This place has had several names, I call it "Gibson Gateway" This is another housing program that lacked actual Case Managers, and housing to place residents in.

The only low income housing was a new apartment built at Eubank and Central, it offered 25 Program Based Vouchers (PBV) that were in competition with several hundred people on Albuquerque Housing Authority waiting list, I know of one person that was awarded a voucher (congrats, Poco & Chuck!)

My experience was bad here too, the requirement to get into the "program" was an income, a social security card and a Birth certificate.

The staff was dead set to get me signed up for social security, even though I have an income and do not want to draw SS until I reach 70yrs old, and they DEMANDED that I produce my ss card and birth certificate to copy for their records (that sent up a red flag) I have a real ID, I have an income, I don't want SS because I will be 70 in a couple of short years (ss pays 75% before you turn 65, 100% from 65 to 70 and 125% 70 and over) when you claim SS you are locked in at that rate for the rest of your life. I'm healthy even though I have some health issues, I don't smoke, drink or do drugs , I will live for at least another 20 years.

Bottom line, Steven and James wanted me out of there program after 2 months Steven kicked me out for not giving him or the temp. staff my birth certificate.

The food was OK, very redundant and loaded in carbs, but nothing stopping anyone from leaving or buying your own food (unless you have an appointment every morning) several microwaves and refrigerators, although they kept setting appointments day after day for the exact same thing, the purpose was to cause me to miss an appointment so they had a reason to kick me out, I didn't miss any appointments and still got kicked out!

This is not a homeless shelter it is a transitional housing program:

Transitional housing programs under HUD are designed to assist homeless individuals or families in moving towards independent living, typically for up to 24 months, with supportive services. These programs are governed by federal regulations, including 24 CFR Part 91 and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program regulations, which outline the legal framework and requirements for such housing initiatives.

The program is operated by Community Bridges Inc. Yet another Pheonix, Az non-profit, why wont the city of Albuquerque contract with local non-profits? or better yet form it's own non-profit corporation that could more effectively manage tax-payer property, instead of enriching inept foreign Non-profits that can't seem to follow the simplest HUD guideline?

As long as money and careers are being made from homelessness it will never end!