A native Northern New Mexican, an Air Force veteran, he spent many years working construction as a carpenter, estimator and project manager. After that he spent many years working as a building inspector. About 11 yeas ago he started volunteering at the Interfaith Shelter (Pete’s Place) and continues to this day. In 2019 he became a Chaplain and founded Chaplain Joe’s street Outreach at about the same time.

Doug has been working with Chaplain Joe for over three years distributing supplies to the homeless. Previously he worked at Consuelo’s Place as a Case Manager helping homeless residents find housing and needed resources. Previous to that he was a retail store manage at the largest sporting goods store in Santa Fe. He is an advocate for the unhoused people and animals of Santa Fe. His role includes hands-on operations and boots on the ground distribution of supplies and food to whomever needs it.

With a B.S. in Education, Ericka discovered her passion for working with the unhoused. She has spent the past 20 years in Santa Fe serving in the fields of behavioral health and homeless services. Her work includes providing comprehensive community support services at Presbyterian Medical Services, The Life Link, and as a Program Manager at Casa Milagro.

Currently, Ericka serves as the Program Manager at the Santa Fe Suites for St. Elizabeth Shelter & Supportive Housing. She considers it an honor to help amplify the voices and needs of our unhoused community members.

Ericka also volunteers with the Santa Fe Housing for All group, the Interfaith Shelter, and Chaplain Joe’s Street Outreach. She is inspired by the words of Mahatma Gandhi: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”