Value Place - Albuquerque Partners with New Mexico Veterans' Integration Center

Value Place is pleased to announce a new partnership with the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services to provide transitional lodging for veterans and their families. 

The Albuquerque Value Place is now setting aside 55 of its 121 rooms for veterans who participate in programs offered by the New Mexico Veterans' Integration Center.  This unique private company and Veterans' Administration partnership is the first of its kind in the nation.

"This will mean a significant upgrade for the veterans and their families," said John Garcia, Secretary of New Mexico Veterans' Affairs.  "The Integration Center will continue its mission to serve these families, but in a bigger and more modern facility."

The New Mexico Veterans' Integration Center offers a variety of services to its participants, including healthcare screening, counseling and job training.  All programs are designed to help participants fully assimilate to civilian life.  It is the only such veterans' facility in the country.

A Value Place - Veterans' Integration Center partnership kick-off event was recently held at the Albuquerque Value Place.  Among those attending the event were Secretary Garcia; Senator Tim Keller (D-NM); Representative Martin Heinrich (D-NM); and NM Senator Tom Udall (D-NM). 

David Johnston, COO for one of Value Place's largest franchise groups, Quanah Hospitality Partners, and George Houser, Value Place Property Manager, also attended the event.  Johnston and Houser were both instrumental in initiating and solidifying the partnership, and were recognized for their efforts to do so. 

"We are extremely honored to have this opportunity to help these veterans in their time of need," said Johnston, a veteran himself who served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  "It's the least we can do for the men and women who've served our country.  It's our way of now serving them," he said.