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.
Nonprofits supporting the health and well-being of local youth
At the Santa Fe Community Foundation, we believe that when young people thrive, our entire community benefits. Across northern New Mexico, dedicated nonprofits are working tirelessly to ensure that children and teens have access to the healthcare, mental health support, and resources they need to grow, learn, and succeed.
Local nonprofits leading the way in senior services
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that more than 30% of New Mexico's population will be over age 60 by the year 2030, an increase of nearly 50% from 2012. We invite you to learn more about local nonprofits that are working to meet a critical and ever-growing need for senior services.
New Mexico Kids Matter
New Mexico Kids Matter advocates for children who have been abused or neglected by empowering community volunteers to speak up for them in the foster care system with the goal of having every child grow up in a safe, nurturing, and permanent home.
