Justice & Mission
Justice has a goal: Shalom
To do justice is to remove the constraints that keep people from living the life that God intended.
Serve Locally
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Shine Partnership
We have a developing, long-term partnership with our nearby elementary school, Marie Hughes. Our Shine volunteers care for and support teachers, students, and families in a variety of ways throughout the year.
Location: Westside, Albuquerque.
Good for: Families, small groups, evening events.
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Saranam
Saranam provides a two-year transitional housing program coupled with supportive services aimed at breaking the cycle of homelessness for families. Their holistic approach includes education, life skills training, and community building to empower families toward self-sufficiency.
Location: Eastside or Westside, Albuquerque.
Good for: Families, small groups, one-time service opportunities
Next Step: Call or email Sunny Holmes to schedule a service opportunity.
Other Opportunities
In addition to Refuge's Justice & Mission Partners, these ministries and non-profits are doing good work in our city."
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Arches Career focuses on one-on-one mentoring for teens, aligning them with professionals in their field of interest to discuss life, career goals, and future planning. This mentorship often involves monthly Saturday meetings, making it ideal for professionals with limited availability.
Location: International District, Albuquerque.
Good for: Adults and professionals with limited availability. Saturdays, once-a-month commitments, and mentoring relationships. For one-time opportunities call.
Next Step: Contact founder Ashley Procter to schedule mentoring opportunities.
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The Harbour, a program of the New Mexico Dream Center, is dedicated to combating underage human trafficking by providing safe housing, comprehensive support services, and advocacy for victims, aiming to facilitate healing and restoration.
Location: International District, Albuquerque.
Good for: Direct Street Outreach - Friday nights, Adults only,
One-time Service Opportunities - packing supply bags, cleaning, sorting through donations, etc. - Weekdays during the day (Family, Small Groups)
Next Step: Email Volunteer Coordinator Birga Alden to schedule a service opportunity.
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Juntos engages with children and teenagers through educational and discipleship-educational programs designed to foster personal growth, community involvement, and leadership skills, aiming to empower youth in the International District.
Location: International District, Albuquerque.
Good for: Small groups, families. Provide Meals on Monday nights for kids, stay for the evening, and help with the kids 6-8 pm.
Next Step: Email Laura.
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A Peaceful Habitation offers support and transitional services to women re-entering society from correctional facilities, providing housing, mentorship, and resources to facilitate successful reintegration and reduce recidivism.
Location: Uptown, Eastside, Albuquerque.
Good for: Women, Adults, Small groups, One-time service opportunities.
Next Step: Email Leticia.
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Next Step Ministry provides a supportive environment for men transitioning from incarceration, offering Bible-based discipleship, life skills programs, safe housing, and assistance with employment to promote stable and productive lives.
Location: Eastside, Albuquerque.
Good for: Men-only groups, Bible study and fellowship (no children) ongoing on Thursday night only.
Next Step: Call Todd Loudon.
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The Rock at Noonday serves the homeless and hungry in Albuquerque by providing meals, showers, clothing, and holistic support services aimed at fostering stability, self-sufficiency, and the compassion of Christ.
Location: 2400 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
Good for: Adults, Ongoing service opportunities. Weekdays on Tuesday through Friday mornings. Youth with an adult chaperone.
Next Step: Call for weekend morning opportunities.
Learn Globally
Aspire Academy
Located in the Bugesera Region of Rwanda, Aspire Academy aims to end generational poverty through wholistic education. We deeply believe in the values of Aspire and leaders, Ivan and Jordan Mbaraga. This partnership includes relationship, financial support, and partnership / mutual learning trips.
We believe in doing work that is
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To contextualize means that we don’t bring our preconceived notions of who people are or assume their needs, but instead, we listen, learn, and love in the name of Jesus according to his example and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
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Mutuality is a relationship where people engage as equals - each party is seen as a contributor and learner who holds dignity, value, and insight. Mutuality is a posture of “we have something to learn from each other”. As a result, all parties are built up, made stronger, and experience greater kinship with one another.
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A wholistic view of ministry is to recognize God’s care for the whole person - to bring the Gospel that is good news to the physical, spiritual, emotional, and social well-being of a person. That the whole Gospel would meet the whole person and as a result, God would use whole people to redeem whole communities.
Give Generously
The JAM Partnership Fund exists to be a faithful steward of Refuge’s generosity, channeling our resources with justice, compassion, and strategic impact — locally and globally. We aim to embody the heart of Jesus by responding to urgent needs and investing in long-term flourishing.
