2022-2023 Giving Together

GIVING TOGETHER 2022–2023

The Santa Fe Community Foundation's GIVING TOGETHER program supports our mission to inspire philanthropic generosity, strengthen nonprofits, and foster positive change to build a more vibrant, healthy, and resilient region.

The Santa Fe Community Foundation is proud to provide the GIVING TOGETHER catalogue as a resource for our entire community.

We invite our dedicated fundholders to use this catalogue to add to the Foundation's grantmaking power, helping us to address critical local needs. We also encourage our larger community to use Giving Together as a resource to learn more about our region's vital nonprofit sector.

By GIVING TOGETHER , we can have a greater impact in our communities by ensuring that services and resources get delivered to those who need them. We ask you to join us in supporting our local community.

GIVING TOGETHER IS EASY...

1 Decide whether you want to direct your grant recommendation to the Foundation's Community Leadership Fund, to the general grant pool, to a specific proposal, or to all three. Don't forget! You can always make an unrestricted grant to the Foundation's pool of funds used for the community grant cycles.

2 Log into the Donor Portal (donor advised fundholders only) to initiate your grant request: https://portal.santafecf.org/donor-portal. Please indicate Giving Together in the “Grant Purpose” section. Minimum is $250.

3 If you are interested in learning more about any of the enclosed grant proposals, please contact Diane Hamamoto at 505.988.9715 ext. 7008 or dhamamoto@santafecf.org

YOUR CONTACT FOR GIVING TOGETHER:

Diane Hamamoto

Director of Grants & Community Impact dhamamoto@santafecf.org

505.988.9715 ext. 7008

Since its inception in 2010, the GIVING TOGETHER program has generated nearly $7 million in additional funds to area organizations.

SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Community Initiatives & Funds

Our community initiatives and funds strive to advance equitable access to opportunities in Santa Fe and our surrounding communities. These proactive and flexible initiatives utilize strategies that go beyond grantmaking to emphasize community outreach and partner collaboration, skill strengthening, community research, and narrative sharing. We thank you for learning more and for joining us in this work.

Community Leadership Fund

Mission | Our Community Leadership Fund (CLF) allows the Santa Fe Community Foundation to improve community outcomes in four significant ways: increase donor impact, improve nonprofit skill and performance, expand and enhance our grantmaking, and invest in strategic initiatives. CLF allows the Foundation to serve as a convener of people, ideas, and funds, and provide leadership in the northern New Mexico's nonprofit sector.

Proposal | Contributions to CLF are among the most critical resources that contribute to the work we do here at the Foundation each day—from supporting food security to safety net health services, to working on creating housing solutions and elevating our educational system, to the far-reaching technical assistance work we do with nonprofits that has made us the largest nonprofit training and skill building provider in New Mexico. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our donors and community partners.

Noteworthy | CLF allows us to produce the Giving Together catalogue, which made over $1.4 million in additional grant dollars possible in 2021. Additionally, our Community Leadership Fund underwrote all of our emergency wildfire relief grantmaking in 2022—ensuring 100% of donations reached New Mexico children and families in need.

Community Resiliency Fund

Mission | To support New Mexico’s capacity to recover from difficult, sweeping events, dismantle systems of racism, and protect our land—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.

Proposal | On October 15th, 2021, the Santa Fe Community Foundation turned 40. In honor of this milestone, we created the Community Resiliency Fund to support: programs that

build the resilience of those most vulnerable to emergencies; efforts to adapt and recover from the effects of climate change, such as drought, extreme weather events, floods, and other natural disasters; organizations responding to urgent public health needs, including pandemics and behavioral health crises; and initiatives for long-term systemic changes that prevent hate crimes and promote anti-racism.

Noteworthy | In 2022, communities across our funding region of Mora, San Miguel, Rio Arriba, and Santa Fe counties were devastated by the largest wildfire season in New Mexico’s history. Our Community Resiliency Fund enabled us to provide immediate assistance. To date, we have made over $500,000 in wildfire relief and recovery grants through this fund.

Dollars4Schools

Mission | Dollars4Schools is 100% committed to student success and classroom support. Our unique grassroots structure provides Santa Fe public school teachers with a local web-based "helping hand." Proposal | With your support, Dollars4Schools can continue our work as a trusted local funding resource for Santa Fe public school teachers, providing direct funding for their classroom programs, and ensuring students receive the essentials they need to succeed in school and in life. From school supplies and books to science kits, warm winter coats and everything in between, we have proudly funded nearly 1,000 classroom requests since 2013. 100% of every dollar donated to Dollars4Schools goes directly into a public-school classroom. Noteworthy | One Santa Fe Public Schools teacher said, “I want to let you know just how much Dollars4Schools means to me. I am but one person, but I work with children who matter greatly to me. Without your help, I would not be able to provide opportunities and experiences for them. I am forever grateful.”

Envision Fund

Mission | To promote the health, safety, and empowerment of at-risk and underserved LGBTQ+ New Mexicans.

Proposal | We seek funding to support organizations that are working to create an HIV-free generation in New Mexico; combat discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in any form; support school-based programs that create a safe environment for all students, including LGBTQ+ students; and promote reproductive health.

Noteworthy | The Envision Fund is the largest philanthropic entity in New Mexico dedicated solely to serving the LGBTQ+ population. The Fund has made over $1 million in grants since inception in 1997.

Fund for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Mission | To support a diverse array of responses to refugee needs.

Proposal | Needs the fund will address include, but are not limited to, transportation for affected persons toward permanent housing and/or settlement; basic services for affected populations including medical and behavioral health care, food access, and employment support services; and legal advice and representation of affected populations.

Noteworthy | Opened in 2019 in partnership with the City of Santa Fe, the Fund’s grants have supported refugee and asylee work in Santa Fe and on the New Mexico border. Populations served represent individuals and families, including LGBTQidentifying people, from a wide refugee diaspora.

Native American Advised Fund

Mission | To enhance Native lifeways now and for future generations in New Mexico by promoting a spirit of sharing and supporting native community initiatives.

Proposal | Led by an advisory committee that reflects the diversity of our region’s 23 pueblos, tribes, and nations, NAAF funding supports grantmaking to organizations that emphasize the commitment to Native core values: community, language, culture, and environment.

Noteworthy | Originally founded in 1993 with a seed grant from Allan Houser, the Native American Advised Fund has granted over $500,000 to 50 different tribes, schools, and organizations. With Native communities being some of the hardest hit during the pandemic and recent wildfires and flooding, the need for investments that support their longterm resilience and prosperity, environmental justice, food and water sovereignty, and greater family economic security is stronger than ever.

Nonprofit Merger Fund

Mission | The Merger Fund will provide grants to Santa Fe area nonprofits whose boards are engaged in discussions to consider a merger.

Proposal | Because the merger process can be very expensive due to attorney fees, due diligence, etc., we invite contributions to this Fund that will make grants to eligible nonprofits engaged in a merger process.

Noteworthy | In Santa Fe County alone, there are over 850 nonprofits registered as 501c3s. While the numbers of nonprofits, per se, do not tell us anything about their effectiveness or redundancy, there are certainly instances where some nonprofits, especially smaller, more challenged groups, may be able to find strength and greater effectiveness by joining forces with like organizations.

The Philanthropy Hub

Mission | The Philanthropy Hub at the Santa Fe Community Foundation is a learning and gathering place for the sector. We partner with local facilitators to support skill building, peer connection, leadership development, and ecosystem strength. We are committed to fostering equity through this work.

Proposal | Funding supports our annual work with learning opportunities that address nonprofit board responsibilities, finance, communication, fundraising, program delivery, and leadership skills. Programs have included the Board Orientation Program, Emerging Social Sector Leaders, Dismantling Systemic Racism in the Nonprofit Sector, Learning Lab Series, Deeper Dive Workshops, New Mexico Planned Giving Roundtable, Santa Fe Fundraising Immersion, and New Mexico Women of Color Nonprofit Leadership Initiative.

Noteworthy | “There was so much incredible information that everyone benefited from and, truly, we are so appreciative of [the facilitator's] time, effort, and expertise in sharing it with us! Our entire group from the New Mexico Film Foundation spoke afterwards about how wonderful it was and how it has made us all eager, now, to put all we've learned in to action.” –On behalf of all of us at the NMFF, Cynthia Mulvaney, Board Secretary

Santa Fe Baby Fund

Mission | To promote the healthy development of babies and toddlers in Santa Fe County, prenatal through age four, and raise awareness of the critical importance of investing in early childhood for the benefit of our community.

Proposal | Funding supports Santa Fe Baby Fund, which has been serving our region’s youngest and most vulnerable neighbors for 10 years. Its programs and activities include annual competitive grantmaking, awareness raising, and advocacy work on early childhood issues and resources to connect families of young children to early childhood programs and services.

Noteworthy | For every $1 invested in high quality early childhood programs, there are $4 to $9 in returns over that person's lifetime. Last year, the Santa Fe Baby Fund granted $45,000 to organizations that increase access to high quality, affordable infant and toddler care; support the early childhood workforce; improve access to reproductive health services for adolescents and young adults; support young parents and their infants and toddlers; and/or support grandparents or other non-parent kin raising infants and toddlers.

Special and Urgent Needs (SUN) Grants

Santa Fe Artist Medical Fund

Mission | The Santa Fe Artists' Medical Fund was founded in 1998 by a group of Santa Fe individuals who were concerned about the problems encountered by professional artists who are under- or uninsured, and thus, at risk of serious financial difficulties in the case of medical emergencies.

Proposal | Contributions will support assistance depending on the applicant's circumstances. Funds are distributed to pharmacies, hospitals, health care providers, and medical equipment suppliers—not individuals.

Noteworthy | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicate 10.2% of New Mexico's two million people have no insurance of any kind.

Mission: We created quick turnaround SUN grants to address the short-term needs of nonprofits. With a relatively small amount of funding, SUN grants help an organization take advantage of an unbudgeted, unforeseen, and timesensitive opportunity or emergency that will enhance or preserve the ability of the organization to meet its mission.

Proposal: Funds further our support for nonprofits who apply for funding in times of critical and unforeseen situations.

Noteworthy: Given the very small size of this pool of funds and the overwhelming need in this area, we do not have the capacity to consider requests for operating expenses due to budget deficits or shortfalls.

ENVISION FUND

We invited requests from organizations throughout New Mexico that work to improve:

• Creating an HIV-free generation in New Mexico

• Combating discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in whatever form (such as employment, housing, immigration, access to health services, etc.)

• Supporting school-based programs that create a safe environment for all students, including LGBTQ+ students

• Ensuring access to comprehensive sexuality education, voluntary contraception, abortion care, and other reproductive/sexual health services

The Envision Fund at the Santa Fe Community Foundation promotes the health, safety, and empowerment of at-risk and underserved LGBTQ+ New Mexicans. The largest philanthropic entity in New Mexico dedicated solely to serving the LGBTQ+ population, the Fund has made over $1 million in grants since its inception in 1997.

Casa Q, Inc.

H2 Academic Solutions Scholarship Fund

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Mission | To provide safe living through housing, services and advocacy. We are family and friends that support and strengthen our community through love and acceptance. We are celebrating and welcoming LGBTQ+ youth and allies. At Casa Q, we are thinking long term to build resiliency, selfdetermination, and self-efficacy for every young person that needs us.

Proposal | Casa Q seeks funds to help increase access to housing, health, education, and employment opportunities for the LGBTQ+ youth we serve. Funds will be used to help administer housing and aftercare programs, build community networks, and develop long term resources for our youth in a shelter setting and our new Transitional Living program. Casa Q will provide a full range of housing, support, and case management support.

Noteworthy | 68% of LGBTQ+ youth who are experiencing homelessness have mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. 60% have been sexually victimized on the street, while 31% have dealt with domestic or partner abuse issues. LGBTQ+ youth who are experiencing homelessness are at greater risk than other young people. LGBTQ+ young people are more than seven times as likely to experience acts of sexual violence than straight homeless youth.

Mission | To encourage and support the community in central New Mexico by providing youth and adults in need of support or academic opportunities that they would not otherwise receive.

Proposal | H2 Academic Solutions Scholarship Fund is requesting funding to continue to provide our LGBTQ+ youth with a club of their own. With the help of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, our club has been running for 2 years now! This has provided a safe and fun place for LGBTQ+ youth in Valencia County to be themselves.

Noteworthy | According to data of the 2017 NMYRRS, “compared to cisgender students, those who identified as transgender, genderqueer, or gender fluid, or who were not sure of their gender identity, were at much higher risk for housing instability, suicidal behaviors, substance use, and being victims of bullying and sexual violence.” Working with LGBTQIA+ youth provides insight into what they are facing, creating opportunities as an organization and community to contribute to their safety and wellbeing.

Heart Gallery of New Mexico Foundation heartgallerynmfoundation.org

Mission | To place at-risk foster children and educate the public and raise awareness of the need for children who have aged out of foster care. Heart Gallery of New Mexico Foundation (HGNMF) raises funds to help LGBTQ+ children, children in protective custody and youth who have aged out of foster care with educational assistance, immediate personal needs (housing, transportation, etc.), and life skills training to aid in the successful transition to becoming productive citizens.

Proposal | HCNMF helps LGBTQ+ foster children who have aged out of foster care get set up so they have a chance to be successful on their own. This can be anything from helping with obtaining a driver's license, a place to live, job training, and employment.

Noteworthy | All foster kids are listed as homeless Approximately 20% of kids who age out become instantly homeless. Most will experience homelessness at some point. The focus of HGNMF is on lifting aged-out foster youth out of homelessness and preventing them from becoming homeless.

Human Rights Alliance

hrasantafe.org

Mission | To educate, engage, encourage, and celebrate LGBTQ+ inclusion, pride, and acceptance for all people. The Human Rights Alliance (HRA) was founded in 1993 with the primary goal to end discrimination of all kinds. HRA seeks to build coalitions with groups who will work for the civil rights of all New Mexicans and to develop outreach programming to support the community.

Proposal | We are looking to grow our outreach initiative to get more of the LGBTQIA2S+ involved with civic matters and in their local communities, especially among our young adult populations.

Noteworthy | Based upon the communications we have had with our partners at the Santa Fe Community College, we know that the younger populations that attend the college ages 17 to 20 need outreach in the form of understanding the political process and their place in the process.

IndigenousWays indigenousways.org

Mission | To promote living in balance for diverse communities through music, arts, outreach and events. Our vision is to reach Indigenous & LGBTQIA2S+ communities through outreach with music, the arts, and Indigenous wisdom that creates and enhances survival and sustainability. Proposal | To combat discrimination against LGBTQAI2S+ (2S) people, IndigenousWays will support Indigenous 2S artist performances at the 2023 IndigenousWays Festival (IWF) seasonal monthly series. The IWF will be filled with entertainment, food vendors, and invitations for artists’ booths, providing opportunities for self-sustainment while sharing their creative talents and celebrating our enriched lives. IWF will provide American Sign Language interpreters, so the events are inclusive to all.

Noteworthy | Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 10 to 24 (The Trevor Project, 2020). Suicide risk is higher among people who identify as LGBTQ (CDC , 2020). Two-thirds of LGBT older people have experienced victimization (SAGE, 2021). Our programs highlight Indigenous 2S content that strengthens and supports the local community and that can broaden the understanding of those we live among. IWF project celebrates the lives of Indigenous 2S community members as we are proudly visible!

Justice, Access, Support and Solutions for Health: Casa de Salud casadesaludnm.org

Mission | Casa de Salud is a permanent project of Justice, Access, Support and Solutions for Health. Casa de Salud's mission is to interweave traditional and conventional medicines to meet the physical and spiritual health needs of its patients in a welcoming, just, creative, and inclusive environment; to provide fair priced health care to anyone in need; and to promote a learning and leadership development environment for practitioners, staff, volunteers, and patients.

