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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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Lensic Performing Arts Center
The Lensic Performing Arts Center is Santa Fe’s year-round home for the performing arts and New Mexico’s largest performing arts education provider, reaching 13,000 students annually. The Lensic also programs events throughout New Mexico as Lensic 360, including 50+ free events with the annual Santa Fe Summer Scene program.
Community Matters: The Power of Community-Led Giving, Part Two
The second installment of our special two-part Community Matters episode continues the conversation with leaders of the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s identity-based giving circles. From celebrating cultural resilience to advancing equity and joy, this episode shines light on the power of community-led giving to shape a more inclusive and vibrant New Mexico.
Chama Valley Arts
Chama Valley Arts cultivates creativity, learning, and community through arts and culture. They collaborate with local schools, offer youth and adult classes, camps at their arts center, and are opening a new pottery studio.
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.
Cornerstones Community Partnerships
Since 1986, Cornerstones has worked in partnership with communities to restore historic structures, preserve cultural landscapes, encourage traditional building practices, and conserve natural resources.
2025 Pride Recap
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the Envision Fund of the Santa Fe Community Foundation at Pride on the Plaza for a vibrant day of LGBTQ+ celebration, visibility, and allyship.
