Albuquerque Couple Known for Helping Homeless Now Seek Community Support

Anthony and Elizabeth Osborne face medical challenges and housing insecurity after years of assisting others in need.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Anthony and Elizabeth Osborne, an Albuquerque couple who have traveled the country providing aid to people experiencing homelessness, now find themselves in need of help. After Anthony's brain cancer diagnosis and Elizabeth's type 2 diabetes requiring insulin, the couple's medical costs forced them to lose their home. They have been staying in a shelter since February and are hoping the community they once served can now support them.

Why it matters

The Osbornes' story highlights the fragility of housing and healthcare security, even for those dedicated to helping others. Their journey underscores the challenges faced by the working poor and uninsured when medical emergencies strike, as well as the potential for community support to make a difference in people's lives.

The details

The Osbornes began their mission of helping the homeless after facing their own hardships, traveling from city to city in an RV donated by a church member to provide hot meals, clothing, and other assistance. However, Anthony's brain cancer diagnosis and Elizabeth's type 2 diabetes requiring insulin led to mounting medical costs that eventually forced them to lose their home. They have since returned to Albuquerque and have been staying in a shelter since February.

  • The Osbornes began their mission of helping the homeless after facing their own hardships.
  • Anthony was diagnosed with brain cancer, requiring treatment.
  • Elizabeth has type 2 diabetes and relies on insulin.
  • Medical costs forced the couple to pay out of pocket, eventually making it too expensive to keep their home.
  • The Osbornes returned to New Mexico from Texas and have been staying in a shelter since February 2026.

The players

Anthony Osborne

One half of the Albuquerque couple known for traveling the country to help people experiencing homelessness. He was recently diagnosed with brain cancer.

Elizabeth Osborne

One half of the Albuquerque couple known for traveling the country to help people experiencing homelessness. She has type 2 diabetes and relies on insulin.

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What they’re saying

“It humbled us and gave us greater respect for the homeless. We knew they had harder times, but we didn't know how hard until we lived it.”

— Anthony Osborne (kob.com)

“You gotta help people, or they are not going to survive.”

— Elizabeth Osborne (kob.com)

“It was always something with the insurance and not being able to get our meds.”

— Anthony Osborne (kob.com)

What’s next

The Osbornes have created a GoFundMe page to raise funds to help cover their medical expenses and secure stable housing.

The takeaway

The Osbornes' story serves as a powerful reminder that even those dedicated to helping others can face unexpected hardships, underscoring the importance of community support and the fragility of housing and healthcare security for the working poor and uninsured.