Proposal | Casa de Salud is a nonprofit integrative clinic in Albuquerque that responds to needs for affordable primary care, queer and trans healthcare, and addictions care in central New Mexico. We embrace a holistic approach using a wide range of conventional, natural, and traditional medicines. We train the future healthcare workforce of New Mexico and advocate for health system change. We aim to strengthen our work to support queer, trans, and gender nonconforming community members with dignified high quality healthcare.

Noteworthy | More than 75% of our patients are uninsured and do not have access to affordable high quality healthcare. Even among those who are insured, such as many of our queer and transgender patients, there are significant struggles finding culturally humble clinicians and queer/trans competent healthcare systems.

Office of Student Wellness, Santa Fe Public Schools

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Mission | The Safe Zones Program at Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) is a district-wide program designed to create more welcoming, inclusive, and affirming environments by identifying and training staff to provide extra support for students, especially those who are dealing with bullying, harassment, discrimination, bias, inequity, and/or other issues. Safe Zones Partners are a network of trained, committed, and non-judgmental counselors, nurses, and volunteer teachers and staff at K–12 SFPS schools.

Proposal | The Santa Fe Safe Zones Program at Santa Fe Public Schools is a district-wide program that trains school staff to understand and respond to issues and needs of all students, especially those most marginalized (LGBTQ+, students of color, those with a disability, undocumented, etc). Support for transgender and non-binary students is provided through the Gender Support Process for the student and/or family and through support groups.

Noteworthy | Students whose identities are marginalized suffer disproportionately from negative health and psychosocial outcomes, including low self-esteem, self-harm, depression, suicide, substance use, and harsher punishments. LGB students in New Mexico schools face twice the rate of bullying; one in three LGB students in New Mexico have attempted suicide. 33% of undocumented students reported elevated levels of anxiety. Students with disabilities are suspended or expelled at higher rates in New Mexico and 60% are bullied at school across the U.S.

SAGE Albuquerque sageabq.org

Mission | To provide support for older LGBT adults in the greater Albuquerque area through advocacy, social programs, education, support groups, and resource distribution. We counter isolation, fear, and loneliness by creating a caring community of LGBT elders who will look out for each other and share some laughs.

Proposal | SAGE Albuquerque again requests funds to provide education and training programs to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, retirement living centers, home care agencies, and other senior serving providers from Los Lunas to Santa Fe. These programs will help create LGBT friendly environments (and prevent discrimination) at senior-serving providers. The trainings allow us to develop partnerships with senior-serving providers so they can respond better to the service needs of LGBT elders.

Noteworthy | Many senior-serving providers do not have a good understanding of the characteristics and needs of LGBT seniors, leaving them at risk for social isolation and discrimination. A survey of LGBT seniors in longterm care facilities from several years ago reported that 89% of LGBT seniors predicted that staff would discriminate based on their sexual orientation and 43% noted actual mistreatment. This year, we are broadening our training to include ABQ Housing Authority facilities.

Santa Fe Dreamers Project

santafedreamersproject.org

Mission | To provide free legal services to immigrants to promote economic empowerment, community development, family unity, and liberation from detention. Our work is centered around the belief that supporting immigrants makes our whole community stronger.

Proposal | Established in 2014, Santa Fe Dreamers Project has become a leading organization in the fight for immigrant rights. With offices in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and El Paso, our team of dedicated and talented immigration legal professionals has served thousands of undocumented individuals and families. Our legal services are on par with the best private law firms in the country and, unlike other legal nonprofits, we provide not only legal consultations but actual legal representation at no charge.

Noteworthy | As LGBTQI+ people face less acceptance and more discrimination in many parts of the world, the U.S. and other host countries are likely to see more LGBTQI+ people seeking refuge. Nearly 70 countries maintain laws that criminalize consensual same-sex activity (Mendos et al. 2020).

Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico tgrcnm.org

Mission | To provide support, community, and connection to transgender, gender nonconforming, nonbinary, and gender variant people and their families through advocacy, education, and direct services.

Proposal | Investing in the work of the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico creates safety and access for transgender people in our state and region. TGRCNM is one of the largest statewide transgender organizations in the country and effects real change by engaging in policy advocacy, education around our TGNC communities and how to best support them, and the provision of direct services.

Noteworthy | One in three transgender people in the United States have experienced homelessness. The 2019 Point In Time Count revealed some terrible disparities in gender identity and housing. 63% of transgender people and 80% of nonbinary people experiencing homelessness were unsheltered.

Tri-M Millennial Music Makers Productions trimsantafe.org

Mission | To create choral/musical theater productions and provide opportunities for early career professionals in the northern New Mexico arts community. Proposal | Tri-M (Millennial Music Makers) Productions is a Santa Fe performing arts company seeking funds to present a musical production supporting a world in which LGBTQ people are appreciated for their talents, through the medium of award-winning musical theater. Comedy and music open the heart and the understanding to all human choices. Noteworthy | To support the LGBTQ+ community requires more than laws, and art can help by portraying issues and the concerns of one community to another. The musical KINKY BOOTS does this, one of the reasons it was so strongly honored on Broadway. Presenting this musical in northern New Mexico will share issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community with an audience previously unexposed, while providing local actors and singers of all genders the chance to learn and perfect their skills in their chosen profession or avocation.

Valencia Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence dba Valencia Shelter Services (VSS) vssnm.org

Mission | To help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse do the hard and heart work to heal and build their new lives free from abuse. Our bi-lingual, trauma informed, culturally and gender sensitive services include: a 24hr crisis line, shelter, counseling, offender rehabilitation, legal advocacy, the nationally accredited VSS Child Advocacy Center and the VSS Satellite SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Unit. We seek systemic change to end generational cycles of violence. Proposal | Valencia Shelter is dedicated to bridging any and all service disparities, breaking down access barriers, and providing best practice, trauma-informed, culturally, and sexuality/gender-sensitive services to all survivors. We are seeking funding to develop dedicated LBGTQIA+2Spirit outreach materials, SafeDate Curriculums, and to train our advocates, counselors, leadership, staff, and board of directors on how to best address the unique issues faced by our LBGTQIA community members and best serve survivors. Noteworthy | The National Coalition of Domestic Violence states that within the LGBTQIA+2Spirit community, “intimate partner violence occurs at a rate equal to or even higher than that of the heterosexual community,” and that "45% of victims do not report the violence they experience to police because they believe it will not help them." Additionally, they state, "members of the LGBTQ community may be denied assistance and domestic violence services as a result of homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia.” Valencia is 10th in domestic violence rates in New Mexico.

NATIVE AMERICAN ADVISED FUND

The Native American Advised Fund at the Santa Fe Community Foundation enhances Native lifeways now and for future generations in New Mexico by promoting a spirit of sharing and supporting community initiatives. Since 1993, the Native American Advised Fund has granted over $500,000 to 50 different tribes, schools, and organizations. The Fund will operate in perpetuity, benefiting this and future generations.

The Native American Advised Fund was established at the Santa Fe Community Foundation with a gift from the late Allan Houser (Chiricahua Fort Sill Apache), a humanitarian and one of the world's great artists. Grants are made from the fund based on the recommendations of an advisory committee whose members reflect the diversity of our region's 23 pueblos, tribes, and nations.

We invited requests from Indigenous-led and -serving organizations across New Mexico that emphasize a commitment to Native core values of community, language, culture, and environment.

Film Prize Foundation

filmprizenm.com

Mission | To promote economic development, workforce development, youth job training, art based and entrepreneurial business development through film production, education, live and recorded music events, conferences, competitions, and festivals.

Proposal | Film Prize Jr NM seeks to expand its statewide youth film education and festival competition program, which supports middle and high school students to tell their stories, learn crucial skills, and access career pathways in New Mexico’s growing film, television, and media industries. Funding will support increasing our partnerships with colleges, studios, nonprofits, and film professionals to better serve our teachers and students, including the creation of the Film Prize Jr Native Division.

Noteworthy | UCLA's 2021 Hollywood Diversity Report showed Native representation in film stagnant at 0.6%. The report also found that creative roles, like writers or directors, showed virtually no Native representation.

National Indian Youth Leadership Project

projectventure.org

Mission | To help Indigenous youth embrace their potential through outdoor adventure and service. The National Indian Youth Leadership Project (NIYLP) is an Indigenous-led, New Mexico-based nonprofit working for over 30 years to empower the lives of Indigenous youth through positive youth development programming. NIYLP envisions a world with generations of healthy, capable, caring, resilient Indigenous youth who contribute to their groups, families, communities, and nations.

Proposal | Gardening Project Venture is a positive youth development program that connects Indigenous elementary school-aged children to their ancestral traditions around sustainable agricultural practices and the natural world through gardening and other outdoor experiential activities. Engaging Indigenous children in traditional agricultural methods and showing them why these methods are critical to their community’s overall health and wellbeing ensures cultural continuity and sustainability.

Noteworthy | In New Mexico, the poverty rate for children living in some tribal communities is as high as 42% versus 28% statewide. The relationship between poverty and a child’s health is significant. These children experience poor living conditions, are often food insecure, and have limited access to food with high nutritional value. Indigenous children also have the highest prevalence of childhood obesity. Increased obesity correlates with the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases.

New Mexico Kids Matter Inc.

nmkidsmatter.org

Mission | We advocate for abused and neglected children in the foster care system by working on behalf of their best interests and speaking up for them in the courts, schools, and our communities. We empower community volunteers to work as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to ensure that foster children are safe, get the services and support they need to overcome the trauma they have experienced, and can achieve permanent homes so they can thrive as they grow. Proposal | We are requesting support for our advocacy project on behalf of Native American children in foster care in New Mexico. The goal of this work is to achieve better outcomes for children, families, and tribes when Native American children are in the foster care system. Noteworthy | Native American children have historically been separated from their parents, extended families, and communities by state child welfare agencies. Studies show that Native American children in foster care, disconnected from their family and culture, are at high risk for behavioral and mental health problems. To address these issues, we provide advocacy services focused specifically on the needs of Native American foster children and the requirements of the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

Santa Fe Film Institute santafefilminstitute.org

Mission | To advance independent film, filmmaking, and support of the local community and underserved youth. Santa Fe Film Institute (SFFI) is also the fiscal sponsor of the Santa Fe International Film Festival (SFiFF), which is the premiere forum for international and independent cinema in the area. SFiFF serves as a creative center for film yearround, provides professional opportunities for artists, and presents the year's top films each October.

Proposal | Santa Fe Film Institute presents the Santa Fe International Film Festival each October, including SFiFF’s Indigenous Film Program, which features acclaimed films created by Indigenous filmmakers or depicting Indigenous subjects or motifs. Encouraging cinematic creativity while also promoting awareness, appreciation, and sincere representations of Indigenous people in film, this program also creates opportunities for inclusion on both sides of the camera for Indigenous filmmakers.

Noteworthy | Data from UCLA’s 2022 Hollywood Diversity Report demonstrates that Native American directors represent 0.8% of all Hollywood film directors, and Native American actors represent just 0.6% of all film leads. SFiFF helps Indigenous filmmakers gain recognition through juried awards, film distribution, and other professional opportunities. These films frequently depict authentic Native experiences and often feature Indigenous actors, which also increases representation of Indigenous people in film.

Santa Fe Indigenous Center santafeindigenouscenter.org

Mission | The Santa Fe Indigenous Center is designed by and for Indigenous Peoples with the mission of supporting, promoting, and enriching our vital, diverse community by identifying and serving the needs and interests of our people.

Proposal | The Santa Fe Indigenous Center (SFIC) strives to continuously provide support services to the rural and urban Indigenous population of Santa Fe County. The purpose of our programs are to increase wellbeing, knowledge, cultural awareness and to actively engage Indigenous community members through outreach and special events.

Noteworthy | SFIC wants to address the existing hardships over half of our constituents suffer from—food insecurity, health disparities (diabetes and heart disease), unemployment, and the current housing crisis. Since last year, SFIC has served 4,600+ members with food, emergency financial assistance and basic needs support. It's reported that 60% of Native Americans living in Santa Fe County experience food insecurity due to high cost of living or income restraints.

Silver Bullet Productions silverbulletproductions.com

Mission | To encourage educational achievement in New Mexico’s communities through a filmmaking program that empowers students, impacts academic opportunities, and preserves community culture and heritage.

Proposal | Silver Bullet Productions is a nonprofit educational film company that encourages cultural preservation and educational achievement through a filmmaking program for tribal students, teachers and leaders.

Noteworthy | The Pueblo of Picuris is a small rural farming pueblo. They have faced challenges to their land sovereignty, conflicts with federal agencies, water diversion, and loss of economic and cultural identity. Picuris should be provided the skills necessary to tell their stories of land, culture, and sovereignty. Picuris has asked us for the filmmaking skills to secure history, record archaeological sites, follow their bison herd, support film and media career choices.

Trees, Water & People treeswaterpeople.org

Mission | To improve people’s lives by helping communities protect, conserve, and manage the natural resources upon which their long-term wellbeing depends.

Proposal | Founded in 1998, Trees, Water & People (TWP) invests in helping rural, Indigenous communities in Central America and on U.S. Tribal Lands to preserve and protect their natural resources. TWP is actively partnering with New Mexico-based Tribal Nations centered around post-wildfire restoration and collaboration. Building Tribal capacity, advancing equity, and implementing on-the-ground projects are all key objectives to support communities' climate resiliency and recovery in the Jemez Mountains. Noteworthy | Recent wildfires in the American Southwest affect the environmental, cultural and social functions of important landscapes for Tribal Nations. Historically, conservation on tribal lands is undervalued by non-tribal communities and is therefore inherently under-resourced. Trees, Water & People works to address conservation and equity through meaningful engagement with Tribes, adhering to their unique ecological knowledge systems and goals for culturally-based restoration projects.

SANTA FE BABY FUND

We invited requests from organizations serving Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and/or San Miguel counties that work to improve:

• Increase access to high quality, affordable infant and toddler care

• Support the early childhood workforce

• Improve access to reproductive health services for adolescents and young adults

• Support young parents ages 24 and under as well as their infants and toddlers

• Support grandparents and other non-parent kin raising infants and toddlers

• Advocacy and movement-building work related to the above priorities

The Santa Fe Baby Fund at the Santa Fe Community Foundation promotes the healthy development of babies and toddlers in our region, prenatal through age four, and raises awareness of the critical importance of investing in early childhood for the benefit of our whole community.

Barrios Unidos barriosunidoschimayo.org

Mission | Barrios Unidos is a community organization addressing cultural and psychological issues related to addiction and cultural trauma in Santa Fe and Rio Arriba Counties. The organization brings together community volunteers and professionals from the sciences, the humanities, and the healing arts to explore and address the root causes of cultural crises, and to envision pathways of transformation. We believe it is vital to start transforming our community by first transforming ourselves and our ideas.

Proposal | For too long, grandparents have suffered silently with the never-acknowledged opioid epidemic shattering our families. The aftermath is that grandparents and greatgrandparents are raising their grandchildren with little to no support. Allowing our Querencia Project the opportunity to educate our grandparents with a laptop and training will empower a strong family and bring mental health support to these children via zooms and online resources—opening doors that stigma shut long ago.

Noteworthy | In New Mexico and nationally, overdose death from opioids has been an issue of enormous concern. In 2019, New Mexico had the twelfth highest drug overdose death rate in the nation, an increase from seventeenth in the nation in 2017. Both Santa Fe County and Rio Arriba County have heroin-related death rates well above the state average. In 2019, Rio Arriba County deaths were three and a half times the state’s heroin-related deaths.

Many Mothers manymothers.org

Mission | To provide in-home services and wraparound care to achieve health equity and wellbeing for mothers, their babies, and other caregivers in northern New Mexico. Proposal | With this proposed grant request, we will increase hours for our bilingual home visitor as well as increase available case management hours for young parents.

Noteworthy | According to the CDC, approximately one in eight women will experience postpartum depression; of those 20% will experience severe depression. According to more recent studies, it has been reported that 50% of women do not report signs and symptoms of postpartum depression and are suffering in silence. At Many Mothers, our goal is to help heal the mother after birth through our many touch points of assistance, ultimately resulting in happier babies and more uplifted families.

