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Empty Stocking Fund: Delivering help, sharing hope
In this op-ed, Santa Fe Community Foundation President & CEO Christopher Goett shares how the Empty Stocking Fund embodies our region’s spirit of community care. Since 1981, it has helped local families navigate sudden crises by covering urgent expenses. With a new season of giving ahead, the Foundation invites everyone to help bring stability and hope to neighbors in need.
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Rocky Mountain Youth Corps
Historically, young women have faced barriers in conservation. Women hold a mere 38% of positions in environmental sciences. The inception of the "Fems & Thems'' Crew within the LGBTQ+ framework at Rocky Mountain Youth Corps empowers cisgender women and LGBTQ+ individuals to actively embrace conservation careers.
Q&A with Alex Hanna
In 2013, Alex Hanna and his husband Yon Hudson sued the Santa Fe County Clerk to be legally married. Soon after, he was introduced to the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s Envision Fund, New Mexico's first and largest fund dedicated to LGBTQ+ causes.
Wildfire Support — Southern New Mexico
The Greatest Needs Impact Fund is currently directing efforts to Lincoln and Otero. This fund will provide financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people, animals, and places affected by the devastating wildfires in Southern New Mexico. Our hearts are with our communities and neighbors in Lincoln and Otero.
Community Matters: Dr. Opal Lee & Mrs. Dione Sims
This month on Community Matters, we are truly honored to be joined by 97-year-old activist Dr. Opal Lee, affectionately known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," along with her granddaughter Mrs. Dione Sims. Together, these remarkable women have walked miles—both literally and figuratively—to make June 19 a federally recognized holiday in the United States. Tune in to hear Dr. Opal Lee's inspiring message of hope, resilience, and her vision for a brighter future.
The Envision Fund: Leading LGBTQ+ Philanthropy in New Mexico since 1997
The Envision Fund of the Santa Fe Community Foundation is the first and largest philanthropic entity in New Mexico dedicated to LGBTQ+ causes. To celebrate Pride Month, we look back at Envision's origin and remarkable 27-year journey serving LGBTQ+ New Mexicans.
A Conversation with Dr. Opal Lee: Event Recap
May 29, 2024 marked a historic moment for our community as we welcomed the renowned Dr. Opal Lee — known around the world as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" for her role in making June 19 a federally recognized holiday — to New Mexico for the very first time.
