Community Matters: Earth Care
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Alma Rivera & Miguel Acosta of Earth Care
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
This month, our radio show Community Matters invites Alma Rivera, Environmental Justice Campaign Manager, and Miguel Acosta, Co-Director, of Earth Care to discuss the work of Santa Fe Mutual Aid with SFCF Hub Coordinator, Yolanda Cruz.
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About Community Matters
Our monthly radio show invites subject experts and community leaders to talk about the challenges and inequities our region faces and possible solutions that could contribute to its growth. Hosted by Santa Fe Community Foundation Philanthropy HUB Coordinator, Yolanda Cruz, Community Matters airs on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 PM on KSFR (101.1 FM).
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