Pegasus Legal Services for Children pegasuslaw.org

Mission | To promote and defend the rights of children and youth to safe, stable homes, quality education and healthcare, and a voice in decisions that affect their lives. Based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, we offer services statewide, including Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, and Santa Fe counties. We are the only nonprofit law firm representing New Mexico children’s civil legal needs, and provide these services at no cost to our clients.

Proposal | The Pegasus Kinship Guardianship program provides free, bilingual (Spanish) legal services to grandparents and other kinship caregivers taking care of children whose parents are unable or unwilling to provide them with proper care. Even if the parents are deceased, custody is not automatic in these cases. Only a court can grant guardianship to a non-parent, hence the need for support from organizations like Pegasus.

Noteworthy | Across the country, the number of children orphaned or displaced due to COVID-19 is a tragedy that we as a nation are only recently realizing. New Mexico has one of the highest rates of parental deaths due to COVID-19: 341 children per 100,000 have lost a caregiver to COVID-19. The national rate is 230 children per 100,000. Pegasus is experiencing such increases in demand for our Kinship Guardianship services that we now have a client waitlist of about 2–3 months.

Presbyterian Ear Institute presbyterianearinstitute.org

Mission | To assist people with hearing loss to better listen, speak, and integrate into mainstream society. Presbyterian Ear Institute (PEI) offers hope in breaking the silence for children and adults, providing a comprehensive approach to early diagnosis, intervention, education, and rehabilitation of deafness. In fulfilling its mission and through its programs and services, PEI works daily to mitigate the lifelong effects of hearing loss on literacy, education, and vocational opportunities.

Proposal | We change lives by intervening in the neurological emergency of childhood hearing loss. We request funds to support our Newborn Hearing Screening Program, ParentInfant Program, School for Oral Deaf Education, and outreach to reach families statewide with in-person and teletherapy services. Through comprehensive listening/spoken-language strategies and early identification/intervention, we capitalize on the 90% of brain development that takes place by age of five.

Noteworthy | “We encounter each other in words,” writes poet Elizabeth Alexander. Over 90% of the 12,000 children born annually who are deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) are born to parents who can hear (AG Bell). PEI’s research-based programs teach D/HH children to listen and speak so these families can encounter each other through words and these children can escape other statistics: 25% greater rates of abuse/neglect (RTI), 64% un/underemployment and average 2.8–4.5-grade reading levels (NM Task Force Report).

Prosperity Works prosperityworks.net

Mission | To build the capacity of organizations and advocate for policies that generate economic prosperity for all New Mexicans.

Proposal | Prosperity Kids is a matched savings account to support low-income families to save for their children’s future. The accounts can be used for college or job training at age 18 or for a successful launch to adulthood at age 23. These accounts create a college going and future orientation for families. Outcomes include higher high school and college graduation rates, and improved social and emotional well-being in elementary school.

Noteworthy | The poverty rate in New Mexico is 18.2% and is the third highest in the U.S. Helping kids get into good paying jobs through higher education is one way to lower the poverty rate in our state.

Santa Fe Community College Foundation sfcc.edu/foundation

Mission | “Empower Students, Strengthen Community.” Proposal | We are seeking funding to support students to take the Community Health Worker/Home Visiting Certificate course at Santa Fe Community College, with tuition assistance and stipends. This class is now offered in both English and Spanish. We serve 18–24 students per semester and tuition is about $900 per student for the 10.5 credit class. This funding is for students ineligible for the state scholarship or free tuition.

Noteworthy | This course supports current early childhood professionals as well as individuals wishing to enter the field. 100% of students report, at the start of the course each semester, that they want more clarity about what a home visitor is, what a home visitor does, and additional tools to be most effective serving families.

ANIMAL WELFARE

Thanks to a bequest from the estate of Carla Freeman, the Santa Fe Community Foundation established the Animal Welfare Fund in 2020 to address animal welfare-related needs existing in the community.

We invited requests from organizations serving Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and/or San Miguel counties that work to improve:

• Population control

• Free or low-cost spay/neuter clinics

• Trap/neuter/release programs

• Transportation for stray dogs/cats from overcrowded shelters to areas where they are more likely to be adopted

• Reduction of the use of euthanasia as a form of population control

• Cruelty prevention

• Humane education/public information

• Rescue/adoption programs

• Support for local and/or statewide trapping ban

• Wellbeing

• Training/socializing animals with goal of re-homing

• Providing emergency and preventive care

• Providing food and other supplies for pets of low-income owners

• Reintroduction/conservation of native New Mexico species

A Chance of a Lifetime achanceofalifetime.org

Mission | To honor transformational healing between humans and horses. Our horses have the skill to mirror hope; to revive the spirit of those who have been broken by abuse, negligence, and hardship. We have the capacity to develop a heartfelt relationship with traumatized horses so they become confident, connected, and trusting. An essential part of our program is facilitating ways for these horses to interact and work with people who are likewise challenged in their personal lives.

Proposal | Horses with traumatic histories have special needs. Veterinary and dietary care are first but are not the main expense. Rehabilitation and retraining these special horses may take months, and often years. Yet, each of these horses is eventually able to work with a person whose therapeutic needs are similar to the horse's. We do not match the horses and humans, but we watch with amazement each time a kindred horse and client choose each other, and begin spontaneous, compassionate healing. Noteworthy | We experience that traumatized horses who are rehabilitated have a desire to work with at-risk populations. The American Horse Council: 9.2 million horses in the United States, and 1% to 1.5% of these horses are unwanted, roughly 92,000 to 138,000 (www.horses.extension.org/ unwanted-horses). More than 43,000 New Mexicans have died from alcohol and drug overdoses in the last three decades. 1,770 alcohol-related deaths and 766 overdose deaths in 2021.

Animal Protection of New Mexico, Inc.

apnm.org

Mission | To advocate for the rights of animals by effecting systemic change, resulting in humane treatment for all animals. APNM champions pro-animal policies and provides comprehensive services to ensure companion animals, equines, captive chimpanzees and wildlife are treated with compassion and respect. APNM changes policies, laws, and infrastructure for pragmatic solutions to seemingly intractable problems involving animals. In 2022, APNM met critical needs for animals as New Mexicans fled wildfires.

Proposal | Each year, we need support for our extensive animal protection programs, including educating children about humane animal care; maintaining a cruelty helpline with attendant resources; offering spay/neuter assistance; providing sanctuary for companion animals of domestic violence survivors; feeding, treating, and protecting horses and donkeys; securing sanctuary for laboratory chimpanzees; and advocating for legal protection such as prohibiting use of traps.

Noteworthy | Over 70% of battered women report their abusers hurt, threatened, or killed their companion animal to control them and their children. APNM responds with the CARE program, providing boarding and veterinary services to companion animals of domestic violence survivors. Each year, more than 100,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats are taken in by animal shelters in New Mexico. More than 20% are euthanized. APNM addresses the complex issues that lead to so many companion animals being abandoned.

Argos, A Shelter Dog Rescue argosdogrescue.org

Mission | To rescue, provide medical care for, and successfully rehome dogs at risk of being euthanized in New Mexico shelters.

Proposal | Argos is requesting funding to help with the increasing cost of veterinary care for the dogs it rescues, including spay or neuter surgery. Your gift will give these dogs a second chance in a loving home and help break the cycle of unwanted pets ending up in shelters where too many are euthanized due to overcrowding.

Noteworthy | In 2017, New Mexico shelters euthanized a reported total of 16,226 dogs and cats, according to a survey conducted by Animal Protection New Mexico. Sadly, the same survey found that among shelters that collect the data, over 80% of the animals they took in had not been surgically sterilized. Argos, A Shelter Dog Rescue addresses these needs not only by rescuing dogs at risk of euthanasia, but also by spaying or neutering them at Argos’s expense.

Felines & Friends New Mexico fandfnm.org

Mission | To promote kind and humane treatment of all animals; understanding of ownership and care of animals; early spay/neuter of all animals in an effort to reduce the number of unwanted animals euthanized in shelters. Felines and Friends New Mexico educates the public as to the health and safety benefits of early spay/neuter and provides low/no cost spay/neuter of cats and dogs.

Proposal | We are seeking ongoing funding for vet care as well as basic needs such as food and litter.

Noteworthy | Each year, Felines and Friends accepts dozens of cats and kittens in jeopardy of euthanasia at "high kill" shelters in Southern New Mexico. These cats always arrive in dire need of vet care. This past March, we accepted over 30 such cats, many of whom had upper respiratory infections, ringworm, panleukopenia, and even FIP [99% fatal]. We incurred extraordinary vet bills trying to give every one of these cats a second chance.

Friends of the Estancia Valley Animals fevanimals1.org

Mission | To help reduce the number of unwanted pets in our communities by providing low-cost spay and neuter options and educate the public about the importance of spay-neuter in keeping our community pets happy and healthy.

Proposal | This request for funding is to continue the one and only project of Friends of Estancia Valley Animals (FEVA), and that is to provide low cost spay and neuter veterinary services to the community of Edgewood and surrounding area.

Noteworthy | In six years, if unchecked, a dog mating pair can produce 62,000 puppies. Cats can double that number. For every person born, 15 dogs and 45 cats are born. Many of these puppies and kittens are euthanized because there are not enough loving homes. Since the end of the pandemic, many animals have been returned to shelters because families have returned to normal living and "no longer have time for a pet.” Simply put, shelters are overcrowded. Spaying and neutering saves the lives of living beings.

Heart and Soul Animal Sanctuary

heartandsoulnm.org

Mission | To provide a place of refuge for neglected, abused, and abandoned animals in northern New Mexico. We provide the care necessary to rehabilitate and rehome animals and a permanent residence for those who are too traumatized or injured to be placed. All animals live in a humane, cage-free habitat. We work with schools and community groups to educate the public on humane animal care and encourage pet adoption. Our goal is a community free of cruelty toward animals.

Proposal | We are seeking funds for general operations of the Sanctuary and its 200 permanent residents (dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, goats, and horses). More specifically this year, we are in need of funds to cover the cost of transporting approximately 200 puppies from shelters around the state to the Sanctuary, vaccinating and caring for them (often hand feeding them at first), socializing them, and then transporting them to no-kill shelters primarily out of state.

Noteworthy | So far in 2022, we have rescued over 200 puppies, paying for vaccinations and numerous spay/ neuter surgeries. Between animal overpopulation in New Mexico and the fallout from the recent wildfires, we are running close to nearly double the number of puppies rescued this year as compared to years past.

The Horse Shelter thehorseshelter.org

Mission | To serve as a sanctuary for New Mexico’s abandoned, abused, and neglected horses. Rescued horses will be rehabilitated and adopted out whenever possible to environments that support their well-being and future longterm care.

Proposal | The Horse Shelter is requesting support of our horse training and adoption program. Many of the horses we receive are not only in poor health, but have never been handled before. Training is vital to ensure their placement into good homes. Our horses training needs range from learning to be safe around humans and easy to vet and handle, to training under saddle as a riding horse. Increased cost and changes in the job market have increased program expenses by 25%.

Noteworthy | With 70–80 horses on site and 20–30 horses arriving at THS each year, it is vital we are able to address these horses’ individual training needs. This requires different skill sets and therefore several trainers. Some horses are feral/wild and need a trainer's ability to start from scratch, others from groundwork training all the way to training under saddle. Due to changes in the job market, we now bring in specialists, trailer horses to contract trainers and also have onsite training staff.

Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary kindredspiritsnm.org

Mission | To provide loving end-of-life and hospice care to older, unwanted dogs, horses, and poultry in a serene sanctuary setting. We focus on the beauty of animals as teachers of unconditional love regardless of age or infirmity; offer education programs that promote an expanded understanding and appreciation of the aging process in our animal companions; and provide loving care and a final forever home for abandoned senior animals to live out their lives.

Proposal | Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary is requesting funding for general operating support. This includes maintaining our high standards of individualized care through our Wellness Care Program, general grounds maintenance, emergency disaster planning, hiring and training qualified animal care and administrative staff, and ensuring the long term sustainability of our mission.

Noteworthy | Each year, many elderly dogs, horses, and other animals are abandoned in New Mexico. The public and private shelters struggle to place and care for the more than 135,000 animals received each year (Animal Protection of New Mexico). Elderly animals are the first to be euthanized at full-to-capacity shelters since this is the primary method of handling older, sick, or problem animals considered unadoptable by the public.

New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin N Circles Ranch wncr.org

Mission | To provide all rescued equines with new beginnings and productive lives with loving, adoptive families.

Proposal | Since 2002, Walkin N Circles Ranch has served as a horse rescue that rehabilitates and finds homes for abandoned, abused, and neglected horses. Because of recent increased requests from other nonprofit state entities for us to take on feral horses in New Mexico, we are seeking funds to accept four of these “desocialized” equines. The cost to feed and train one horse is $2,555 per year. Overall, these horses need more specialized and consistent training to help accelerate their readiness for adoption. This funding would help pay for the care and additional training for these more challenging horses.

Noteworthy | Within one year, we estimate all four of these new horses will be adopted as a direct result of the additional training hours. With only our current trainer hours, we estimate just two would be ready for adoption. We currently average 30 total adoptions per year, so this increase in adoptions of our more challenging horses would mean a 14% overall adoption increase in one year.

New Mexico Wildlife Center newmexicowildlifecenter.org

Mission | To connect people and wildlife for an abundant tomorrow.

Proposal | For more than three decades, New Mexico Wildlife Center has been providing veterinary care and rehabilitation to injured, ill, and orphaned native wildlife with a goal of releasing these animals back into the wild. General operating support allows us to continue providing care to the 800–1000 wild patients brought to us annually by the general public from across the state. NMWC provides its services free of charge and relies on the generosity of donors and grant funding to support its work.

Noteworthy | NMWC is one of a very few facilities providing veterinary care and rehabilitation to native wildlife. We treat 800–1000 patients annually representing over 130 species. Common injuries include impact with cars, windows, and fences; poisoning; gunshot; cat or dog attacks; habitat disturbance or other human interference. A key part of our work is treating New Mexico’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). From 2006 through 2021, we cared for nearly 700 animals representing 24 SGCN species.

Northern New Mexico Street Homeless Animal Project Inc nmshap.org

Mission | To alleviate suffering of companion animals living as bonded family with New Mexico’s homeless community. Since 1998, we have assisted with veterinary care (preventative and emergency), spay/neuters, food, and other essentials for these beloved companions. We strive to keep these companion animals healthy, fed, and together with their loving homeless families. SHAP is committed to being a strong advocate for both companion animals & their homeless guardians.

Proposal | Your gift helps us assist the cherished companion animals of homeless citizens in northern New Mexico. People of all ages are found living on the street—their beloved

animals help ease depression, loneliness, and give a sense of safety and purpose. As the only nonprofit providing this service in New Mexico, SHAP is committed to facing this challenging community crisis. A truly unique, nonprofit treasure in Santa Fe, SHAP does this life-sustaining work every day. Sometimes love has no address.

Noteworthy | SHAP handles 350+ clients/calls for help each year. 27% of homeless persons have companion animals for protection, unconditional love, and to help overcome mental health disorders. 50% of our clients are youth under 21 on the street due to mental health issues, domestic violence, substance abuse, prejudice, and the economy. Many are homeless veterans or older men and women without a support system. Mental health issues remain rampant. A companion animal by their side helps in immeasurable ways.

