News & Stories

In this heartfelt Q&A, SFCF fund advisor Victoria Rabinowe shares the powerful personal history and values that shape her philanthropic journey. A native New Yorker and the descendant of Austrian refugees, Victoria was inspired early on by her family's resilience and commitment to helping others. Her giving is deeply rooted in memory, justice, and gratitude—supporting local organizations that champion immigrant rights, empower women and girls, foster peace, and uplift artisans. Through the Foundation, she has found a trusted partner to help steward her inherited legacy into impactful community action. With warmth and clarity, Victoria reveals how philanthropy can be both a tribute to the past and a promise to the future.

College and Career Plaza ensures that students in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico graduate with a vision and a plan for the future. Alliyah Noor, Executive Director of College and Career Plaza, shares the importance of early guidance for future goals.

New Mexico Wild, alongside a diverse coalition of stakeholders, helped secure a crucial protection that will temporarily shield vital tributaries and headwaters in Santa Fe and San Miguel counties while federal agencies study the possibility of extending protections for 20 years.

Celebrate Planet Earth puts nature into the hands of children. With classmates & family members, children plant sunflower seeds, observe the metamorphosis of butterflies, feed birds & care for gardens & trees.

Through education, innovation, and collaboration, Quivira works in coalition with ranchers, farmers, government agencies, and land stewards to foster resilience on working lands. Quivira works to support the community and implementation of regenerative agriculture until it is embraced as a crucial piece of our food systems, our land stewardship, and our solutions to climate change.

In 2024, New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors celebrated its 42nd year of continuous operation. We originated from a 1982 initiative by the Appalachian Mountain Club.