 SSVF stands for Supportive Services for Veteran Families. Our program serves low-income veteran families who are either in danger of experiencing homelessness or already experiencing homelessness. The program reaches veterans and their immediate family members living on the streets and prevents evictions.
Goodwill’s SSVF Program offers what is called Rapid Rehousing (RRH). The National Alliance to End Homelessness defines rapid re-housing as “short-term rental assistance and services. The goals are to help people obtain housing quickly, increase self-sufficiency, and stay housed. It is offered without preconditions (such as employment, income, absence of a criminal record, or sobriety), and the resources and services provided are typically tailored to the needs of the person.” Goodwill’s SSVF program also provides case management, housing search, temporary financial assistance for rent, legal services, and the Shallow Subsidy service. The service offers a subsidy of 50% rent for up to 24 months for eligible veterans. A shallow subsidy offers more modest rental support over a longer period than traditional Rapid Rehousing. Veterans in need can contact Goodwill’s SSVF program via phone, on www.Goodwillit.org, or by walk-in. SSVF office locations: ALBUQUERQUE AREA Bernalillo, Sandoval, Socorro, Torrance, Valencia 5000 San Mateo Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 881-6401 ext.1850 Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm CLOVIS AREA Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Quay, Roosevelt, Union 2005 N. Prince St. Clovis, NM 88101 (575) 762-2631 Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm FARMINGTON AREA Rio Arriba, San Juan 1861 N. Hutton Rd. Farmington, NM 87402 (505) 326-6116 Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm GALLUP AREA Catron, Cibola, McKinley 1820 E. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-6066 Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm ROSWELL AREA Chavez, Eddy, Lea 2601 N. Main St. Roswell, NM 88201 (575) 622-6337 Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm SANTA FE AREA Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Santa Fe, San Miguel, Sandoval, Taos 3060 Cerrillos Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 216-3307 Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm
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Have you wanted to work on a film set? Don't know where to start? Goodwill offers a FREE Production Assistant Training Program that thoroughly prepares you for film and TV industry jobs. Taking the class will increase your chances of getting a job on a New Mexico production. In this success story, we interviewed one graduate; here's Shannon U's story.
Shannon took the Goodwill Production Assistant Training class in June of 2021. The training class was appealing to her because, like many people, she couldn't invest the time or money to take a course that lasted an entire semester. She enjoyed that the class was a thorough crash course. Shannon learned the essentials, such as walkie-talkie use, reading the call sheet, and lockups. She was immediately offered multiple jobs and chose to work on Outer Range, an American science fiction mystery-thriller filmed in Santa Fe. Shannon explained that the work comes and goes. You might work for two months and then have a three-week break before resuming "day playing" on new projects. She recommends that new PAs be extremely flexible, reliable, and display a good attitude. Typically, PAs who are excited to learn and grow are the ones that get picked.  Goodwill is offering a FREE Production Assistant Training Program. After attending this training program, the chances of success increase for finding a job in New Mexican film production. One graduate, Roman R., agreed to share his recent experience with the program.
Roman attended the November class in 2021. He liked the training because his class learned from three Assistant Directors (AD) who shared their unique experiences and provided an abundance of information. He said the most significant help was practicing walkie-talkies and learning set etiquette. Before the class began, Roman prepared by researching what a PA does, basic film terms, and what skills constitute a good PA. He also believes that showing an active interest in the job search process is beneficial. Roman had his first PA job within a week of the training as an additional PA or what the industry calls a "day player." "The training definitely prepared me for the work. PAs are a crucial extension of the AD department for communication and efficiency on set. We are extra eyes, ears, and hands." says Roman. When asked for tips to share, Roman suggests familiarizing yourself with the environments and crew. Roman comments. "it is best to introduce yourself to the Assistant Directors and make sure you know your primary role for the day. You need to know where the Crew Parking, Base Camp, and Set are in relation to each other. The most typical job for a new PA is lockup. Lockup means keeping everything that shouldn't be heard or seen out of the shot.” Another recommendation for those interested in pursuing PA jobs is to focus on communication skills and be as helpful and knowledgeable as possible while always minding your assigned tasks.  A Production Assistant, also known as a PA, is a film crew member. The job title is used in filmmaking and television for a person responsible for various aspects of a production. Production Assistant positions allow people to work in the film industry without seeking formal education. Usually, a crash course is all that's needed to get started. And PA jobs are plentiful because film production companies always need qualified people. There are many types of Production Assistants, such as Office, Set, Key, Cast, Crowd, Walkie Talkie/Set, Location, Accounting, and Daily PAs. Many of these positions will be available only on large productions, as smaller productions with low budgets usually have a team of floor runners rather than designated PAs.
A typical day for a Set PA starts with arriving half an hour to two hours earlier than the main crew. It's necessary to be flexible because some days can start at 5:00 am while others may begin at 1:00 pm. After arriving, a common first task would be ordering food for the crew and then setting up equipment. During the shift, a PA will be able to watch people rehearse and shoot scenes. Their job is to ensure everyone on set is quiet and isn't in the shots. The day is filled with shooting, and PAs may be expected to travel to different locations while shooting scenes. At the end of a long day, PAs make sure everyone gets off set safely and has all their paperwork. Typically, Production Assistants will be the last people off the set. Some tips if you're looking to become a Production Assistant:
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