People for Native Ecosystems prairiedogpne.org

Mission | To protect, nurture, and maintain Santa Fe’s imperiled population of Gunnison’s Prairie Dogs as they are vital links in the native ecosystem. Proposal | Gunnison’s prairie dog is a native species threatened by habitat loss, development, and destruction. PNE's outreach program educates the public about preserving Santa Fe's native flora and fauna. Our new project will distribute a bilingual educational packet for free to 42 elementary/middle schools and three public libraries. The packet will include "The Adventures of Santa Fe Sam," an award-winning book about Santa Fe's history and the importance of its native ecosystems, as told by a prairie dog. Noteworthy | Between 1996–2003, 200 acres of prairie dog habitat were lost to development in Santa Fe. In 2004, 2,560 acres were eliminated in the nearby suburb of Eldorado. Of the 123 locations mapped in 2005 by the Prairie Dog Coalition, 66 had been eliminated by 2008. All of this despite a PNE/City ordinance passed in 2001 that was intended to stem the disappearance of prairie dogs from our region. Several colonies are still under threat today. Our goal is to save as many of the remaining colonies as possible.

Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society sfhumanesociety.org

Mission | To support animals, save lives, spread compassion.

Proposal | Since 1939, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter has been dedicated to its mission. Over the past year, our single greatest challenge has been a dramatic increase in owner surrenders from underserved pet guardians. In response, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter recently launched a new program called CASA—Community Assistance for Santa Fe's Animals —to assist local pet owners who struggle with the high cost of expenses such as vet care, medications, reclamation fees, pet food, supplies, and more. We anticipate this program will keep dozens of families together in the coming year.

Noteworthy | In 2021, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter absorbed $93,850 in reclamation fees so that 964 pets could return home.

Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary skymountainwild.org

Mission | To create healthy ecosystems for wild horses and all wildlife and to provide forever sanctuary for vulnerable mustangs where they roam free.

Proposal | You are invited to join Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary in keeping wild horses free in numbers healthy for them, other wildlife, and wild lands. Sky Mountain Wild keeps mustangs healthy and free on their home range in the Carson National Forest by reducing reproduction using immunocontraception science. We also adopt into sanctuary vulnerable mustangs removed from the range elsewhere in New Mexico so that they roam free with a family band of their own for the rest of their days.

Noteworthy | So far in 2022, 9443 horses have been sent to slaughter from New Mexico to Mexico (www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/al_ls635.txt). SMWHS has adopted mustangs rescued from a kill pen where they were bound for slaughter, as well as mustangs at risk when they were removed from their range. SMWHS protects the lives and freedom of wild horses by keeping them on the range via the best of immunocontraception, and by giving refuge to vulnerable mustangs.

WildEarth Guardians wildearthguardians.org

Mission | To protect and restore the wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and health of the American West. Our wildlife program is focused on putting an end to the trapping, snaring, and poisoning of native wildlife on public lands throughout the west and advancing non-lethal management and an overall ethic of coexistence. We envision a world where wildlife is respected and valued, a world that is sustainable for all beings.

Proposal | For over 30 years, WildEarth Guardians has pursued its mission. We seek funds to support our ongoing Ending the War on Wildlife work in New Mexico. Since getting the trapping ban legislation passed last year, we have shifted gears and are currently working on legislation that would reform the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish to be more science-based, equitable, and humane in its policies so that the state has an agency focused on wildlife conservation rather than solely hunting and fishing.

Noteworthy | Nearly 150,000 native animals have been killed by private trappers on New Mexico public lands since 2008, along with numerous companion animals. Guardians has partnered with allies for over a decade to end trapping in New Mexico and coordinated the Trap Free New Mexico Coalition's efforts to pass legislation last year, called Roxy's Law, which bans the use of traps, snares, and poisons on New Mexico public lands. This ban went into effect in April 2022 and we continue to monitor the implementation.

ARTS & CULTURE

We invited requests from organizations serving Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and/or San Miguel counties that work to improve:

• Sense of community—residents feeling connected to the community and each other

• Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds

• Diverse participation in art and cultural community programs and events

• Preservation and strengthening of cultural and historical heritage, traditions, and a creative

Through direct services, policy advocacy, and/or collaborative efforts, priority strategies will address:

• Lifting up and preserving cultural and historical heritage, tradition, and assets of the region

• Using art as a bridge to communicate across cultures and languages and build transformational relationships to advance equity

• Using art, culture, language, and community stories to shift narratives, shape public conversations, and influence policy

• Improving access to arts and cultural programs to benefit youth and families who otherwise would not have the opportunities

• Systems change including public policy, civic engagement, community organizing, or public information to preserve and strengthen the arts and cultural segment of the creative economy locally

Result: Arts and culture is celebrated and reflected in the community.

All Aboard Earth

allaboardearth.com

Mission | To fertilize the intersection of creativity, selfexpression, and environmental activism. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, All Aboard Earth is a multimedia arts and education collective inspired by the vibrant local culture in addition to artistic and intellectual influences from around the world.

Proposal | We are seeking funds to offer scholarships for a broader diversity of youth to participate in our Eco-Theater programs. These programs utilize the platform of theater to empower young people's voices toward creating solutions to environmental concerns and cultivating emotional intelligence and communication skills.

Noteworthy | A study done by the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) assessed the impact of theater programs on participants’ mental health. They found of the more than 1,200 people who participated in the survey, 89% reported participating in the drama program had a positive impact on their self-confidence and 94% of respondents said it had a positive impact on their overall sense of wellbeing. 52% of people indicated that ATYP had a positive or very positive impact on their anxiety levels.

Noteworthy | Santa Fe's demographics are unique at 51% Hispanic, 43% White, and 4% Native American, with a large immigrant population and disparity in income between a wealthy retired population, working class, and budding creative class. Our concerts and movies bring together these communities using diverse programming as a bridge in central locations of historical and cultural heritage which, by being free, improves access to arts/cultural programs for those who would not otherwise have these opportunities.

ArtWorks—Partners in Education Foundation for the Santa Fe Public Schools artworkssantafe.org

Mission | The Partners in Education Foundation for the Santa Fe Public Schools (Partners) is an independent nonprofit organization founded to marshal resources and create alliances to foster excellence in Santa Fe’s public schools. As a program of Partners, ArtWorks seeks to make the arts personally meaningful to Santa Fe’s public school students and teachers through an integrated program of art-making, viewing live performances and exhibits, and achieving understanding through inquiry and reflection.

AMP Concerts

ampconcerts.org

Mission | To provide innovative and inspiring arts programming to diverse and engaged audiences; bridging ages, demographics, and cultural backgrounds. AMP presents a variety of free and ticketed events highlighting international and American musical styles as well as workshops, outreach programs, and collaborative projects with a variety of cultural institutions in greater New Mexico.

Proposal | Funding is requested to support AMP Concert's 2023 Santa Fe Concerts Program, encompassing over 100 concerts including over 40 free concerts and 10 free movies as part of our Summer Scene series. Concerts will feature a mix of up-and-coming and established internationally acclaimed touring artists as well as New Mexico musicians, and movies will include current blockbusters and beloved classics.

Proposal | For over 20 years, ArtWorks, a program of Partners, has been connecting the public school community with Santa Fe’s world-class art museums and performances. ArtWorks pairs professional teaching artists with local arts institutions and public school classrooms in a series of inquiry-driven workshops that build lasting community connections, nurture creative potential, and provide the opportunity for continued arts integration in the classroom. Funding will directly support these workshops.

Noteworthy | ArtWorks reaches more than 70 SFPS classroom teachers and over 1800 SFPS students on average each year, 76% of whom come from economicallydisadvantaged families. Research has shown that economically-disadvantaged young people who have high levels of arts engagement and arts learning experiences are more likely than their peers to succeed academically and become more active and engaged citizens (March 2012, The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth, National Endowment for the Arts).

Awakening in Taos awakeningintaos.com

Mission | To educate, entertain, and inspire viewing audiences about New Mexico. We create fine art and culturally diverse film experiences that include historic topics and honor the natural beauty of New Mexico’s landscape. We are particularly interested in films that explore topics of social justice, cultural diversity, women’s issues, and Native American rights.

Proposal | The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is now offering Awakening In Taos a major three-year broadcasting agreement. We see this as a huge opportunity to bring our Santa Fe film community national attention. In order to fulfill our agreement, we must raise the necessary funds to cover finishing costs and additional work requested by PBS. Funding will help us make required editing changes, including the addition of closed captioning for the hearing impaired.

Noteworthy | Awakening in Taos has won numerous prestigious awards. It has been screened in national art museums and universities, at film and art festivals, to private audiences, and in public theaters. It was awarded NEH and New Mexico Arts grants to host local premieres for underserved audiences in major New Mexico cities. We now have an opportunity to reach millions of viewers with 2,000 to 5,000 broadcasts on 350 PBS affiliate stations.

Our programs provoke trans-disciplinary conversations, raise visibility, and generate creative solutions to issues affecting the entire community. Our collaborative approach invites diverse voices and creative tension, challenging siloed thinking, in order to bridge the divides and strengthen the social fabric of our community.

Noteworthy | The primary problem we aim to tackle is social division and exclusion, a condition that inhibits conversations for re-imagining a more inclusive, livable world. From a recent BBER report commissioned by the City of Santa Fe, 70% of growth in Santa Fe is from migration, driving up housing prices and displacing locals. With the current median home price well over $500,000, the majority of families cannot afford to buy homes. This structural inequality inhibits conditions for sustaining diversity.

Dancing Earth Creations dancingearth.org

Mission | To create contemporary dance and related arts through global-Indigenous and intercultural relationships centered in ecological and cultural diversity for creativity, health, and wellness.

Proposal | We seek funding to support ongoing community requests for workshops, master classes, retreats for leadership building and restoration, and community-led performances.

Creative Santa Fe

creativesantafe.org

Mission | To drive positive change through creativity and collaboration to promote cross-cultural vibrancy and economic vitality.

Proposal | We are seeking general operating funds to continue all of our programs, which includes Public Events, Design Collaborations, and Community Education.

Noteworthy | The most common ethnicity of dancers is White (49.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.2%) and Black or African American (12.5%) (www.zippia.com/ dancer-jobs/demographics). By providing and advocating for opportunities for those who represent a largely-ignored demographic in professional performing arts, DE is rooted in diasporic community collaborations and cultivates ecological-consciousness through cultural dance arts.

Embudo Valley Library and Community Center

embudovalleylibrary.org

Mission | To build community by providing educational, cultural, and recreational resources for area residents. The library provides public library service, literacy programming for children and youth, formal and informal public gathering space for meetings and resolana, and an evening cultural series. Our property is home to a volunteer community radio station, a public park, and a cooperative grocery store.

Proposal | The Embudo Valley Library seeks funding to support our rural public library and our ongoing library programs, such as our afterschool program, early literacy, and arts and cultural programs. Current projects for which we seek funding include the construction and furnishing of a new community center, cultural preservation work, and internal efforts to rethink and improve our services, operations, and goals by examining them closely through the lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

Noteworthy | In the last fiscal year, we had over 7,500 visitors and provided 663 essential services, which include support for those accessing health care, education, government benefits, legal services, and employment-related tasks such as submitting time sheets and conducting job searches. However, we are still well below pre-pandemic levels. This fiscal year, by increasing outreach and community engagement efforts, we hope to increase library visits and program participation by 10%.

International Folk Art Alliance DBA International Folk Art Market folkartmarket.org

Mission | To create economic opportunities for and with folk artists worldwide who celebrate and preserve folk art traditions. The International Folk Art Market (IFAM) envisions a world that values the dignity and humanity of the handmade, honors timeless cultural traditions, and supports the work of folk artists serving as entrepreneurs and catalysts for positive social change.

Proposal | IFAM’s flagship program, the International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe, is a joyful celebration of art and community on a global scale. New programming will extend these connections throughout the year and deepen understanding of the beliefs and techniques underpinning artistic processes. IFAM remains dedicated to creating economic opportunities for folk artists worldwide while fostering strong cross-cultural ties between international artists and our northern New Mexican community.

Noteworthy | Half of the world’s population lives on less than $5-$6 per day and Indigenous cultures are disappearing at a rate of 30 per year. In the process, traditional lifestyles are threatened by larger global economic forces that interrupt the transmission of knowledge historically passed from generation to generation. IFAM combats this loss of culture by providing 150+ folk artists annually the opportunity to earn an average of $20,000 each to support and uplift their traditions and communities.

KMRD Inc kmrd.fm

Mission | To provide a platform for diverse local content and cultivating meaningful communication. KMRD-LP is a freeform, volunteer-run, commercial-free, and listenersupported Low Power FM community radio station. With operating principles rooted in participation and accessibility, KMRD serves the extended community of Madrid, New Mexico, as a grassroots resource for entertainment, information, skill-building, and creative social connection. Proposal | KMRD is a community radio station, broadcasting at 96.9FM and streaming at www.kmrd.fm, that serves rural south Santa Fe County through noncommercial, freeform, original programming produced by nearly 100 volunteers of diverse ages, backgrounds, and perspectives. This year, KMRD is moving into a newly purchased building that will enable the station to deepen and expand our work within the community and is seeking support for developing and outfitting the facility.

Noteworthy | The age range between youngest and oldest KMRD volunteers is 66 years; more than 2,000 songs are broadcast on KMRD per week.

Littleglobe, Inc. littleglobe.org

Mission | To promote interdisciplinary, collaborative art projects that foster life-affirming connections across the boundaries that divide us. Littleglobe consists of artists, facilitators, activists, and cultural workers committed to the practice of socially-engaged, participatory art that galvanizes individual and collective voices, activates empathy, and leads to personal and community agency.

Proposal | Littleglobe believes this town thrives when all members are seen and heard. Littleglobe trains community members from all backgrounds in the skills of filmmaking and storytelling and connects storytelling with policy making and civic engagement. ¡Presente!: Community Stories Project is a multimedia storytelling and engagement project that will culminate in a block party to bring together residents from Santa Fe’s Airport Road corridor to tell the story of the hopes and dreams we have as a city.

Noteworthy | 75% of respondents in the 2022 CHART process indicated that our town needs multicultural events to provide a platform for understanding and reconciliation. Additionally, 75% of respondents believe that understanding our complex history will better our relationships with each other in a diverse, multicultural community. 34% of respondents support media related to reconciliation, and 28% support documentaries and films.

Moving Arts Española, Inc.

movingartsespanola.org

Mission | To build community and cultivate leaders through arts and culture.

Proposal | Moving Arts Española is poised to bring to teens and young adults the same level of care and attention that we have brought to the children of the Española Valley. We seek operational funding to secure our initial steps, with pueblo and public school partners, in the co-creation of new learning environments sufficient to engage our region's disconnected youth.

Noteworthy | From 2015–2019, the percentage of disconnected youth in our county, Rio Arriba, was 40% above the state average

Nat Gold Players

natgoldplayers.com

Mission | To entertain, educate, and inspire through the performing arts.

Proposal | Nat Gold Players (NGP) serves a small town with huge talent. A two-time winner at the New Mexico AACTFest, NGP strives for professional quality local talent. NGP has operated as a “homeless” theater for decades. In 2021, NGP rented the ground floor of the historic Masonic Lodge. Plans for a summer opening are postponed because of partial collapse of 130-year-old ceiling plaster in one room. NGP continues to serve as a traveling company but must now raise extensive funds for renovation.

Noteworthy | The American Association of Community Theatres (AACT), says that US theaters generated $166.3 billion and $27.54 billion in governmental revenue (sales tax, etc.) in 2015. Theater has a direct impact on economies. As Keating said in “Dead Poets Society,” “… the human race is filled with passion, poetry, beauty, romance, and love— this is what we stay alive for.” Community theater touches the heart, and when the heart is touched, people and communities have the will to build, to believe, to succeed.

New Mexico Film Foundation nmfilmfoundation.org

Mission | To help grow the independent film industry in New Mexico by providing resources, educational opportunities, and fiscal sponsorship to New Mexico independent filmmakers and “above-the-line” talent.

Proposal | New Mexico Film Foundation seeks funding for administrative, operational, and program costs associated with delivering practical education and resources to New Mexico producers, directors, writers, and actors. These costs include fees to cover salaries, a new accessible website, event location rentals, and supplies for events as well as speakers at these educational events.

