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Concours du Soleil
Concours du Soleil, an annual fundraising event organized by the Foundation and five local business men called the “Cinco Amigos” celebrated the 11th annual Concours du Soleil in September. The Cinco Amigos joined other philanthropists to support economic development, job growth and entrepreneurship during this event.
Desert Forge Foundation
Desert Forge Foundation helps combat veterans find hope, strength, restoration and employment. Of an estimated 60,000 unemployed New Mexicans, 7,500 are veterans. Desert Forge Foundation helps to meet the employment needs of veterans through its Warrior Farmer Project, providing training and meaningful employment to veterans on three working farms in the Atrisco area of Albuquerque. Veterans engage in food localization, a training and employment program in traditional farming and hydroponic greenhouse food production and learn techniques for leveraging renewable energy as a source for sustainable farming. The 2017 Gala theme, Moonlight and Motorcars at the Oasis, showcased pristine automobiles from classic to exotic, nestled in an evening surrounded with intriguing oasis treasures. All while raising funds to support worthy causes. This year’s gala and crowdfunding netted $190,000.
EntrepreneurshipGrants
Desert Forge Foundation Teen Start-Up Weekend – Bosque School $60,000 $2,000
Other 2017 Support Grants:
Martin Luther King Indoor Track Meet $2,500 Keshet Ideas and Innovation Community Program $2,000 UNM Formula SAE Program – Lobo Motorsports $10,000 UNM Foundation for Law School Scholarships $18,600 Albuquerque Community Foundation $25,000
RALLY DU SOLEIL
Concours du Soleil also hosts Rally du Soleil as part of its fundraising efforts to support economic development. This all-inclusive event offers luxury accommodations and gourmet meals across some of the most stunning and least-traveled roads across northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. The event undoubtedly paved the way for a new tradition to celebrate pre-1973 vintage and exotic automobiles across New Mexico.
CONCOURS DU SOLEIL
