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Support Flood Relief Efforts in New Mexico & Texas
Our sister community foundations in New Mexico and Texas are providing critical support in the wake of devastating July 2025 floods. We encourage community members who would like to support emergency relief and recovery efforts to donate to the following funds.
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National Indian Youth Leadership Project: Project Venture
Founded and rooted in New Mexico, the National Indian Youth Leadership Project has been working over three decades to help Indigenous youth to embrace their potential through outdoor adventure and service. Its flagship program, Project Venture, was created under the guidance of Indigenous elders to strengthen and increase protective factors and reduce risk factors that predispose Indigenous adolescents to negative and risky behaviors.
Solace Sexual Assault Services
For 50 years, Solace has helped survivors and our community restore strength in the face of adversity through the healing power and life-affirming services of a specialized clinical team, advocacy center, and education and prevention experts.
Western Resource Advocates
Western Resource Advocates fights climate change to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. Last month, WRA and its partners celebrated Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signing of Senate Bill 9, establishing the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund, the largest land and water conservation investment in New Mexico history.
Santa Fe Conservation Trust
The Santa Fe Conservation Trust works to improve everyone's quality of life in and around Santa Fe through its conservation, trails, and community programs that provide more equitable access to nature. Last year, SFCT protected 2,200 acres, created over 75 miles of trails, hosted 28 field trips, and more.
Community Matters: Executive Director Learning Circle
This month on Community Matters, we speak with Ross Chaney, the Co-Facilitator of the Executive Director Learning Circle at the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s Learning Hub. This popular program connects and supports Executive Directors in our local nonprofit sector, covering topics like board diversity, organizational growth, personal resiliency and beyond.
New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors
Last year, New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors (pictured here) celebrated its 40th anniversary. Since their inception, this all-volunteer nonprofit has completed over 780 projects to improve public lands in New Mexico, including 34 last year at locations like the Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Galisteo Basin, Rio en Medio, and Santa Fe National Forest.
