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May 6
1 min

New Project!

We've been at this for 15 years now, and our reach, goals, and accomplishments grow every year—and this one is really seeking to break the

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Joel Wigelsworth

Mar 20, 2018
3 min

Are Homeless People Lazy?

There are a number of psychological factors involved in the reality of homelessness. It is often viewed as an individual problem instead ...

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Two Tone Grant

Jan 24, 2018
1 min

Thank you...

Hello, everyone! This year has been really incredible and it is because of the love and support of so many volunteers, donors, businesses...

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Have you ever asked “Why don’t they just go to a shelter?”

alightinthenightco

Mar 26, 2017
2 min

Have you ever asked “Why don’t they just go to a shelter?”

That’s a great question, and I used to ask that same one before I began working with people who live on the streets, both directly and acade

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alightinthenightco

Mar 19, 2017
1 min

First Yard Sale of the Year a Success!

We had the first of our semi-annual yard sales last weekend (March 11), and the first as an official nonprofit. It was so busy, with wave...

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alightinthenightco

Jan 27, 2017
1 min

We Have Official Nonprofit Status!

Although we've been serving Albuquerque's homeless community since 2005, we are now an official nonprofit organization! We're very excite...

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A Light in the Night Has an Official Website!

alightinthenightco

Jan 11, 2017
1 min

A Light in the Night Has an Official Website!

After several years of word-of-mouth referrals, a Facebook presence, and cruising the streets of Albuquerque, A Light in the Night Commun...

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