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2025 Juneteenth Recap
Thank you to all who joined the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund at Santa Fe Community Foundation for Juneteenth commemorations in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We were grateful for the opportunity to come together as a community in remembrance, solidarity, and joy in honor of Black freedom and culture. This year marked a special moment for the Empower! Fund as it announced its inaugural round of grants in support of Black life, arts, and culture in New Mexico.
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Nizhóní Smiles
Nizhóní (Beautiful) Smiles Dental Program is the only non-profit dental program located on the Navajo Nation in the rural community of Shiprock, New Mexico. The program opened its doors in 1994 offering orthodontic(braces) services and later expanded to include general dentistry. The program has provided services to numerous patients, the majority of those being residents of the Navajo Nation.
Community Matters: New Mexico Legal Aid
On this episode of Community Matters, we’re joined by Sonya Bellafant, Executive Director of New Mexico Legal Aid, a nationally acclaimed civil legal aid organization that advocates for, defends, and gives voice to low-income New Mexicans.
Q&A with Andrew Rudnick
We sit down with Andrew Rudnick, a seasoned philanthropic leader and fund advisor at the Santa Fe Community Foundation. Andrew’s journey into philanthropy is deeply rooted in personal experiences and shaped by extensive involvement in community foundations. "Community foundations use their staff and general operating funds to leverage what the donors believe in... They also bring generations of families together around philanthropy. The results are an exponential increase in philanthropic impact."
2024 Piñon Awards: Event Recap
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the Santa Fe Community Foundation presented its 38th Annual Piñon Awards, which honor northern New Mexico's vital nonprofit sector. We invite you to relive this magical evening by browsing photos and videos from the event.
Q&A with Kelly Pope
With a background in educational technology and building curriculum for teachers and students, SFCF fund advisor Kelly Pope is no stranger to the transformative power of education. "There’s so much work to do here in northern New Mexico and it's exciting to work with change makers who have an aligned vision around helping students and families thrive."
Community Matters: The Memory Care Alliance
This month, we have the pleasure of speaking with David Davis, the founder and executive director of The Memory Care Alliance. This New Mexico-based nonprofit provides education and support to families impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia — courageously replacing social stigmas with compassionate understanding, and a vision for life after diagnosis.
