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SNAP benefits loss: what you can do
460,000 New Mexicans are facing an urgent challenge. With the recent suspension of SNAP benefits and the ongoing federal government shutdown, 21% of state households are suddenly without one of the most basic forms of support: food assistance. Nonprofits, community partners, and food pantries are working swiftly to provide resources to fill in the gap as best they can.
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Community Matters: Dr. Opal Lee, Dione Sims & Hakim Bellamy
In honor of MLK Day, on this Community Matters episode we share a portion of our conversation between renowned activists Dr. Opal Lee and Ms. Dione Sims — both instrumental in the movement to make Juneteenth a federally-recognized holiday — and Hakim Bellamy, the inaugural Poet Laureate of Albuquerque and advisory committee member of the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund at Santa Fe Community Foundation.
Through Giving Circles, Santa Fe Community Foundation Exhibits the Value of Equity
The Foundation takes a direct approach to philanthropy, helping deploy funds and resources to not only meet the needs of people, organizations, and causes in New Mexico, but also empower them to flourish far into the future. The Foundation has found that one of the best ways to accomplish this synergy is through stewarding identity-based giving circles.
Thank you to our 2024 Learning Hub facilitators
As we approach the end of 2024, we would like to recognize those who have played a significant role in making this year's Learning Hub programming an incredible success. We're so grateful for the support of our amazing facilitators and panel guests, who have contributed to over 48 learning opportunities tailored to New Mexico's nonprofit sector.
Community Matters: Bienvenidos Outreach
On this episode of Community Matters, we’re joined by Susan Tarver, Executive Director of Bienvenidos Outreach, a nonprofit that provides food, clothing, and other essential services to low-income individuals and families in the Santa Fe area.
Santa Fe Community Foundation announces $840,000 in grants to local nonprofits
The Santa Fe Community Foundation is pleased to announce $840,000 in grants to 58 nonprofits serving Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and San Miguel counties as part of its 2024 Fall Community Grants Cycle.
Santa Fe Baby Fund awards $65,000 in support of infant and toddler well-being
The Santa Fe Baby Fund, an initiative of the Santa Fe Community Foundation that supports the well-being of infants, toddlers, and their caretakers, is pleased to announce $65,000 in grants to seven local nonprofits.
