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Magoffin Veterans Shelter

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Magoffin Veterans Shelter

This facility was created to provide safe, permanent housing for single men and women who are mentally disabled and chronically homeless.

01/04/2025

🎉 Celebrating 31 Years of Compassion and Commitment!

The Opportunity Center for the Homeless is proud to mark 31 years as the only truly barrier-free shelter in our community. For over three decades, we’ve stood by one simple truth: the word “no” does not exist here.** 💛

No matter how someone arrives at our doors or the challenges they face, we remain steadfast in keeping those doors open and offering help to anyone in need, without judgment or hesitation.

We are the Opportunity Center — a place where hope thrives, and everyone is welcome. 🌟

To our incredible supporters: thank you for standing with us through the years. Your kindness and generosity fuel our mission and make this journey possible. Together, we’ve shown that when our hearts are in the right place, anything is possible.

Here’s to 31 years strong—and many more to come. Let’s continue to be kind, thoughtful, and thankful, creating opportunities for those who need it most. 🙌

12/31/2024

💖🕊️💖 Honoring Lives Lost in Darkness 💖🕊️💖

On December 20th, 2024, the eve of the winter solstice—the longest and darkest night of the year—our community gathered in solemn remembrance of the 35+ men and women who tragically lost their lives while enduring homelessness this year.

With hearts heavy with sorrow, we lit candles in their honor. Each flame flickered not only for those we knew but also for the many who passed unseen and unknown, far from the warmth of community. Their lives, no matter how brief or shadowed, held meaning. They were our neighbors, our brothers and sisters, and they deserved better.

Ray Tullius, Executive Director of the Opportunity Center for the Homeless, shared these profound words:
“One life lost due to homelessness is one too many for a loving and supportive community like ours. This event is a call to action to remember those we have lost and to cherish our loved ones this Christmas season."

As we navigate this season of giving and reflection, may their memories serve as a powerful reminder of our shared humanity and the urgency of our work. Let us renew our commitment to ensuring that no one faces such darkness alone. Together, we can illuminate the path toward hope and dignity for all.

12/25/2024

Here's to a holiday season that's more joy than chaos, and a New Year packed with opportunities. Thanks for sticking with us, and we're looking forward to more adventures together.

12/03/2024

❄️As the weather turns colder and the season grows lonelier for many, we invite all federal employees to make a difference by contributing to the campaign and the Opportunity Center for the Homeless. 👉Look for us under #12755 at https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/offerings - Go to the top left of the page and click FIND A CHARITY! Find us by our EIN #74-2634199 or the CFC number provided above.

🥰 Your generosity can bring warmth, hope, and support to those in need—near and far. Together, we can create a positive impact that changes lives!

12/02/2024

🌟 Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! 🌟 Let's make it the BIGGEST online giving day for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) ever! 🎉

💙 Your support can change lives! Imagine providing a warm meal, clean clothes, and vital support to someone in need. Just $20 can make that happen for one person for an entire day! 🙌

Join us in spreading kindness and generosity—every gift counts. Use CFC #74-2634199 to donate and help us reach our goal!

👉 Get started now at https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/offerings and make a real impact. Let's and transform lives together! 💖✨

11/28/2024

🍂🦃Happy Thanksgiving from the Magoffin SRO! 🦃🍂

This Thanksgiving, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to YOU—our amazing supporters. 💕 Your generosity has provided safe and stable housing to those who need it most, giving them the opportunity to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Because of your kindness, the Magoffin SRO continues to be a place of refuge and possibility for our residents. We are so thankful to have you as part of our mission to serve the most vulnerable in our community.
As we reflect on all we’ve accomplished together, we ask for your continued support. Every dollar makes a difference in transforming lives. Please consider making a donation to keep this important work going: https://homelessopportunitycenter.org/donate-funds

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and blessed Thanksgiving. Thank you for being part of our family! 🧡

With gratitude,
The Magoffin SRO Team💖

10/17/2024

🌟 Today is El Paso Giving Day! 🌟

At the Opportunity Center for the Homeless, we believe no one should go hungry or without support. Your generosity helps us provide 300,000 meals and essential services to those in need, right here in our community.🥘

💙 Every dollar counts in making a difference. With your donation, we can continue to offer meals, shelter, and hope to the homeless population in El Paso.

It’s your chance to be part of something bigger today! 🙌

Click below to donate and help transform lives: https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/ocforthehomeless

07/04/2024

🎆🎉 Happy 4th of July, everyone! 🎉🎆

As we celebrate Independence Day, we want to wish all our friends a safe and joyful holiday. We are incredibly grateful for our community. We want to remind you that the Opportunity Center for the Homeless Veterans Shelter Program is open and ready to support you, even on holidays. 🇺🇸

Come by for a warm meal, shelter, and services. Together, we can make this day special. Stay safe and strong, and celebrate the spirit of freedom and community! ❤️🤍💙

06/01/2024

TH❤️NK Y❤️U EL P❤️S❤️
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our Housing Fund through the GECU Foundation initiative.
🏡 Your support brings a wealth of opportunities to Veterans and elderly individuals (Abuelitos) looking to leave homelessness behind. 🫶🎉

Address

1307 Magoffin Avenue
El Paso, TX
79901

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm
Friday	7am - 6pm

Telephone

(915) 838-1808

Website

http://www.homelessopportunitycenter.org/

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