Noteworthy | We seek to address the opportunity gap for "above-the-line" positions available in film production. Data on these types of positions are not readily available as the focus of the NM Film Office is "below-the-line" crew which are blue collar, lower wage earning jobs (https://nmfilm.com/ jobs-training/industry-faqs). NMFF seeks to increase practical education and resources for filmmakers in lead industry and creative roles not currently promoted by the state.

New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus nmgmc.org

Mission | To reduce homophobia and intolerance and create a positive image of the LGBTQ+ community through high-quality, public musical performances. Our motto is “Changing the World Through Music.” We strive to be an empowering voice for the LQBTQ+ community and to enrich all of New Mexico through our choral excellence. Our strength grows as we add voice to voice, and that understanding between people of diverse cultures and orientations increases each time we perform.

Proposal | Funds will support expanded outreach throughout northern New Mexico. We hope to continue to build our performance schedule and audience base in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico. We've gone from one small holiday performance a year to a full three-concert season at the Lensic Theatre and continue to grow our connections throughout the community, allowing us more opportunities to engage students, artists, LGBTQ+, and at-risk communities.

Noteworthy | A recent Gallup poll reports 4.5% of adults in New Mexico identify as LGBTQ+. In 2020, More than one in three LGBTQ+ in the U.S. report discrimination of some kind. Discrimination adversely affects the mental and economic well-being of many LGBTQ+ Americans with one in two who reporting some negative psychological impacts. 92% of LGBTQ+ youth say they hear negative messages about being LGBTQ+, mostly in school, the internet, and from their peers. Our activities provide positive messages and role models.

New Mexico Historic Sites—Los Luceros nmhistoricsites.org

Mission | New Mexico Historic Sites’ mission is to protect and preserve those culturally significant properties designated as state historic sites and to provide for their interpretation, use, and enjoyment by present and future generations. Los Luceros Historic Site’s (LLHS) guiding principles include: preservation and interpretation of cultural resources; continuation of traditional agricultural practices; conservation of the natural environment; and community engagement.

Proposal | Located on the banks of the Rio Grande just north of Alcalde, Los Luceros Historic Site is one of New Mexico’s most scenic and historically rich properties. Funding will support interpretive programming aimed at furthering a sense of community among stakeholders, particularly underserved communities and children. Noteworthy | Considerable discrepancies exist in the geographical and economic demographics of our visitors. In 2022, 887 of our visitors came from Santa Fe and Los Alamos, which have median household incomes of $57k and $115k, respectively, while only 386 visitors came from Española ($37k) or Alcalde ($32k). Only 9% of all visitors were children. To address these discrepancies, LLHS is committed to providing programming targeting children and local families who otherwise would not have access to cultural institutions or safe outdoor spaces.

New Mexico Performing Arts Society

nmpas.org

Mission | New Mexico Performing Arts Society is the leading nonprofit performing arts organization in New Mexico that exclusively uses and develops New Mexican talent. We bring high quality performances to communities throughout the state and train talented young people to become even better performers—and we do so with a sustainable model that both pays our artists a living wage and keeps our overhead costs low.

Proposal | Cultural preservation matters and New Mexico Performing Arts Society occupies a unique position in the cultural landscape of New Mexico. We exclusively present top New Mexico artists in interesting programs of popular and lesser known repertoire across several musical/multidisciplinary genres. Founded by seven professional musicians and fine artists with extensive experience on the international stage, NMPAS contributes to the high artistic standards for which New Mexico's major presenters are known.

Noteworthy | Change is coming to classical music! Arts consultant Aubrey Bergauer's “Top 10 Checklist” for growing younger audiences is working wonders: expand the musical offerings, let people record exciting moments on their phone, install large-screen monitors for an upclose experience, let audiences applaud spontaneously, be honest in admitting failure, work to diversify artist roster and audience, and let data drive your approach to management, not the loudest voices on the board (aubreybergauer.com).

Established in 1997, we remain committed to advancing the voices, perspectives, and stories about culture and life that New Mexico women artists contribute to our society and to the world.

Proposal | We champion women artists across New Mexico in support of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Membership is open to all, both artists and their supporters. Noteworthy | For centuries, social conventions limited the training available to women artists, the subjects they could render, and the ways they could market art to patrons. Gender bias is less overt today, but contemporary women artists still face obstacles and disparities. Historical trailblazers still deserve to have their stories told.

Poetry Pollinators

poetrypollinators.org

Mission | To engage art, poetry, and education to bring back declining native bee populations and animate public spaces as ecological systems to support the flourishing of all species. Proposal | Unlike honey bees, lesser-known native solitary bees have no hive, no honey, and no queen. Poetry Pollinators on the Santa Fe River is an eco-poetry public art initiative seeking funds to install up to four bee nesting houses by the Santa Fe River. Each will integrate art, education, and ecopoetry with dynamic programming that will change seasonally. The project benefits artists, poets, the broader community, our ecosystem and the river, a living artery that unites diverse Santa Fe communities.

New Mexico State Committee—National Museum of Women in the Arts

newmexicowomeninthearts.org

Mission | To support the mission of the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington DC and to bring recognition to the achievements of New Mexico women artists in the visual, digital, performance, and literary arts.

Noteworthy | Pollinators, which are necessary for 75% of food crops, are declining globally in both abundance and diversity due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. Some states in the U.S. have created legislation to address five specific areas relating to pollinator decline: awareness, research, pesticides, habitat protection, and beekeeping. Santa Fe has proudly joined the Bee City USA program. We partner with local organizations, initiatives, and agencies for action on this urgent issue.

Pomegranate Studios LLC pomegranatestudio.org

Mission | To provide youth with high-quality dance education in conjunction with mentorship that promotes self-esteem and empowerment as well as social and financial literacy in order to create healthy and strong individuals who are socially and fiscally responsible to themselves and their community. Pomegranate SEEDs® (Self-Esteem, Empowerment and Education through Dance) is offered at little or no cost to students in order to reach youth who otherwise may not have opportunities for arts education.

Proposal | Contributions to the Pomegranate SEEDs® Youth Mentorship Program have allowed us to offer this powerful program at low or no cost to the youth of our community for the last 20 years. Access to the arts as well as tools for developing self-esteem, social skills, and financial literacy are vital for promoting strong individuals and therefore strong communities. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our donors.

Noteworthy | Growing up in poverty is one of the biggest threats to healthy development, as well as physical and emotional well-being. New Mexico has one of the highest child-poverty rates in the country (U.S. Census Bureau 2018). Pomegranate SEEDs® seeks to address this issue. In addition to rich arts education, students receive financial skills and career mentorship in order to help end the cycle of poverty.

Noteworthy | In 2022, Queen Bee is proud to provide more than 4,000 free musical engagements, 95% of which are for school-aged children, toddlers, and babies. With rising costs of living, including rent, having expendable income for enrichment activities can be impossible for many families and individuals in our community. Queen Bee reduces the financial barriers to access music education and experiences with its Scholarship Fund and community programs.

Renesan, Institute for Lifelong Learning renesan.org

Mission | To provide a balanced and dynamic curriculum of courses and trips focused on art, cultural studies, current events, history, literature, music, and science. Primarily volunteer run and led, we strive to be inclusive and accessible to all members of the Santa Fe and northern New Mexico communities. We are dedicated to the belief that everyone can learn, challenge their beliefs, and expand their knowledge and intellectual capacity at any age.

Queen Bee Music Association queenbeemusicassociation.org

Mission | To support musicians in every stage of their career, no matter their age, aspiration, or ability.

Proposal | Funding for Queen Bee Music Association supports music education in northern New Mexico. Founded in 2019, Queen Bee Music Association provides music education through its group classes, summer camps, and free community programs for folks of all ages.

Proposal | In the last three years, RENESAN has dealt with financial losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have enhanced our online course offerings and have worked to professionalize and streamline our operations while still providing inexpensive, high-quality courses. We seek to regain financial stability to ensure continued service to our mostly senior student base while moving toward offering classes on a more varied schedule and improving the diversity of instructors and enrollees.

Noteworthy | The 2021–2022 budget deficit for RENESAN was $25,267. The 2023-2024 budget deficit is $19,954. Our total assets at the end of the 2021-22 fiscal year were $80,007. We can continue operating for only one or two more years if the current deficit level continues. The current instructor honorarium for a six-hour course for RENESAN is $300. The current Executive Director pay is $48,000. This does not include benefits. The Executive Director position is 30 hours a week and the typical workload is 40+ hours.

Santa Fe Canyon Preservation Association

Mission | To protect and enhance the historic and cultural history and the environment of the Santa Fe Canyon.

Proposal | The restored Hydro Plant in the Water History Park played a crucial role in the growth of Santa Fe as it provided reliable water and electricity leading to a train station, allowing the first subdivision and businesses to stay open later. The local government allowed developers use of water from the Santa Fe River, effectively ending its use for 275 years by the oldest democratic institutions, the Acequias, and this destroyed the Hispanic agricultural way of life; a history known only to those who grew up here.

Noteworthy | Many Hispanics feel alienated because developers and newcomers took away their way of life and culture. This is one of the ways in which that happened. It is a story repeated throughout New Mexico which needs to be taught.

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival santafechambermusic.com

Mission | To bring together the world’s greatest musicians to perform chamber music in all its forms, to build an increasingly broad and knowledgeable audience of all ages, to offer diverse educational programs, and to enhance the cultural environment of Santa Fe and greater New Mexico.

Proposal | The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival seeks financial support for honoring its roots and celebrating its future during the monumental 2023 50th Anniversary Season. Funding ensures the Festival presents high quality performances featuring premier and emerging talent, expands community outreach and awareness, and deepens the impact of the Festival’s diverse music education programs that serve Santa Fe and northern New Mexico.

Noteworthy | The Festival is one of the world’s preeminent music festivals with deep cultural ties to Santa Fe and the community as a whole. Despite steadfast commitments to artistic excellence, the Festival remains an all too hidden gem in the Southwest. The 50th Anniversary represents an opportunity for the organization to reach broader audiences.

The Santa Fe Desert Chorale desertchorale.org

Mission | To excite, engage, and inspire diverse audiences with the beauty and power of great choral music.

Proposal | The Santa Fe Desert Chorale requests support for its 2023 core programming: two festivals of concerts, including Insights & Sounds Symposium, and the weekly community engagement project, Hearts in Harmony, which serves those experiencing homelessness at the Interfaith Community Shelter (Pete's Place). SFDC’s choral programming enhances our city’s cultural vibrancy by deepening the sense of community in New Mexico and beyond, and preserving and strengthening our cultural and historical heritage.

Noteworthy | A recent report from Harvard University suggests that 36% of all Americans—including 61% of young adults and 51% of mothers with young children— feel “serious loneliness.” According to a study authored by James S. House, Karl R. Landia, and Debra Umberson, a lack of social connection has been proven to be more harmful to one's health than obesity, smoking, and high blood pressure. The Desert Chorale seeks to increase unity, social connection, and its associated benefits through choral music.

Santa Fe Playhouse santafeplayhouse.org

Mission | Santa Fe Playhouse connects the artist with the audience. With these interactions we engage in dialogue to examine, uplift, challenge, and heal through the visceral art of performance and storytelling. Santa Fe Playhouse’s professional standards and celebration of local diverse cultures act as a catalyst, broadening our national recognition as a live arts destination.

Proposal | We ask for your support in expanding Playhouse Studio, our new education program for everyone from curious patrons to emerging artists as well as working professionals. The Studio offers professional training and development, which includes classes, workshops, and handson assisting opportunities in acting, directing, and design as well as a newly launched Summer Youth Intensive for younger artists.

Noteworthy | The Santa Fe Data Platform estimates that of the B.A. Degrees received in New Mexico, the highest percentage (12.09%) are in Visual and Performing Arts. Despite this, Arts and Entertainment employment outcomes are significantly lower at 4.49%. Through the Playhouse Studio we are bridging a gap between aspiration and practical experience and are forging pathways for practical knowledge, theater careers, and sustainable job opportunities in the creative sector.

Santa Fe Pro Musica, Inc.

sfpromusica.org

Mission | To bring together outstanding musicians to inspire and educate audiences of all ages through the performance of great music.

Proposal | Santa Fe Pro Musica requests funds for our Youth Concert Series, which returns to in-person presentations this fall. These interactive Santa Fe Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra performances at the Lensic are accompanied by

Q&A sessions and age-appropriate curricula. Additionally, we have recently expanded to include rural students through our new online library of concert recordings and learning materials. This free series represents many students’ first encounters with live classical music.

Noteworthy | These performances, which are offered at no cost to students, teachers, and districts, reach 3,000 public-, private-, and home-school students from Pecos, Española, Los Alamos, and Taos each year. Approximately 75% of student attendees identify as Latino. Many of the schools served are among the poorest in northern New Mexico according to district ratings. It is estimated that, since 1993, this program has served over 50,000 area students.

Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Inc santafesymphony.org

Mission | To be a year-round, regional cultural resource, engaging, inspiring and enriching audiences of all ages and cultures by performances of the highest professional quality. Proposal | Support The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in our upcoming 39th season, which features 11 full orchestral concerts, two SFS Strata concerts, three virtual presentations, six choral/orchestral concerts, six+ free public concerts, and a diverse music education suite that offers private mentorship, educational content delivered directly to music educators in the public schools, elementary-geared music discovery concert for students, chamber concerts in Pueblo communities, and more.

Noteworthy | All concerts are available free or low-cost ($22 or less) to adults, seniors, and children in Santa Fe. Around 2,500 children and thousands more adults in Santa Fe and surrounding areas are impacted by The Symphony’s programming each year. Our community programming serves a community for whom 60% reside in underserved areas and/or are enrolled in free and reduced-price school lunch programs. Most would otherwise have limited exposure to classical music or the performing arts in Santa Fe.

School for Advanced Research sarweb.org

Mission | To advance understanding of humanity through a unique alchemy of creative practice and scholarly research in Native American arts, anthropology, and related disciplines. School for Advanced Research (SAR) offers residential fellowships to Native American artists and, working collaboratively with descendant communities, stewards one of the nation’s finest collections of Southwest Native American art at the Indian Arts Research Center (IARC). SAR also hosts research seminars and public programs on topics of social concern.

Proposal | SAR’s IARC public programs include topics on the history and evolution of Native American art and issues facing contemporary Indigenous cultures. SAR Artists Live includes visits to the studios of Native American artists to gain insight into their artistic process, what inspires them, and how current events impact their work. Meanwhile, the Speaker Series actively explores contemporary issues affecting Indigenous museology and collections.

Noteworthy | Colonial influence has long determined the collection and curation of Native American arts and artifacts, with museums historically playing the role of gatekeepers who choose which stories to tell and how they would be told. This has rendered Native peoples voiceless. At SAR, the IARC considers its role to be that of stewarding the collections rather than owning them, and works to actively decenter traditional museum hierarchy by closely working with Native communities in all aspects of work.

Proposal | SciArt Santa Fe seeks financial support to continue our work responding to New Mexico’s regional need for more interdisciplinary and cultural dialogue about art and science in people’s lives, especially through the lenses of respect, reconciliation, and justice. We do this by hosting art and science practitioners from our Hispanic/Latine/ Chicane and Tribal communities in our exhibitions and other public forums, through intergenerational workshops, residencies, and collaborative projects.

Noteworthy | According to Spotlight On Poverty, in New Mexico, despite 85.60% of the adult population possessing a high school degree, only 27.70% of people over the age of 25 have at least a four-year college degree. Through our programming, we seek to engage Santa Fe and regional communities, including our Hispanic/Latine/ Chicane and Tribal communities, students of color, teachers, elders, people living in poverty, and others who normally do not have regular access to art/science programming.

SITE Santa Fe sitesantafe.org

SciArt Santa Fe sciartsantafe.org

Mission | To create opportunities for the powerful exchange of ideas among practitioners in the arts, sciences, and technology. Through public forums, we facilitate crossdisciplinary research in these fields, seeking to catalyze solutions for the challenges of the 21st century: spreading global scientific and artistic literacy, establishing sustainable environmental practices, increasing equity, and encouraging freedom of thought and imagination.

