Brother Mathias Barrett was the legendary friend of the homeless; his life's work was providing shelter to the homeless men and women throughout the United States.

In 1985 he founded Barrett House emergency shelter for women and children. In 2005, Barrett House moved into its present location, expanding its capacity to provide a safe and healthy environment to more clients.

In 1988 we opened Casa Milagro, a group home for women over 35 who have psychiatric disabilities. We provide a permanent housing option, Art Therapy and AfterCare.

In 1997 we established Bridges to Self-Sufficiency, a transitional housing program offering single women with or without children the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to live independently. The program provides intensive case management and life skills training.

Casa Verde was established in 1999 and provides affordable, permanent housing for 13 women living with chronic mental illness.

In 2005, Casa Socorro was established as a permanent housing program for single women who have been chronically homeless.

Barrett Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization in Albuquerque, New Mexico, helping homeless women and children build better lives. In addition to food, clothing and shelter, Barrett Foundation provides case management, critical skills training and the support needed to plan and establish a more stable future for themselves and their children.

Our programs include:
-Barrett House, emergency shelter for single women, and women with children;
-Bridges, supportive, transitional living for women and children;
-Casa Milagro, transitional housing for women with mental illness;
-Casa Verde, permanent housing for older women with chronic mental illness who have graduated from -Casa Milagro.
-Casa Socorro, a permanent housing program for women who have been homeless for at least three years.

Barrett House Attic, a store that helps fund Barrett Foundation’s operations year-round.
Barrett Foundation: Building Futures for Women & Children
10300 Constitution Avenue NE • Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 246-9244 • fax (505) 246-9272

 

Holiday Stroll 2009
New Mexico's Unique Holiday Event!
Friday, December 4, 2009 from Noon to 9:00 pm

SAVE THE DATE of Friday, December 4, 2009 for the 12th Annual Old Town Holiday Stroll, one of the largest and best-known events of the holiday season.

Festivities include music and entertainment throughout Old Town, the lighting of the giant Christmas tree at Plaza Don Luis, a Santa Claus parade around Old Town Plaza with Santa Claus in residence in the evening, and luminarias all evening.

Sponsors of the 2008 Old Town Holiday Stroll were 770 KKOB, 99.5 Magic FM, OLD TOWN Merchants Association, Barrett Foundation, New Mexico Department of Tourism, City of Albuquerque, Clear Channel Outdoor and Plaza Don Luis.

 

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