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Albuquerque,
New Mexico
Cross-Cultural Bridges

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Trip Type

Reach Trip - These trips are a mix of hands-on service and educational pieces. They teach about the topic through service and then focus on learning about how the justice focus is part of a larger, systemic issue. Learn more about the different between Connect Trips and Reach Trips by clicking here.

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Ages

Middle School Students, High School Students, College Students, Adults​

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Maximum Group Size

25 people, including adults

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Available Dates​

  • June 15 to 20, 2025

  • June 22 to 27, 2025

  • FILLED - June 29 to July 4, 2025

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a city where centuries of rich cultural history intersect with present-day challenges of poverty and homelessness. Its deep ties to Indigenous peoples, including the 19 Pueblos, serve as a backdrop to understanding the struggles faced by many in the region today. Despite its vibrant cultural diversity, New Mexico has one of the highest child poverty rates in the nation, and Albuquerque has seen a rise in homelessness as migrants seek refuge from both the north and south. 

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By joining Be The Neighbor in Albuquerque, participants will have the opportunity to explore the complex relationship between history and modern-day social issues in the area. Through service and educational experiences, groups will delve into the systemic challenges faced by the region’s Indigenous communities, including the effects of colonization and the Doctrine of Discovery. Albuquerque offers a unique chance to practice cultural humility while fostering a deeper understanding of how historical and systemic factors contribute to the struggles faced by Indigenous and migrant populations today. 

 

Be The Neighbor’s summer programming begins on Sunday evening and concludes on Friday morning. You may stay an additional night to explore see the city in this location for an additional $10 per person. Check out is 10 am Saturday morning.


Trip costs follow our equitable pricing model. You can read more about it here. We want everyone to be able to participate no matter their financial realities. Regardless of which level you select, your trip includes: 

 

  • A simple breakfast, lunch and snack Monday morning through Friday morning

  • A dedicated Site Director and Intern(s) to facilitate your week

  • Fully planned service and educational experiences

  • Theological reflections created to engage participants in connecting what they are learning to their faith

  • Lodging, including showers, dedicated sleeping rooms, gathering rooms, and kitchens use - most sites include air mattresses or cots for all of your participants

  • Costs covered for honorariums for speakers, activities, supplies for projects with community partners, and any entrance fees for educational experiences

  • A reusable water bottle for each participant

  • Discussion guides for small groups on Reach trips and small group interactive education led by BTN staff on Connect trips

  • Journals for each participant

  • Online orientation for your adult leaders 

  • A coupon code to get t-shirts at-cost (shirts will be included at the Neighbor pricing level)

 

Please note that your group will be responsible for dinners and transportation during the week.

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