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, overnight and medical shelter, food, and clothing for those in need.
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What We Do
Our Services
Fresh Start Substance Abuse Recovery
A comprehensive in-house substance abuse recovery program of at least 6 months duration. Intake is on Wednesday at 8 a.m.
Overnight Shelter for men
Overnight Shelter for men, admittance begins at 5 p.m.
Medical respite beds
Medical respite beds for men recovering from illness or injury. Contact UNM Hospital or Healthcare for the Homeless.
Daily meals
Community meals for all Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday served at 3 p.m. Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.
Men's clothing
Clothing is distributed 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Thursday hours limited to 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Mail service
Monday through Fridays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. pickup. Saturday 8 a.m. through noon.
Referrals
Referrals for other community services.
To Donate
The link above charges no fees for your donation.
We accept all major credit cards and debit cards through PayPal. Your contribution is tax deductible.
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Our Mission
Called to follow the Gospel mandate of Jesus to love God and neighbor, we the Brothers of St. John of God join the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers of Good Shepherd Center in a mission of Hospitality and direct services to our most vulnerable members of society.
Our 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 505-247-2207
News & Noteworthy
Latest News: The Cold is Settling in for the Winter!
Thank you so much for the outpouring of support from our last newsletter! You are why we can continue to minister to our fellow peoples.
Your generosity has stocked the shelves of the clothing room with staples for our men! We go through the warm staples quickly, but now we can help more people stay comfortable this season.
The Holidays are Upon Us!
We here at Good Shepherd have been busy over the Thanksgiving holiday! We shared over 185 meals with our brunch holiday guests despite the snowstorm blanketing the streets. We are busy preparing for our Christmas season and look forward to helping our community in any way we are able. It is through your support that we are able to help our guests through recovery support, safe shelter, warm clothing, and hot food.
With the addition of two counselors to the Fresh Start Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program, all our resident programmers are regularly seen by their case managers and further assisted in finding education, employment, and housing upon their graduation. Furthermore, 100% of projected graduating guests have either applied or are approved for housing upon leaving the program.
The luminarias (or farolitos for you Northerners) are up and glowing at night, setting the mood for the season. But that season is growing colder. Our men are faced with several challenges: find an overnight shelter that may or may not be out of room, or shelter in the place where they are outside. We are over capacity due to the cold, leaving our guests to seek shelter elsewhere. For those who we cannot accommodate overnight, the donated blankets and jackets are all that we can give. Gloves, hats, and shoes also are high on the list of needed items for the season.