Mission | To nurture innovation, discovery, and inspiration through the art of today. Proposal | SITE Santa Fe seeks support for its 2022–2023 exhibits and education programs, presenting a wide range of cultural perspectives and providing multiple entry points for diverse audiences to engage in vital cultural exchange. Exhibits include Rebecca Ward: distance to venus; Max Cole: Endless Journey; Shirin Neshat: Land of Dreams; Billie Zangewa: Field of Dreams; Going With The Flow: Art, Actions, And Western Waters; Pedro Reyes (title tba); Bruce Nauman: His Mark; and Rachel Rose: Enclosure. Noteworthy | Creative industries drive cross-sector innovation and economic development. Of note, creative industries were hardest hit by the pandemic with New Mexico among the top five states with the largest percentage of losses for creative occupations in the nation (Brookings Institute). The desire for cultural exchange facilitated by arts and culture programs is apparent with 77% of arts attendees already attending or ready to attend in-person programs as of April 2022 (Americans for the Arts).

Teatro Paraguas Inc. teatroparaguasnm.org

Mission | Teatro Paraguas stages contemporary awardwinning Latinx plays in English and bilingual productions of Hispanic/Latinx poetry and classic cuentos (folk-tales), while promoting children's theater, producing the works of New Mexico playwrights, and celebrating the history, richness, and diversity of New Mexico's many cultures and artistic talent.

Proposal | We are northern New Mexico's premiere theater company for producing Latinx plays and year-round culturally relevant bilingual programming, while providing two intimate 55-seat black box theaters for use at cost by other theater companies and individual performers. Over two hundred public events happen each year at Teatro Paraguas, including plays and play readings, poetry readings, concerts, flamenco performances, film screenings, workshops, lectures, and meetings.

Noteworthy | Since January 2022, Teatro Paraguas has produced 30 performances of six plays, including El Boorthay Parti (a benefit for SF Unitarian Church to help Afghan families), and Save The Bees, which toured to Denver and is scheduled for Silver City in September. We hosted 10 poetry readings, and our Children’s Theatre held a spring semester with performances. We also hosted performances, rehearsals and/or workshops for 17 guest companies, including Meow Wolf, Santa Fe Community College, and Santa Fe CHART.

Proposal | We are seeking support to provide artists with more opportunities and avenues of support, from expanding our new venue for shared costume storage, rehearsal and performance space, to developing our website's resources for artists and patrons alike.

Noteworthy | Santa Fe is home to over 20 producing theater companies, many of which lack their own spaces. With only a handful of fully outfitted theater spaces for production, Theatre Santa Fe is forging new pathways for companies to leverage their resources, support each other and grow the overall theater community in Santa Fe to become as strong as many of the other world class arts communities in Santa Fe.

Tomorrow's Women tomorrowswomen.org

Theatre Santa Fe

theatresantafe.org

Mission | To bring everyone together to encourage, support and promote the growth of live (theatrical) performance arts in and around the city of Santa Fe. Theatre Santa Fe is a collaborative organization of theater artists, organizations, and their audiences.

Mission | Tomorrow’s Women trains young women from Palestine, Israel, and the United States to be strong, compassionate leaders who partner to resolve conflicts and inspire action that promotes equality, peace, and justice for all. Proposal | The 2023 Peace Ambassadors cohort will consist of 15 New Mexican female teens. Participants engage in six months of peacebuilding training based on TW's signature methodology of compassionate listening, authentic speaking, and learning the core tenants of becoming an empathetic, global leader. Participants will also connect with their counterparts in Israel and Palestine, graduates of the Young Leader Program, through two transformational encounters, culminating in a community-wide art project.

Noteworthy | According to the New Mexico Risk and Resiliency Survey: 37% of New Mexico high school girls report experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness within the past month; Only 56% of girls reported that “outside my home and school" an adult really cares about me; 57% shared that "outside of my home and school" there is an adult I trust; and only 38% stated that "outside home and school" I am a part of group activities.

Wise Fool New Mexico wisefoolnewmexico.org

Mission | To ignite the imagination, build community, and promote social justice through performances and hands-on experiences in the arts of circus, puppetry, and theater. Our programs build life skills through creative expression; they promote problem-solving through dialogue, utilize art to nurture a just society, and create a safe space where youth can flourish. We strategically focus on engaging underserved communities throughout New Mexico.

Proposal | This funding will enable teens' participation in the 2023 American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO) biennial festival hosted by a circus organization anywhere in the U.S. It's an honor to travel to AYCO and an essential step in a teen's personal and professional development. They join a network of circus-loving peers at the festival, take workshops, make friends, and perform. By observing others, teens see firsthand how persistence, dedication, and creativity can form their future circus dreams.

Noteworthy | Wise Fool's youth programs teach 1,500+ students each year and follow pathways that systematically build skills while empowering youth to set incremental goals. The AYCO festival is a highlight on their journey enabling teens to become paid Wise Fool employees as camp counselors, assistant coaches, or performers. Teens typically perform these roles alongside their education while building their time-management and leadership skills.

Zia Singers theziasingers.com

Mission | To promote joy by championing the love and craft of women’s choral music through public performance, education and outreach. A community chorus since 1993, the Zia Singers received 501(c)3 status in 2016. The Zia Singers perform a varied repertoire including classical, traditional, international, Broadway, and pop, often introducing new choral compositions to New Mexico audiences. Listeners are encouraged to feel a connection with the music, the singers, and each other.

Proposal | We request funding for marketing and production costs that our organization will incur during the coming 2022–2023 concert season in which our performances will deliver an emotional and empowering call to action on climate and the environment. Our goal is to collaborate with other Santa Fe area environmental nonprofits by offering them an opportunity to use audio and/or video from our performances to encourage passionate stewardship of New Mexico's land, water, and air.

Noteworthy | New Mexico temperatures have risen more than two degrees since the start of the 20th century. Statistics alone may not move people to act, but music has the power to create emotional response and inspire people to get involved. Our 2021 online concerts, "Unsung" and "Hear My Voice", had 5,517 viewers. The Zias will perform five concerts this season. In partnership with others, we expect to build our audience and support the Santa Fe community by focusing greater awareness on our precious earth.

CIVIC & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES

We invited requests from organizations serving Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and/or San Miguel counties that work to improve:

• Workforce development and job creation

• Open government

• Social and economic justice

Through direct services, policy advocacy, and/or collaborative efforts, priority strategies will address:

• Improving access to employment opportunities and economic advancement by low-income and other disadvantaged community members;

• Providing career counseling, job training, and other programs to low wage earners to advance their skills;

• Financial literacy training;

• Increasing community involvement in activities that will influence public policy to strengthen communities;

• Support public policy, civic engagement, community organizing, or public information to improve and strengthen the local economy

Result: Community is engaged and involved in local issues.

Alliance for Local Economic Prosperity aflep.org

Mission | To create local economic prosperity by maximizing equitable access to, and opportunities for, financial resources which support thriving economies throughout New Mexico.

Proposal | Let’s create sustained improvement in the state’s low ratings in quality-of-life metrics with a fundamental change in the state’s financial systems—the establishment of a NM Public Bank that will keep the state’s revenue in the state and enable more investments, especially in rural areas and small businesses that research shows create jobs. Jobs, especially those that provide a living wage, are the most reliable route out of poverty.

Noteworthy | At New Mexico’s Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Committee meeting on August 12, 2022, the Executive Director of Good Jobs First revealed that 17 of New Mexico’s subsidies to encourage economic development are skewed away from “small companies that hire locals and often face credit availability challenges.” A strategy of growing local businesses works. Littleton, Colorado doubled its rate of job growth, “…we didn’t recruit one company… We didn’t spend one penny subsidizing anybody. It was all about working with local businesses.”

Crossroads for Women crossroadsabq.org

Mission | To provide comprehensive, integrated services to empower women emerging from incarceration to achieve safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives in the community, for themselves and their children.

Proposal | Crossroads for Women is seeking to provide computer classes to prepare justice-involved women with tools to compete in the ever-evolving technological ecosystem. The computer course will focus on hard skills needed by the modern workforce that incarcerated women have been largely removed from, creating an additional barrier to meaningful employment.

Noteworthy | Estimates place the unemployment rate for formerly incarcerated people at about 27 percent, compared to five percent or less for the general population. This statistic grows more alarming when you control for gender and race where women of color are far more likely to be unemployed if they were formerly incarcerated. Crossroads provides services to assist women in their walk to become more independent and start their own careers.

Dental Care In Your Home dentalcareinyourhome.org

Mission | To provide superior dental healthcare to homebound and special needs patients in their home or care facility, regardless of the ability to pay.

Proposal | Funding would help us to build our capacity to service clients in the Santa Fe area. Hiring a dentist and hygienist so we would be able to see more patients in this area. Noteworthy | We are on pace to see 1,400 patients this year. We have over 200 potential patients that are homebound in Santa Fe that have not had Dental Care since prior to COVID-19.

Earth Care International www.earthcarenm.org

Mission | We grow leadership from the ground up for the intergenerational and intersectional movement for progressive change in northern New Mexico. We organize, train, and support our fellow youth and parent leaders from Santa Fe’s southside, BIPOC, and low-income communities as we fight to improve the environmental, economic, social, and educational conditions in our lives through YUCCA (Youth United for Climate Crisis Action), Poder Familiar, and the SF Mutual Aid Network.

Proposal | Funding will support BIPOC youth and families working to advance climate legislation that reduces emissions, deploys renewables, and facilitates a just transition for impacted communities, environmental protections and community-led development plan for the southside of Santa Fe. This includes economic justice initiatives based on solidarity and equity through the Santa Fe Mutual Aid Network, including emergency resource distribution to network families.

Noteworthy | According to the Santa Fe Southside Community Health Profile, poverty has a greater prevalence in our neighborhoods than in the City of Santa Fe as a whole. In 2015–2019, 21.7% of households received SNAP compared to 12.3% in the City. Few outdoor spaces for recreational opportunities exist for use by this community. There are no full-service grocery stores making it hard for residents to access fresh fruits and vegetables. Polluting businesses are concentrated in the area.

Proposal | Innovate+Educate's programs not only teach New Mexico young adults (ages 16–30) important skills like resume building, goal setting, and communication skills, we also connect young adults to actual jobs and pay for the required training to ensure they are on a strong career path that meets their passions and skills. Innovate+Educate provides the means necessary to truly set our young people up for success.

Noteworthy | In New Mexico, the percentage of learners completing high school by age 25 has risen to 86.5%, the percentage of those completing a bachelor’s degree is only 28.1%. In Santa Fe, of the 18-34 year old demographic, only 27% have a bachelor’s degree. And, the racial breakdown shows that at least 45% of those holding a bachelor’s degree are Caucasian. A much lower percentage of Latinos/Hispanic and Native Americans see degree completion. Our focus is providing pathways to good employment for all.

Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe lvsf.org

Mission | To provide free tutoring to adults in reading, writing, and speaking English to strengthen our community, families, and the workforce. Our vision is a literate, thriving community where words can be read, written, spoken, and understood, and where people can attain their goals and fully participate in society.

Innovate+Educate NM innovate-educate.org

Mission | To create new employment pathways for workers based on skills and competencies. Innovate+Educate is a national nonprofit based in Santa Fe, NM that focuses on skill-based training and hiring strategies for youth from all socio-economic backgrounds to prepare them for gainful, fulfilling jobs. We leverage the best practices and strategies from Fortune 500 companies to local businesses and apply this knowledge directly to benefit NM young adults.

Proposal | We request support for our Citizenship Tutoring Program, which prepares students for the oral and written components of the citizenship exam. This program helps immigrants in Santa Fe become active community members by becoming U.S. Citizens and having the right to vote.

Noteworthy | According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in Santa Fe County, 24% of adults function at literacy Level 1 (equivalent to approximately a first-grade reading level) and 29% at Level 2 (equal to roughly a second to fourth-grade reading level). To put this into perspective, over half of the adults in Santa Fe County would benefit from English as a second language (ESL) or basic literacy tutoring.

MainStreet de Las Vegas

mainstreetdelasvegas.org

Mission | To unify the historic commercial corridor and engender pride in the community while promoting economic development and preserving historical, cultural, architectural, and natural resources through partnerships and community collaboration.

Proposal | Vista de Las Vegas is a citywide mural project where four new murals will be created, one in each of Las Vegas' four City Council districts. Funded in part by the City's first National Endowment for the Arts grant, this project will commission four northern New Mexico artists, who will each receive a $2,500 artist fee, to create a mural. Each will work with a local high school student as their assistant and these students will be paid as part of this internship.

Noteworthy | Until very recently, the number of arts and culture-related businesses and nonprofit organizations in Las Vegas grew steadily and rapidly. The impact of the pandemic and the recent fires and floods on Las Vegas’ arts and cultural industries appears to have been very significant. Revenues earned or received by organizations in the area fell sharply beginning in 2020. One of the goals of this project is to bring community members together to celebrate Las Vegas and its culture.

MANA del Norte: A Chapter of Mana National manadelnortenm.org

Mission | To serve as a voice and resource for Latinas in the northern New Mexico counties of Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, San Miguel, and Taos. In 1989, a group of Latinas sharing common interests founded MANA del Norte. We have informed Latina activists, working to create a better life for all Latinos and achieve full and equal participation of Latinas in our country’s political, social, educational, and economic domains.

Proposal | We request funds for the development and creation of a brochure that will help MANA del Norte recruit and retain members, solicit donations for scholarships, advertise our scholarships, and be able to reach as many northern New Mexico women who may be eligible for scholarships.

Noteworthy | MANA del Norte is the only Latina women's organization in northern New Mexico. We are not proud of this statistic. In fact, we believe that there should be many more Latina organizations that are available to Latinas in northern New Mexico. This is a sad statistic. MANA del Norte members are totally grassroots, all volunteer Latinas who have full time jobs, are full time mothers, and still believe that an organization like MANA del Norte is very important to our communities.

Mora Creative Council/Mora Mainstreet ourmora.org

Mission | To assist the disabled, elderly, and citizens of Mora County that were impacted by the Calf Canyon Fires by securing them processed wood for the purpose of heating their homes this winter.

Proposal | In partnership with the Santa Fe Community Foundation, Mora Creative Council, Mora Independent Schools, Carson National Forest, and the Mora Head Start families in the Mora area will receive processed wood for the upcoming winter months. This wood will impact fire victims, the disabled, the elderly, and the low-income families.

Noteworthy | This request is being made to process 10 loads of logs being donated by the Carson National Forest for the purpose of being processed into fuel (wood) for the residences of Mora County. Due to the three fires that have devastated Mora County, many residences are without the ability to obtain wood for this winter for heating and cooking in their homes. This funding will help in the processing and if necessary, the purchase of additional log loads.

New Mexico Foundation for Open Government

nmfog.org

Mission | To educate, advocate, and litigate for open government in New Mexico. Since its inception in 1989, the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) has fulfilled its mission. By shining a light on the government, FOG holds officials accountable and makes certain public business is conducted in the sunshine. FOG is the state’s leading advocate for freedom of information, a hallmark of democracy. No transparency; no democracy. FOG protects the public’s right to know.

Proposal | Adding a staff attorney, who will be mentored by a panel of six experienced volunteer transparency lawyers, will be a game changer for open government in the state. FOG has raised $300,000 in “seed” money, but the pressure of inflation has pushed that goal to $330,000. This will pay an attorney’s salary for two years and establish a reserve fund. The position will become self-sustaining through the awards of attorney fees, court costs, and statutory penalties.

Noteworthy | Every year, FOG has more than 1,000 requests for advice and assistance on closed public meetings (violations of the Open Meetings Act) and access to public records under the Inspection of Public Records Act. Consideration of up to 12 cases a year for litigation or amicus briefs.

