Reel Fathers
Nurturing Creative Expression
REEL FATHERS is a Santa Fe-based social nonprofit founded in 2009 to support fathers, youth, and families in building strong, vital relationships. We work with men to add meaning, enjoyment, and skill to the lived experience of fatherhood. We work with youth to provide a felt understanding of personal identity and how it’s shaped by father, family, and culture. In 2022, we served over 700 youth in four schools with a highly engaging program of social emotional learning featuring expressive writing and visual art work. This creative approach helps meet an urgent need of many youth who are struggling with family disruption, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
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The Santa Fe Community Foundation invited local nonprofits to submit stories related to our September topic of Education.
La Clínica del Pueblo de Río Arriba
La Clínica del Pueblo de Río Arriba has been a trusted healthcare provider in northern New Mexico for more than 50 years, ensuring families in rural and remote communities can access quality, culturally responsive care close to home. Serving as a primary source of care for infants, toddlers, and caregivers in Rio Arriba County, the clinic recently launched La Clínica Baby Essentials — a new “baby bank” offering essential supplies, parenting education, and infant health screenings.
The Food Depot
Families need more than groceries to stay healthy and stable. That is why The Food Depot also operates Diaper Depot, providing diapers, wipes, and resources to hundreds of families each month. This wraparound program supports household well-being and helps families stay on a stronger path toward food security.
McCurdy Ministries
Local nonprofit McCurdy Ministries shares their story, including the early childhood programs that support young children and families in the Española Valley, offering care, education, and essential resources during critical early years.
