The Art of Generosity: Bienvenidos Outreach
Stories have the power to connect, inspire, and spark meaningful change. That’s why we’re proud to launch The Art of Generosity, a new editorial series in partnership with Table Magazine New Mexico.
This series shines a light on the people and organizations shaping the cultural, social, and economic fabric of our region. Each story features one of our nonprofit partners — many of them past Piñon Awardees — whose work reflects the generosity, resilience, and creativity that define northern New Mexico. Through these stories, we aim to deepen understanding of community needs while celebrating those working every day to meet them.
In this first story, we meet Susan Tarver of Bienvenidos Outreach, whose work reflects how compassion, connection, and everyday acts of generosity can help neighbors meet basic needs and build lasting support systems.
“We ask clients for ideas on how to improve their lives. That’s why we’ve expanded from just providing food and clothing to helping people feel equal."
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As you explore these stories, we invite you to consider how you can be part of this work. Your generosity helps fuel the organizations and individuals strengthening our community every day. Reach out to our team to learn how you can join partner with us in supporting the people and ideas that make northern New Mexico thrive: giving@santafecf.org.
The Art of Generosity: Forest Stewards Guild
The Art of Generosity — our editorial series with Table Magazine — shines light on the people and organizations strengthening communities across New Mexico. The latest feature spotlights Forest Stewards Guild, a Santa Fe-founded nonprofit celebrating 30 years of promoting responsible forest management across the United States.
New Mexico Acequia Association
Youth education and outreach are central to the work of the New Mexico Acequia Association. Through these programs, young people engage with their local acequias and build the skills to become future community leaders.
River Source
River Source supports people advancing watershed stewardship to create significant community engagement and long-lasting impacts for intergenerational learning and ecological restoration. We provide science and policy education and the building of watershed and climate resilience in New Mexico. Our goal is to be weavers, bringing together elders, youth, and land managers to spark action for caring for our water, forests, and land and leveraging the full potential of people working together.