Proposal | The New Mexico Local News Fund is aiming to launch a new incubator program to support news startups in rural and urban news deserts. We also aim to increase the number of Fellowships in our program that places recent journalism graduates in local newsrooms. We are also looking for long-term support for our new collaboration of southern New Mexico newsrooms to cover economic development issues post-pandemic, and will be running a matching campaign for fall fundraisers for New Mexico newsrooms.

Noteworthy | New Mexico has five counties with no newspapers and 21 counties with only one newspaper, according to news deserts research at the University of North Carolina. We are aiming to strengthen existing local news publishers while helping support new publications to cover rural towns and urban neighborhoods that are currently underserved. During the wildfires in the spring, four out of seven of the most affected counties had zero newspapers, and the other three counties only had one newspaper to cover them.

NMCAN NMCAN.org

New Mexico Local News Fund

nmlocalnews.org

Mission | To grow the ecosystem of local news across our state to better serve the information needs of all New Mexicans. To accomplish that ambitious goal, we work with both existing newsrooms and trusted community organizations to build programs and networks that will ensure diverse individuals and communities have the information they need to thrive.

Mission | NMCAN partners with young people to build community, promote equity, and lead change. Proposal | NMCAN authentically engages young people impacted by foster care, the juvenile justice system, and/or homelessness to advocate for systems change that improves their transition to adulthood and positively transforms our community.

Noteworthy | Higher than the national rate of 12.6%, New Mexico has 47,900 (19.6%) disconnected young people— meaning they are neither in school nor working—and this is typically a result of being impacted by foster care or other systems (Lewis, Kristen. A Disrupted Year: How the Arrival of Covid-19 Affected Youth Disconnection. New York: Measure of America, Social Science Research Council, 2022).

Salvation Army, Southwest Divisional Headquarters

southwest.salvationarmy.org

Mission | To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Proposal | Funding supports helping people who are about to be homeless to stay in their homes and helps the unsheltered seek shelter and upward mobility.

Noteworthy | On any given night, across the state of New Mexico, some 1,200 people outside the Albuquerque Metro area are homeless. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that homelessness costs the City of Santa Fe $3 million each year. But 38% of those surveyed are first-time homeless. Their homelessness could be prevented with a timely intervention.

Noteworthy | There are innumerable statistics that point to the use of data to improve all aspects of civic life. Cities around the world are replacing “best guesses” with databased decisions to improve the lives of their citizens with greater government transparency, increased accountability and alignment, and ultimately creating safer, healthier, and more efficient cities. Over the past few years, we have tested and proven what a significant impact data-based decisionmaking has on the city of Santa Fe.

Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity santafehabitat.org

Mission | To promote affordable home ownership for Santa Fe area residents by constructing simple, adequate, and energy efficient new homes and repairing or rehabilitating existing homes through the cooperative efforts of partner families, volunteers, donors, and staff.

Santa Fe Data Platform Fund

santafedata.org

Mission | To support smart public policy, sound use of taxpayer dollars, and innovative strategies to grow the economy. In Santa Fe, a collaboration of public and private funders launched this project to support data-based decision-making for the future health, prosperity, and equity of Santa Fe. The platform is currently comprised of three primary dashboards: Our Residents and Visitors, Public Health, and Economy and Innovation.

Proposal | Additional funding will substantially expand the impact of the platform. It will strengthen community and partnership engagement by using social media and educational events to augment information about the platform and partner’s reach, add new industry sector partners, expand the core team to ensure long-term sustainability and utilization, and add new dashboards, including sustainability and education, for a more comprehensive understanding of our community’s opportunities and challenges.

Proposal | Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity is requesting funds from the Santa Fe Community Foundation in the Economic Security impact area to support our Habitat Homeowner Education program. All newly selected Habitat Partner Families that are selected through a qualification process to become homeowners are required to complete 12 hours of a homeowner's financial education. In addition to this program, we offer on-going education in maintaining and sustaining their Habitat home to over 100 Habitat homeowners.

Noteworthy | More than one in three people employed in Santa Fe commute from outside the county, often from homes in more affordable communities. Long car commutes contribute to climate change and impose high costs—financial, physical, and social. People employed in Santa Fe who are unwilling or unable to live far from where they work have no choice but to absorb high housing costs that often leave few resources for other necessities like food and healthcare.

Searchlight New Mexico

searchlightnm.org

Mission | To deliver high-impact investigative reporting to inspire New Mexicans to demand action on systemic problems that plague our state. Searchlight New Mexico is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization dedicated to investigative and public service journalism in the interest of the people of New Mexico. We believe that great reporting can motivate all New Mexicans to confront racial and economic inequities, government corruption and negligence, and abuses of power.

Proposal | Searchlight NM will continue our work on the impact of the fires in northern New Mexico. We are also undertaking major investigations into children's mental health, foster care, climate change, gun violence, and other issues involving criminal justice.

Noteworthy | Searchlight NM fulfills a specific need for long form, investigative and enterprise journalism. The number of journalism jobs that have been lost since 2008 is 40,000. Just since the pandemic, 100 papers have closed across the country, at least five of them in New Mexico. Four New Mexico counties have no local paper and 22 counties have a single paper.

University of New Mexico Foundation, Inc. unmfund.org/

Mission | Anderson School of Business Management engages students in its comprehensive educational, research, and service programs. Anderson School seeks to transform New Mexico’s economy over the next generation by building and supporting entrepreneurship. To do this we sponsor incubators for ideas, businesses and people. We believe solutions can be found when people with different backgrounds and skills work together on real problems, while also addressing the needs of local businesses and our community.

Proposal | Providing young professional entrepreneurs with support in creating socially-responsible businesses grows the economy while creating jobs and meaningful change. Funding the Anderson Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship builds a northern New Mexico community where entrepreneurs can learn, launch, and scale their for-profit social enterprises. The Center offers a local venue for environmental, social, and governance changemakers to come together, collaborate, and address mutual goals and initiatives.

Noteworthy | A 2020 study by STEM Boomerang found that over half of 191 STEM graduates were interested in staying or returning to New Mexico. However, in a Korn Ferry study, 63% of Millennials stated that business's primary purpose should be improving society. In a recent Deloitte study, the conclusion was clear—business leaders must embrace purpose in order to be relevant for Millennials and Gen Z. Supporting young entrepreneurs in forming their own socially responsible enterprises responds to both needs.

EDUCATION

Result: All children and youth succeed in education and are prepared for a career.

We invited requests from organizations serving Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and/or San Miguel counties that work to improve:

• School readiness

• Reading proficiency

• Math proficiency

• High school graduation rates

• Opportunity youth* engagement (*Youth ages 12–24 struggling with school, not enrolled in school, and/or not working)

Through direct services, policy advocacy, and/or collaborative efforts, priority strategies will address:

• Integrated student and family supports for at-risk/ vulnerable populations with strong place-based solutions supported by a network of caring and appropriately trained adult and peer relationships

• Access to quality, affordable early childhood education and out-of-school (after school and summer) opportunities

• Targeted interventions to close the academic achievement gaps across key milestones from birth to career

• Work-based learning and career technical education through real life and personally relevant education, including career exploration and alternative pathway opportunities

• Education/provider/family training and support so they can be strong advocated and supporters for children and student success—especially in high-needs areas

Armand Hammer United World College of the American West (UWC-USA)

uwc-usa.org

Mission | UWC-USA makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

Proposal | We partner with local Native American schools and pueblos, assisted by educational and Indigenous consultants, to build our capacity and deliver programs and activities for local youth and students in UWC-USA's signature experiential education. All participants receive full scholarships to take part in programs on constructive engagement of conflict, wilderness leadership, environmental sustainability, arts and culture, and annual summer Global Leadership Forum.

Noteworthy | 13% of Native Americans hold a college degree, compared to 28% of the general population. We aim to increase access to educational opportunities in the younger years by partnering with Native American schools and pueblos to build pipelines for local Native American students to be better prepared for academic success through collaborative learning, exposure to stimulating academic challenges, and experiential education.

Breakthrough Santa Fe

breakthroughsantafe.org

Mission | To support motivated public middle school students whose identities have been historically excluded from higher education on their path to college. In addition, the program provides high school and college-age young adults with a rewarding experience as teachers and mentors. Proposal | Breakthrough Santa Fe requests funds to support our ongoing work with young people who will be the first in their families to go to college. We provide a six year intensive

academic program, one on one college counseling, tutoring services, and advocacy support for students and their families. Please help us close the college access gap in Santa Fe!

Noteworthy | According to the 2020 Pell Institute's "Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States," 20% of New Mexican low-income students enroll in college.

Bridges Project for Education bridgesproject.org

Mission | To expand access to college and vocational training, with an emphasis on students who are from historically underrepresented groups. Postsecondary access is a community issue. Inequality hurts us all. Bridges takes steps to level the playing field. Demystifying the path to postsecondary education helps clients find their way forward in education and in life.

Proposal | Since 1997, Bridges has helped over 3,200 clients in northern New Mexico access postsecondary education. We respectfully request support for our continuum of free services. Bridges increases access to college and vocational training by providing: free individualized counseling, free early engagement outreach through our College Connections presentations and workshops, and free alumni outreach for clients enrolled in their program.

Noteworthy | It’s predicted that by 2027, 70% of jobs will require some postsecondary education. Many in Taos may find themselves unqualified. Validated research confirms that disparities in college access disproportionately affect minority, low-income, and first-generation students, and we see that played out, grievously, in our community. The majority of Bridges clients are from these groups which are two-thirds less likely to enter postsecondary education.

Cañones Early Childhood Center

Mission | The Cañones Early Childhood Center is a small nonprofit organization bringing early childhood education and emergent literacy services to a population of rural, isolated, minority families in northern New Mexico. The mission of this program is to interrupt the cycles of rural isolation and poverty, by reaching out to preschool children and their families, fostering confidence, a positive cultural identity, and a basic, literacy-rich foundation for future achievement in school. Proposal | This program provides early childhood services to an under-served population of families in remote areas of Rio Arriba County. These children are living in isolation, and considering the current pandemic, the need for our services continues to be even more important in their development. Noteworthy | New Mexico’s children are among the least likely in the nation to find opportunities for success. Substandard academic performance and high rates of dropping out, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, and other issues impact the state’s children at unacceptable levels (Daniels Fund 2015). The area targeted by this project has no Headstart, PreK, or other early childhood programs, and, in addition, no libraries.

those ideas with decision-makers. CIC gives a sense of agency and possibility to a diversity of students including underrepresented youth as they move into their educational and professional futures in a climate-challenged world. Noteworthy | “Today, many teachers have little or no formal training about climate change, much less about how to teach it, and what students learn about climate change can vary widely from state to state and even classroom to classroom…A 2014 survey found that 57% of science teachers had no formal training about climate change” (Youth Today: After a win for U.S. climate change education, classroom implementation is off to a slow start).

College and Career Plaza collegecareerplaza.org

Climate Advocates Voces Unidas

cavu.org

Mission | Climate Advocates Voces Unidas (CAVU) utilizes educational programming and visual storytelling to support locally-led solutions to the climate crisis.

Proposal | In CAVU’s free STEAM program, the Climate Innovation Challenge, New Mexico students join peers from around the world to create locally-led, culturally-responsive solutions to the climate crisis as they learn storytelling techniques and video production skills so they can share

Mission | To provide career and college mentoring and strategic guidance to high school students in Santa Fe. Proposal | College and Career Plaza respectfully requests funding to continue providing professional, bilingual college and career guidance and educational services directly to students enrolled in Santa Fe's high schools. Funding will not only go toward ensuring our current programs continue to meet the needs of the 3,000 students who have access to our school-based centers, but it will also support program growth into additional schools.

Noteworthy | Santa Fe’s public high school students are experiencing inequity in the secondary education system for socio-economic reasons, language differences, and challenges with the immigration status of themselves and their families. Recognizing that approximately 25%–75% of the high school population at CHS and SFHS are ELL students, and 75%–100% are on the free or reduced lunch program, CCP has ensured that our program staff is culturally and linguistically responsive.

Communities in Schools New Mexico cisnm.org

Mission | To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Proposal | Communities In Schools of New Mexico works inside northern New Mexico’s high poverty public schools to ensure that all students—regardless of socio-economic status —have the support, resources, and guidance they need to stay in school and achieve in life.

Noteworthy | Per U.S. Census, 22% of Santa Fe County children and 27% of Rio Arriba County children live in poverty. Research shows that children growing up in poverty suffer disproportionately from multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences, including hunger, housing instability, abuse and neglect, family dysfunction, and exposure to violence at home and in the community. They are also five times more likely to drop out of school than their more fortunate peers.

Dual Language Education of New Mexico dlenm.org

Mission | To develop, support, and advocate for high-quality dual language enriched education in NM and beyond. New Mexico’s rich linguistic and cultural resources must be developed as assets. Four decades of research provide a road map for developing a multilingual, multicultural citizenry. Providing an enriched multilingual education combined with high expectations has the greatest potential to close the achievement gap and prepare students for success in the 21st century.

Proposal | We request support for the development of inperson and virtual mathematics modules for K–8 educators to identify what it takes for students to be mathematically proficient and the strategies to support students in meeting grade-level standards. Specific attention will be given

to those working with academic language learners and emerging bilingual students with strategies and activities designed to build deep mathematical understanding and the language needed to articulate their learning.

Noteworthy | On the national 2019 NAEP assessment, 29% of New Mexico’s fourth graders performed at or above the proficient level in math. When disaggregated, 44% of white students, 24% of Hispanic students, and 17% of American Indian students tested proficient or above. 23% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch tested proficient in math versus 51% of students who were not eligible.

El Rito Public Library

elritolibrary.org

Mission | To further the aims of education for the public by serving as a portal through which individuals and families may obtain information, and acquire skills and experience for enlightenment, enjoyment, and empowerment.

Proposal | Our small, nonprofit-accredited library seeks funds to purchase heritage fruit trees and native pollinator plants for our ongoing development of the landscape around our library. Teens will help in our effort to inventory existing fruit trees locally. We will be co-offering workshops for fruit tree care in an effort to support long established fruit tree cultivation in our region and to help establish pollinators needed for fertilization.

Noteworthy | Our library functions in a region with many deficits: in education (i.e. Mesa Vista School youth grade three have only 27% of students proficient in reading or math), in jobs, in rates of child poverty (24–26%). We’re in a food desert, in an area of few affordable internet services, and in a region of high levels of opioid addictions. Our goal of lifelong learning attempts to address these deficits and give people skills to find resources for solutions and enrichment.

Embudo Valley Tutoring Association embudovalleytutoring.com

Mission | To provide free tutoring/mentoring support to children in financial need in an area where the child poverty rate hovers close to 30%; help reduce the high school dropout rate by helping children become proficient readers and acquire foundational math skills in the primary years; strengthen the quality of education by providing trained tutors to schools; and help dyslexic and other learning disabled students succeed by training tutors to provide specialized support.

Proposal | We seek funding to address the widened learning gaps experienced by high priority students due to loss of learning opportunities during the COVID-19 school shutdowns and subsequent quarantining requirements. EVTA tutors and mentors help K–12 students work toward grade-level reading and math proficiency. Support is offered through targeted interventions that address specific learning holes as identified through fall baseline testing. EVTA monitors students to ensure consistent progress. Noteworthy | New Mexico is ranked 50th among the states in childhood education. According to the Anne Casey Foundation's Data Kid's Count Data Book 2022, 76% of New Mexico's children are not proficient in reading by the end of third grade and 79% of New Mexico's youth are not proficient in math by the end of eighth grade. 50% of students at Dixon Elementary are not proficient in reading and 46% are not proficient at math (GreatSchools.org).

Explora Science Center & Childrens Museum of Albuquerque explora.us

Mission | To create opportunities for inspirational discovery and the joy of lifelong learning through interactive experiences in science, technology engineering, art, and math (STEAM).

