New Mexico non-profit aims to fight homelessness during the holidays
"It's just about fulfilling the need and making an impact," said Luna.
"It's just about fulfilling the need and making an impact," said Luna.
"It's just about fulfilling the need and making an impact," said Luna.
New Mexico is battling a housing crisis, and for many, these cold winter months can be difficult without a place to call home.
Ed and Krista Luna are a husband and wife that began a non-profit called Humanity33. Their mission is to help people in their community throughout the year, especially during the holidays.
Ed and Krista have seen the damage homelessness can cause firsthand.
"We had family members that were experiencing homelessness, two of my brothers-in-law. We got out among those experiencing homelessness and heard their stories," said Ed Luna.
That's when they started Humanity33 in 2019. Since then, they've delivered personal care packages, food, and water to homeless encampments.
"We decided this was something we wanted to do. We want to make an impact on the community through this non-profit. It's just about fulfilling the need and making an impact," said Luna.
Ed is also a CVS store manager, so now, Humanity33 is partnering with CVS to help. One of those initiatives was with the Roadrunner food bank, and Ed and Krista say they hope this is one step toward helping those facing homelessness.
"My wife and I have a vision board in our house with what we want this non-profit to become in the next three years. We want to continue to make a stronger impact on this issue," said Luna.
Humanity33 is also working with CVS Health on a winter coat drive at 13 CVS locations throughout Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Española. You'll be able to drop off any used coats for people experiencing homelessness through Dec. 31.