SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS IN DOWNTOWN ALBUQUERQUE ARE BEING STEPPED UP. THE NEW MEXICO VETERANS INTEGRATION CENTERS IS WORKING WITH THE CITY, HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS, ST. MARTIN’S AND HEADING HOME TO OFFER FREE SHUTTLE RIDES AROUND DOWNTOWN TO GET TO THE SERVICES THEY NEED.
THERE WILL BE SOMEONE WITH THE PROGRAM ON THE SHUTTLE TO HELP THOSE USING THE SERVICE TO GET WHERE THEY NEED TO GO. THE SERVICE STARTED MONDAY AS A PILOT PROGRAM WITH THE SHUTTLE BEING SPONSORED BY THE CITY’S FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE OTHER GROUPS.
