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Q&A with Victoria Rabinowe
In this heartfelt Q&A, SFCF fund advisor Victoria Rabinowe shares the powerful personal history and values that shape her philanthropic journey. A native New Yorker and the descendant of Austrian refugees, Victoria was inspired early on by her family's resilience and commitment to helping others. Her giving is deeply rooted in memory, justice, and gratitude—supporting local organizations that champion immigrant rights, empower women and girls, foster peace, and uplift artisans. Through the Foundation, she has found a trusted partner to help steward her inherited legacy into impactful community action. With warmth and clarity, Victoria reveals how philanthropy can be both a tribute to the past and a promise to the future.
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Community Matters: Lightning Boy Foundation Inc
On this episode of Community Matters, we’re joined by Steve Larance, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Lightning Boy Foundation Inc, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering in building confidence and integrity in native youth through culture and artistic expression.
New Mexico Kids Matter
New Mexico Kids Matter advocates for children who have been abused or neglected by empowering community volunteers to speak up for them in the foster care system with the goal of having every child grow up in a safe, nurturing, and permanent home.
IndigenousWays
IndigenousWays is a Native led Indigenous Arts Non-Profit founded in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2007. IndigenousWays highlights Indigenous artists of all media as well as 2SLGBTQIA+ and differently abled performers.
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."
