Holiday Magic for
Veteran Families
This holiday season, the Veterans Integration Centers (a.k.a "The VIC") is coming together to honor and support the veteran and military families in our communities —including our transitional housing residents and families supported across all VIC programs.
Join us in bringing warmth, joy, and holiday magic to our community’s military children!
A Private Celebration for participating veteran Families
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Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
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Location: New Mexico Veterans Memorial, Albuquerque, NM
What’s in Store for Our Invited Families:
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North Pole HQ: Photos with Santa!
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Fueling Station: Delicious food, festive treats, fruit juice, and hot chocolate.
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Holiday Cheer: Seasonal music, family fun, and guaranteed toys for every child and teen.
Look for Us in the ABQ Twinkle Light Parade on December 5th!
Keep an eye out for the VIC holiday float in Albuquerque's annual Twinkle Light Parade! Our team and volunteers will be out celebrating with the community—come wave hello, cheer us on, and share in the holiday spirit with the VIC family!
How you can help
We are collecting gifts for all age groups to ensure
every child in our participating veteran families
—from toddlers to teenagers—
feels celebrated this season.
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Children’s Toys
(Ages 0–12):
Games, plush toys, sports equipment, action figures, dolls, building sets, and creative art kits.
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Teen Gifts
(Ages 13–17):
Gift cards (retail, gaming, movies),electronics, headphones, personal care sets, outerwear, and hoodies.
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Financial Contributions:
Direct monetary gifts allow our team to purchase missing age-group items and fund food, hot chocolate, and event supplies.
Who We Are
The Veterans Integration Center (VIC®), A 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2005, is a resource for Veterans and their families in New Mexico. The VIC provides a multitude of services including multiple housing assistance options, peer support, food and nutrition, and case management services to Veterans, their families and the community.
As a proactive and innovative agency that primarily serves veterans and their families experiencing housing insecurity and severe financial crisis, the VIC’s extensive outreach efforts have earned a trusted reputation from numerous communities across New Mexico, especially in the expansive rural areas where few resources exist for those in need. This includes our highly rural Veteran and Native American populations throughout New Mexico.
In many locations, the VIC has developed strong partnerships with local programs that enable others to help our nation’s Heroes and their families seamlessly. In other situations, VIC staff will travel to any part of the state to provide support and bring the services to the Veteran client.