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During one of Albuquerque’s colder months, several community partners came together for a morning of service, connection, and “sharing the love” with our unsheltered relatives. On a crisp Saturday morning in early February, multiple local community-based organizations and two dozen volunteers gathered to distribute essential supplies and send love and kindness to those facing the chilly winter weather. Several NB3 Foundation staff members were on-site on distribution day, offering their time and energy to ensure a successful event. In addition, one member of the NB3 Foundation youth council, Kanaan Hoffman, also spent part of his afternoon sorting donated clothing after school.
The event, which reached several parts of the Albuquerque Metro Area, focused on the immediate survival needs of the unsheltered population. Building on the momentum of four previous winter drives organized by the Traditional Wellness Program of First Nations Community Healthsource, the morning was dedicated to the distribution of ‘stay warm’ items, personal hygiene kits, and compact meal kits. A significant portion of the morning’s impact was made possible by a generous donation from Roadrunner Food Bank, which provided 200 meal kits. A donation drive, a potluck, and several volunteer days led up to the event. One of the goals of the event was to reach out to community members with an outpouring of love and kindness, especially towards those who may not always seek that assistance. Following the shared meal of stew and oven bread at the close of the event, the volunteers walked away with a sense of gratitude and appreciation for everyone who showed up to make February a little warmer and loving for the many unsheltered relatives this event reached.
“We believe community empowerment means more than just the programs we fund. It means showing up. We partner with organizations like First Nations Community Healthsource to support the important work they are already leading and to stand alongside those serving our unsheltered relatives,” Simone Duran, director of community empowerment said. ” Supporting events like ‘Share the Love & Warmth’ allows our team to stand alongside trusted community partners who are doing critical, hands-on work every day. We also encourage staff from all departments to join these efforts, as volunteering together strengthens our team and deepens our collective commitment to uplifting the broader community.”
