McCurdy Ministries
A century of serving children and families in the Española Valley
McCurdy Ministries is a local nonprofit and National Historic Institution of the United Methodist Church located in the Española Valley, serving children, youth, and families. For more than 100 years, McCurdy has been a trusted presence in the community — first as a mission school and, in 2024, transitioning into a Family Resource Campus designed to meet the evolving needs of local families.
At the heart of McCurdy Ministries is a commitment to be a place of grace, hope, and welcome.
We strive to lift up families with compassion offered through practical, accessible support. We offer the community resources through the Lighthouse Clothing Pantry, the Food Depot food pantry, and our new role as a regional Diaper Bank.
In addition to basic needs assistance, McCurdy offers a five-star PreK program, mental health counseling services, summer camps, and the LEER children’s literacy program, which includes the Enchanted Forest of Reading. Together, these programs support children’s development, learning, and emotional wellbeing at every stage.
Our goal is to create be a place of welcome, hospitality, hope, and grace as we empower the lives of children, teens and their families in the Española valley.
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The Santa Fe Community Foundation invited its nonprofit partners to submit stories related to our January topic of Early Childhood & Families.
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