Welcome!
We are the Good Shepherd Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where hospitality is expressed to our homeless and less fortunate guests according to the goal of our founder, Brother Mathias: "Charity Unlimited" through addiction recovery, medical shelter, food, and clothing for those in need since 1951.
We strive to serve, with respect and compassion, the most vulnerable in our community by providing sustainable resources, services, and programs that meet the most basic needs.
What We Do
Our Services
Housing Reestablishment Program
The Re-establishment Program is becoming the onsite Transitional Housing Program funded by donors. To qualify for the program you must be a single homeless male over the age of 21 that needs case management. Services provided will be benefits assistance, employment assistance, job readiness and help with finding fair market housing. Clients must also need assistance with Case Management. It will be Limited to 10-15 beds All personal needs provided for in this program.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Nate at (505) 243-2527 ext. 209.
Fresh Start Substance Abuse Recovery
A comprehensive in-house substance abuse recovery program of at least 6 months duration. Intake is throughout the week, Monday-Friday 9am-12 noon and 12:30-2 p.m. Call extension 200 for more information.
Overnight and temporary shelter for men
Showers are available. Check-in at 6 p.m. Checkout at 7 a.m. Call extension 100 for more information.
Respite beds
Respite beds for men recovering from illness or injury. Contact UNM Hospital or Healthcare for the Homeless for referrals. Call extension 108 for more information.
Daily meals
These meals are open to everyone on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. On Saturdays the meal is served from 11:30 a.m. to noon.
Men's clothing
Clothing is distributed at 614 2nd street across from the Center from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Call extension 100 for more information.
Mail service
Monday through Fridays 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. pickup from the front desk at 218 Iron Ave. Call ext. 100 for more information.
Referrals
Referrals for other community services available.
To Donate
The link above charges no fees for your donation through direct PayPal to PayPal transfer.
We accept all major credit cards and debit cards through the link below and your contribution is tax deductible.
If you would like to make a one time or recurring gift by credit card, in memory of a loved one, or leave a comment for us with your donation, please use the following link, no PayPal required:
For direct goods donations please see our Amazon Wishlist:
We gladly accept donations of food and new or gently worn clothing (no used underwear or socks please). Give us a call for more information at 505-243-2527.
Our Mission and Vision
To serve, with respect and compassion, the most vulnerable in our community by providing sustainable resources, services, and programs that meet the most basic needs.
Our Values
Hospitality
Create an environment where people can feel welcomed, comfortable, understood, esteemed, and loved.
Respect
Recognize the richness of God’s gifts and His presence in every person regardless of age, situation in life, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Quality
Work toward creating centers of excellence, fostering continuous improvement.
Responsibility
Encourage cooperation as a way of promoting standards of competence, efficiency, and accountability as we carry out our duties in the Mission.
Spirituality
Nurture a brighter, happier, and richer life in time of suffering and struggle; empowering confidence in living with joy.
Get in Touch
218 Iron Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
P.O. Box 749, Albuquerque, NM 87103
Phone 505-243-2527
Fax 505-243-8267
But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.
1 Chronicles 29:14
News & Noteworthy
Click play to see a story of one of our Fresh Start graduates
Our community
The Original Home of the Center
The clothing room at work.
AA Meeting for the Fresh Start Program
The Original Home of the Center