for 15 Congressionally funded community projects, totaling $53.1 million, which she submitted for consideration in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2024 budget. READ MORE
Portable housing being set up for homeless families on west side of Albuquerque
A new West Side community is falling into place.
Crews on Thursday moved 13 portable buildings — once used as Albuquerque Public Schools classrooms — onto a Montaño Road lot that will eventually serve families experiencing homelessness. It marks an expansion of the Saranam transitional living program that already has a presence on Albuquerque’s east side. READ MORE
Saranam Moves Forward with Westside Campus
A local nonprofit dedicated to helping families end their homelessness just took a step forward on its new Westside campus. READ MORE
Support for families: Nonprofit that helps people who are homeless gets mattress donation
Saranam, a local nonprofit for homeless families, received close to 40 mattresses Tuesday as a donation from American Home Furniture and Mattress.
Dozens of high school students from Albuquerque Academy volunteered to help unload and deliver the $20,000 worth of new mattresses, according to a news release from Saranam. READ MORE
$20,000 in mattresses donated to local non-profit
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local non-profit, Saranam, got a big donation from American Home Furniture and Mattress. American Home donated nearly 40 mattresses for the families exiting homelessness in Saranam’s program on Tuesday, Feb. 28. SEE MORE
Homeless Families Receive Thousands in Supplies from ABQ Elementary School Students
The holidays have come and gone, but it’s never too late to highlight the generosity of others.
Thanks to holiday drives at Double Eagle Elementary School and the second-grade classrooms of Manzano Day School, the local nonprofit Saranam received over $2,400 worth of supplies. READ MORE
Sandia Labs, Albuquerque residents join forces to create murals for community
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The community was joined by Sandia National Laboratories volunteers on Saturday. They came together to create murals. READ MORE
Saranam receives $1M donation for expansion to Albuquerque’s Westside
Jan 7, 2022
Saranam was featured on KRQE News 13, highlighting the impact this gift will make on the program’s expansion and the community.
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Tracy Weaver, Executive Director
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