WASHINGTON ' U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich welcomed $10.9 million in U.S. Housing and Urban Development grants to help New Mexico families, veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness. The grants will go to communities across the state, including five new organizations and four others that did not receive funding last year. The total represents an increase of about $500,000 over last year for Continuum of Care programs.

"Everyone deserves a quality place to call home, and this funding is particularly welcome news at the holidays. The grants will help families and veterans across our state find a safe place to live, either in the form of rental assistance, supportive housing or temporary shelters," Udall said. "Our goal is to end homelessness permanently, and I'm proud that several New Mexico communities are making real progress. I'm concerned that some in Washington are proposing dangerous cuts in housing assistance. These community-based grant programs are helping to end the cycle of homelessness, and I will fight as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee against any proposals that would prevent New Mexicans from getting the help they need to get back on their feet permanently."

"Stable housing is the foundation for economic security. These federal resources will go towards efforts to end homelessness in communities across New Mexico," Heinrich said. "I am proud of the important work these local organizations do every day to connect youth, families, and veterans experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter, lifesaving services, and pathways toward economic stability and permanent housing. I will continue fighting to ensure our communities have the resources they need to help people find their way home."

Below is a list of grant recipients by county:

BERNALILLO COUNTY
Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless, Inc. / AHCH Coordinated Assessment
Renewal
$71,140

Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless, Inc. / Supportive Housing
Renewal
$127,641

Barrett Foundation, Inc. / Milagro Permanent Supportive Housing (Albuquerque)
Renewal
$92,028

Bernalillo County / Renee's Project
Renewal
$67,892

Catholic Charities / Partners in Housing
Albuquerque
Renewal
$284,170

Catholic Charities / Proyecto La Luz RRH
Albuquerque
Renewal
$238,073

Catholic Charities / Proyecto La Luz Services
Albuquerque
$52,350

City of Albuquerque / Albuquerque CoC Planning Project
Planning
$165,858

City of Albuquerque / CLNkids Rapid ReHousing Project
Renewal
$226,599

City of Albuquerque / Rapid ReHousing - City of Albuquerque
Renewal
$905,261

City of Albuquerque / Rental Assistance - AHCH/SMHC
Renewal
$1,439,728

City of Albuquerque / Rental Assistance - TLS
Renewal
$457,265

City of Albuquerque / Transitional Housing - City of Albuquerque
Renewal
$138,982

Crossroads for Women (formerly Human Rights Advocacy) / Crossroads Chronic 2016
Albuquerque
Renewal
$144,508

Crossroads for Women (formerly Human Rights Advocacy) / Crossroads Non-Chronic 2016
Albuquerque
Renewal
$240,627

NewLife Homes, Inc. / Sundowner
Albuquerque
Renewal
$42,800

St. Martin's Hospitality Center / Dual Diagnosis Outreach
Albuquerque
Renewal
$92,700

St. Martin's Hospitality Center / Welcome Home
Albuquerque
New
$100,000

Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico / Downtown @ 700 2nd
Albuquerque
Renewal
$70,510

Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico / Homeward
Albuquerque
Renewal
$167,653

Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico / Pathways Supported Housing Program
Albuquerque
Renewal
$147,442

Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico / Sevagram Supportive Housing
Albuquerque
Renewal
$229,599

Therapeutic Living Services, Inc. / Frank Gray House
Albuquerque
Renewal
$157,383

Therapeutic Living Services, Inc. / Mesa House
Albuquerque
Renewal
$109,233

Catholic Charities / Sandoval SHP
Albuquerque
Renewal
$205,915

Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico / Chuska Permanent Supportive Housing
Albuquerque
New
$63,234

SANTA FE COUNTY
New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness / Albuquerque Coordinated Assessment System 2016
Santa Fe
Renewal
$25,000

Casa Milagro Inc. / Supportive Housing Program
Santa Fe
Renewal
$101,001

City of Santa Fe / Siringo Senior Permanent Housing Program
Renewal
$40,164

New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness / Balance of State Coordinated Assessment 2016
Santa Fe
Renewal
$55,786

New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness / NM HMIS (1) 2016
Santa Fe
Renewal
$29,603

New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness / NM HMIS Expansion (2) 2016
Santa Fe
Renewal
$134,111

New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness / NM501 CoC Planning Project 2016
Santa Fe
Planning
$143,885

Saint Elizabeth Shelter Corporation / Casa Cerrillos Permanent Housing for Homeless Disabled 2016
Santa Fe
Renewal
$74,098

Saint Elizabeth Shelter Corporation / Sonrisa Family Supportive Living Program 2016
Santa Fe
Renewal
$64,403

Santa Fe Community Housing Trust / Shelter Plus Care Renewal 2016
Santa Fe
Renewal
$139,961

The Life Link / Life Link Eastern New Mexico
Santa Fe
Renewal
$178,511

The Life Link / Life Link La Luz PRA
Santa Fe
Renewal
$240,966

The Life Link / Life Link S+C AB
Santa Fe
Renewal
$418,814

The Life Link / Life Link S+C C
Santa Fe
Renewal
$132,059

The Life Link / Life Link S+C D
Santa Fe
Renewal
$112,000

The Life Link / Life Link S+C E
Santa Fe
Renewal
$45,129

Youth Shelters and Family Services / Rapid Rehousing for Homeless Youth in Santa Fe FY16
Renewal
$139,613

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