A Conversation with Dr. Opal Lee: Event Recap
Welcoming the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' to New Mexico
May 29, 2024 marked a historic moment for our community as we welcomed the renowned activists Dr. Opal Lee and her granddaughter Mrs. Dione Sims to New Mexico for the very first time. Together with our newest identity-based giving circle, the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund, the Santa Fe Community Foundation was humbled to host a diverse group of participants — from senators and artists to media members and caring citizens — at the St. Francis Auditorium. It was powerful to be part of an audience of hundreds engaged in active listening and learning from Ms. Opal, whose perseverance was instrumental in making Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday and whose vision continues to inspire us all to create better futures.
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Photos by Shayla Blatchford
Santa Fe Community Foundation announces record-level $1 million+ in Community Grants
The Santa Fe Community Foundation has awarded $1,045,000 in 2025 Community Grants to 67 nonprofits serving Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and San Miguel counties. This marks the Foundation’s largest round of grantmaking through its Community Grants program to date.
Santa Fe Baby Fund awards $62,000 in support of infant and toddler well-being
The Santa Fe Baby Fund, an initiative of Santa Fe Community Foundation, is pleased to announce $62,000 in grants to 10 local nonprofits advancing the well-being of babies, toddlers, and their caretakers across northern New Mexico.
Envision Fund awards $110,000 to 22 LGBTQ+-serving nonprofits
The Envision Fund of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, the first and largest LGBTQ+ funder in New Mexico, is pleased to announce $110,000 in grants to 22 nonprofit organizations serving LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the state.
