District 7 Councilor Connect | August 07, 2026

This was a District 7 Councilor Connect meeting held on August 7, 2026, featuring a presentation by representatives from Catholic Charities about a new housing stability program developed in partnership with the Albuquerque City Council. The program focuses on homelessness prevention by providing rental assistance, move-in cost support, and personalized case management to vulnerable populations including veterans, seniors, and working individuals with incomes between 50-80% of Area Median Income (AMI). Catholic Charities reported assisting 238 households with rental and move-in costs and described plans to expand the program with additional funding sought through the upcoming state legislature. The discussion included details on landlord engagement, financial assistance limits (up to $2,500 per client), and the use of a cloud-based case management system to track services. Council members and attendees expressed strong support and discussed ways to advocate for increased funding and volunteer involvement. No formal votes or contract awards were reported during the meeting.