United Way of Eastern NM and other organizations in Clovis, Portales, and Tucumcari are working together to carry out the Point In Time Count (PIT) for people experiencing homelessness in our area. The PIT Count is conducted to provide accurate data for United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The effort to hold an accurate count for New Mexico is being led by the NM Coalition to End Homelessness on January 31 to February 3, 2023 for our area.
Those wishing to help can either join the PIT Count process or donate items that will be given to our neighbors in need Jan 31-Feb 3, 2023. For information call UWENM 575-769-2103
Donate items for our homeless citizens!
Items will be offered at multiple locations to our neighbors in need during the during the Point-In-Time (PIT) count (taking place January 31 – February 3, 2023). Deadline to donate 1/30/2023
Some suggested donations include (but not limited to):
-socks
-blankets
-hand warmers
-hats
-gloves
-scarves
-nonperishable lightweight food
-giftcards-Subway/ McDonald’s
-wet wipes
-hygiene items
-sleeping bags
DROP OFF SITES 9a-4p
Clovis — Matt 25 Hope Center — 1200 N Thornton Street, Clovis
Portales — Hope Ministries /Bride to Hope — 320 S Avenue A, Portales
Tucumcari — Huffman Counseling & Wellness – 108 W Center Street, Tucumcari
For more information or to learn more about how to get involved, call 211 or email staff@unitedwayenm.org.
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About United Way of Eastern New Mexico
United Way of Eastern New Mexico is a local human service organization focusing charitable giving on the issues and needs of families in Curry, Roosevelt, and Quay counties. UWENM is a grant maker in our area funding programs at 12 local agencies that fight child abuse and domestic violence; end hunger; take care of our elderly and disabled; fight homelessness; and provide youth development. UWENM also provides direct service through 2-1-1 information referral line; Game Changers; the Successful You Career Closet; and the Volunteer Action Center. In 2023, UWENM staff directly helped over 2,200 of our neighbors—connect to the help they needed, avoid homelessness, improve their employment situation, and volunteer with local non-profits that changes lives.
For more information, visit
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