Hope Through Recovery
Following the Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon Fire Complex, the land is scorched and burned. Our watersheds are compromised by very real threats of soil erosion, flooding and contaminated water supplies. The scale of this challenge is more than any one organization can assume. Foundation partners can have a big impact on this work, which needs immediate implementation and will, undoubtedly, take years to complete.
Last week, the Hermit's Peak Watershed Alliance invited us to join them north of Las Vegas, NM to learn more about the important work ahead in the restoration of our lands and water. Here are photos from our visit:
Supporting community-led response efforts in Minneapolis
In response to the recent ICE surge in Minneapolis, our sister community foundation Minneapolis Foundation has announced a new round of grants through its OneMPLS Fund to support organizations meeting immediate community needs. These funds will help provide essentials such as food, housing support, and emergency assistance to families and individuals navigating sudden disruption and uncertainty.
ARTsmart Scholarship Accepting Applications
ARTsmart's "Art Changes Lives" Scholarship is now accepting applications for 2026. This scholarship supports graduating seniors from Santa Fe County who show strong artistic talent and plan to pursue studies in visual arts, design, or media arts. Learn more and apply by March 6.
SNAP benefits loss: what you can do
460,000 New Mexicans are facing an urgent challenge. With the recent suspension of SNAP benefits and 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.
