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: IndigenousWays
The latest feature of our editorial series with Table Magazine shines light on IndigenousWays, a Santa Fe-based nonprofit that offers educational, artistic, and musical programs to serve Native peoples and their supporters, as well as initiatives aimed at promoting cultural awareness, values and traditions.
Umoja ABQ
Founded by refugee leader Chantal Muhumure, Umoja ABQ empowers refugee and immigrant women with the education, resources, and support they need to build self-sufficient, thriving lives. Through programs ranging from financial literacy and driver's education to maternal health and workforce development, Umoja ABQ is helping families create new opportunities and stronger futures in New Mexico.
LGBTQ Grant County
With support from the Envision Fund at Santa Fe Community Foundation, LGBTQ Grant County is strengthening its foundation and expanding year-round programming for LGBTQ+ youth, elders, and allies in rural southwest New Mexico.