Proposal | Explora’s “Growing a Scientist” program provides STEAM-focused early childhood education for preschoolers and support for grandparents raising their grandchildren in

northern New Mexico. In partnership with groups such as the Las Cumbres Community Services, Explora will engage families in group learning events at local community spaces and distribute STEAM Kits for continued engagement at home, guiding our youngest learners in hands-on STEAM discovery while fostering family-centered learning. Noteworthy | New Mexico is now ranked 50th in overall child well-being and education (2022 Kids Count Data Book). Amber Wallin, Executive Director of New Mexico Voices for Children, argues that progress in education access will continue “only if we keep up those investments in our kids and keep creating opportunities.” At Explora, we work to eliminate learning opportunity gaps and provide services that drive economic development and support educators so that we can work together to dismantle barriers to education.

Future Focused Education futurefocusededucation.org

Mission | To create healthier and more prosperous communities by advancing the best education for the students who need it the most. FFE envisions schools as sites of innovation and opportunity, where students become the creators of healthy and more prosperous communities. Proposal | We request funding to scale the X3 internship program for underserved youth in Santa Fe in collaboration with Communities In Schools, diverse employers, and secondary and post-secondary institutions. Our initial pilot in 2021 placed three students in paid internships; we have now placed 91 youth, and we envision a future when all young people participate in work-based learning as a stepping stone to viable careers that contribute to the health of their families and the Santa Fe community.

Noteworthy | New Mexico’s young people need workforce skills to compete in careers wrought by the pandemic, technological growth, and demographic shifts. As a result of COVID-19, workers under age 25—concentrated in low-skill jobs—experienced the greatest employment loss of any demographic (NCCI “Research Brief,” 2021). Time, money, and social capital are all major hurdles for youth in accessing traditional career preparatory programming, which FFE aims to address with quality paid internships.

Global Give A Book, Inc. ggab.org

Mission | To provide youth literacy by giving award-winning books to children in need.

Proposal | Global Give A Book is determined to address the underserved, economically disadvantaged youth population with a commitment to their literacy growth—specifically by providing quality award-winning books to children in most need through food banks and food pantries and Title 1 schools.

Noteworthy | There is one book for every 300 children in low income neighborhoods. By age four, low income children have heard 30 million fewer words than children from middle income families.

Growing Up New Mexico: The Early Childhood Partnership growingupnm.org

Mission | To engage the whole community, bringing together people and resources to create increased opportunities for young children and the adults in their lives to achieve their dreams and aspirations.

Proposal | At Growing Up New Mexico we envision a community where children and families are supported. Inherent in our mission is the guiding principle that all families are capable of success if given the right opportunities at the right time. We employ a multi-generational, or "whole family," approach that supports children and caregivers through a series of high-quality early childhood programs, prenatal to age five, designed to empower families and prepare children for success in school and beyond.

Noteworthy | Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were 4,497 public and private slots for Early Childhood Care and Education Services—home visiting, PreK, Head Start, centerbased care, licensed/registered home-based care, etc.—in Santa Fe County. However, there are close to 7,000 children under the age of five currently living in our community. This leaves many families eternally on waiting lists, where many “age out” and are unable to access the opportunities, resources, and tools they need for success.

Institute for Applied Ecology appliedeco.org

Mission | To conserve native species and habitats through restoration, research, and education. Our vision is a world where all people and wildlands are healthy and interact positively, biological diversity flourishes, and environmental challenges are met with a social commitment to solving problems with scientific principles.

Proposal | We hope to offer more educational programs to Santa Fe youth where students have the opportunity to examine their own relationships with plants and the environment, gain practical conservation skills, foster stewardship for local forests, and connect with experts in the conservation field. We hope that this can get more youth outside and contribute to diversifying the conservation field.

Noteworthy | In 2017, parents of children between ages eight and 12 said that their children spent three times as many hours with screens as they do outside. The same study found that there were more barriers for minority groups and young adults (EE360 2017). According to the Outdoor Foundation, children and young adults have drifted away from frequent participation in outdoor activities since 2015. In 2020, the Census reported that 90.3% of conservation scientists and foresters are white (non-Hispanic).

May Center for Learning

maycenter.org

Mission | To empower students with learning differences to be successful, confident learners who recognize the importance of communication, collaboration, and community. We accomplish this goal by focusing on four specific success attributes: literacy, empowerment, advocacy, and principles. May Center is committed to developing the understanding of literacy and learning differences by providing consultation and professional development to educators in New Mexico.

Proposal | Our vision is to ensure that every student in New Mexico has access to evidence-based literacy instruction from highly skilled teachers who have deep knowledge of best practices based in the science of reading. With unrestricted funding, we would be able to fully implement the May Way model in public schools across the state as beacons for best practice for their regions.

Noteworthy | In the state of New Mexico, only 34% of students are proficient in reading at their grade level or higher (New Mexico Public Education Department, https:// newmexicoschools.com/state/999999/student-performance).

Mother Tongue Project

mothertongueproject.org

Mission | To teach young parents critical academic reading and writing skills so that they can effectively give voice to their thoughts and experiences, pursue educational and career goals, and support the school readiness of their children. Proposal | Parenting secondary and post-secondary students are disproportionately women of color experiencing generational poverty. Mother Tongue Project’s new Santa Fe Community College programming confronts this cycle and its inequities via a highly supportive, cohort-based, topicallyrelevant English sequence that expedites college-level student literacy. The two-semester program takes parenting students from developmental English through the collegelevel English course required for degree completion. Noteworthy | Roughly 11% of U.S. undergraduates are single, female, parenting students, according to Institute for Women’s Policy Research. Yet, “only 28% of single mother learners earn a degree or credential within six years, but each additional level of education they complete decreases their chances of living in poverty by 32%.” The Casey Foundation Kids Count Data book consistently puts New Mexico between 48th and 50th in reading proficiency, teen births/ young parenthood, thus this need is large across our state.

My Little Horse Listener, Inc mylittlehorselistener.org

Mission | We use miniature therapy horses and evidencebased equine facilitated learning practices to support indigent children and adolescents in their recovery from the impact of domestic violence, bullying, parental separation due to substance abuse, social isolation and reading impairments.

Proposal | We seek funding to enable miniature therapy horses to travel into low-income communities, including schools, in Santa Fe and offer equine-facilitated learning and support to youth silently coping with domestic violence and without the means to travel to our corral. Our trained miniature equines have repeatedly demonstrated the uncanny ability to help youth find their voice and share their untold story—the very first step to escaping from the shadows of domestic violence.

Noteworthy | Victims of domestic violence experience an average of 50 attacks before reaching out for help. The New Mexico Interpersonal Violence Data Center estimates that 7,850 children witnessed violence, and 5,500 of those children had not received support services. The Data Center Report emphasized that better and different community responses are needed to identify and reach youth. We believe miniature equines can help find youth who, along with their victimized parent, struggle in shame and silence.

Proposal | Using the joy and exuberance of dance and music, NDI New Mexico provides access to transformational educational enrichment to primarily low-income students at elementary schools in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico and at our Santa Fe teaching facility, The Dance Barns. NDI New Mexico’s Outreach program is offered at no cost to students and participating children make gains in academics, social-emotional learning, and physical well-being—learning self-discipline, confidence, and teamwork.

Noteworthy | In 2022, New Mexico ranked last in our nation in education. Our state’s high school graduation rate is 71%, and only 29% of fourth graders and 23% of eighth graders scored at or above proficient in reading (Kids Count Data Center, Annie E. Casey Foundation). Graduation rates are even lower in Española at 65.5% (NMPED, 2020). A UNM study found that NDI New Mexico students earn higher grades and standardized test results than non-participating peers.

New Mexico School for the Arts— Art Institute nmschoolforthearts.org

Mission | To provide access to a rigorous mastery arts and academic high school education for youth with passion and aptitude for the arts, leading to post-secondary learning, careers in the arts, and lives that contribute to society.

National Dance Institute New Mexico ndi-nm.org

Mission | NDI New Mexico is founded with the knowledge that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children. The purpose of our distinctive programs is to help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves that will carry over into all aspects of their lives.

Proposal | New Mexico School for the Arts—Art Institute requests funding to provide high school students across the state of New Mexico with two-three hours per school day of arts education at New Mexico School for the Arts. NMSA’s intersection of the arts and academics leads to improved social, emotional, and academic outcomes for our students, regardless of race, ethnicity, and other factors that limit educational equity.

Noteworthy | Low income students that have access to indepth arts education perform better academically, have higher college-going rates, and are more likely to hold professional jobs than their peers in the same socio-economic group that have low access to arts education (https://www.arts.gov/sites/ default/files/Arts-At-Risk-Youth.pdf).

Ojo Sarco Community Center

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Mission | To sustain the only public space in Ojo Sarco, to remain open, to have a place that fosters community pride and enriches the lives of the people of Ojo Sarco and neighboring villages through programs and activities as resources allow. To achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.

Proposal | In support of children and youth, OSCC works to increase protective factors using a Community That Cares (CTC) social development strategy. This evidence-based program gives young people opportunities, skills and recognition which strengthen bonding with family, school, and community. Strong bonds motivate young people to adopt healthy standards for behavior. In support of education and rural literacy, we have been working toward the goal of becoming a Rural New Mexico State Library, which will be accomplished this year.

Noteworthy | New Mexico children have fallen to last place in the U.S. for child wellbeing. Rio Arriba County has too many indicators that are among the worst in the state, which already has a very low bar. OSCC focuses on Ojo Sarco children, striving to provide them and their carers the skills and resources to help them rise above the current status.

R4 Creating R4Creating.org

Mission | To take STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education to the next level and turn “learners into leaders” through creative hands-on approaches in STEM-related activities and career readiness opportunities. Our programs include statewide camps, community robotics teams, outreaches, mentoring for students, and internships with business partners. We strive to offer students a competitive advantage that links their potential to a strong and successful future.

Proposal | Funding will help provide R4 Creating with the needed program support to house, staff, and supply programs that are helping change the future of New Mexico's youth and turn "learners into leaders."

Noteworthy | As it did in 2018, New Mexico ranked 50th in the education domain, but this year the state fell to 50th in the family and community domain, dropping from 49th. The state ranked the same this year as last in the other two domains, economic security (49th) and health (48th).

Reading Quest

readingquestcenter.org

Mission | To help children who are struggling to read become strong, enthusiastic readers. We accomplish this by providing individual and group tutoring to children who are significantly below grade level in reading; by providing intensive two-week reading camps to groups of children during the summer; and by providing workshops, training, coaching, and mentoring to public school teachers, and tutors for other organizations, in order to improve their ability to teach reading.

Proposal | Reading Quest is seeking support for providing free one-on-one tutoring for public school students who are a year or more below grade level in reading.

Noteworthy | 33% of the students in the Santa Fe public schools read proficiently at grade level. Reading proficiency varies significantly among District student subgroups. Districtwide, only 26% of Hispanic students read proficiently at grade level while 60% of caucasian students do. 74% of students in the District are considered disadvantaged, and of these students, only 23% read proficiently. 26% of Santa Fe Public School students are English Language Learners, and of these, only 14% read proficiently at grade level.

Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program

rioarribaadultliteracyprogram.org

Mission | To help community members transform their lives through enhanced literacy by providing free, one-to-one tutoring for adults reading at or below sixth grade level. Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program (RAALP) works with both Basic Literacy students and English as a Second Language learners.

Proposal | We are currently striving to bring community members the opportunity to learn to read, write, and speak English. RAALP helps them become more successful individuals as well as successful family and community members. Our vision is that our students do not miss out on opportunities to improve their current living and working environments by giving them the tools and teaching them the skills to obtain more meaningful life experiences. Noteworthy | New Mexico is 49th in the nation for Literacy. Nationwide, on average, 79% of U.S. adults are literate in 2022. 54% of adults have a literacy below sixth grade level. Low levels of literacy costs the U.S. up to $2.2 trillion per year. 34% of adults who lack proficiency in literacy were born outside the U.S. New Mexico was the state with the lowest child literacy rate. Nationwide, 66% of 4th grade children in the U.S. could not read proficiently in 2020.

River Source Inc. riversource.net

Mission | To support people advancing watershed stewardship to create significant community engagement and longlasting 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.

Proposal | River Source turns community watersheds into outdoor classrooms by creating learning experiences and job pathways for people in ecological restoration, water protection, and environmental protection. River Source uplifts the value of curiosity with the natural world, intergenerational learning and storytelling, and connecting traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary science and technology to build capacity rather than dependence on our services.

Noteworthy | We resist the trend shown by a survey of 10,000 young people (16–25 years old) in 10 countries that 45% of those surveyed said their feelings about climate change negatively affected their daily life and functioning and over 50% felt sad, anxious, angry, powerless, helpless, and guilty (Sept 2021). We know that hands-on learning in the fields of ecological monitoring, restoration, and service for healing the planet creates a reciprocal benefit for restoration of people's health and well being.

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps youthcorps.org

Mission | Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) is a stepping stone to new opportunities. We inspire young adults to make a positive difference in themselves and their communities. Through training and service, corps members discover their potential for healthy, productive lives.

Proposal | RMYC will work with regional partners and community organizations to provide comprehensive life skills and workforce development training to deaf and hard of hearing youth and young adults. They will receive life skills training and workforce development skills through the RMYC American Sign Language Program.

Noteworthy | People with a disability in Santa Fe County are much less likely to participate in the labor force. The five-year estimate of the U.S. Census 2019 American Community Survey states that the employment rate for people with a disability in Santa Fe County was a staggering 23.7% compared to the rest of the population at 62.8%. People with a disability have largely given up looking for a job because of the lack of viable opportunities and training.

Santa Fe Children's Museum santafechildrensmuseum.org

Mission | To discover the joys of learning, play, and community. Santa Fe Children’s Museum (SFCM) builds upon a child’s sense of joy and discovery by cultivating habits of inquiry in the arts, sciences, and humanities.

Proposal | Funding will support complementary STEM-based field trips (in-person or virtual) for 4,000 New Mexico youth attending Title 1 schools, where children are at risk of failure, and living in or near poverty. Led by our bilingual planetary scientist, our Stargazer planetarium program provides a perfect immersive space experience for teachers and students ages five to 10. This program keeps kids engaged, motivates them to learn, and ensures they have the support they need to best meet their learning potential.

Noteworthy | Children attending Title 1 schools in New Mexico indicate high numbers of ethnic and racial minorities, refugees, immigrants, English Language Learners, and children with disabilities or special needs. These kids also face barriers to access to literacy, healthy food options, and safe outdoor play and exploration. Free field trips and educational services will help 4,000 students at 108 highpoverty schools meet the same high academic standards expected of all children, contributing to student success.

which hosts student matinee concerts; the Masterclass Series, wherein students learn directly from world-class touring artists in a small group setting; and Arts for Life, which provides weekly mentoring in Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) arts classes. Noteworthy | In the 2022–23 school year, 73.4% of New Mexico students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, a standard federal metric for child poverty. PSF targets its free education programs to primarily Title 1 schools. These programs enrich the music programs of SFPS and host inspiring events in which students can interface with internationally-renowned touring artists. Most of the students who participate would not otherwise have access to quality arts programming.

Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association, Inc. sfysa.org

Mission | To inspire and engage the youth of northern New Mexico's multicultural communities through excellent music education, the guidance of music professionals, and performance opportunities from small ensemble to full orchestra in jazz, mariachi and orchestra.

Santa Fe Concert Association dba Performance Santa Fe performancesantafe.org

Mission | To present world-class music, dance, and theater, and to provide excellent performing arts education for our community.

Proposal | Performance Santa Fe (PSF) requests funding for its educational programs, which are provided at no cost to participants. These programs include the Field Trip Series,

Proposal | The Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association (SFYSA) seeks support to continue providing quality music education and sliding scale tuition. Students—especially those who are financially disadvantaged—continue to struggle in the wake of the pandemic, strengthening the need for the role models, small-group instruction, teamwork skills, self-discipline, creative outlets, and social-emotional learning that SFYSA imparts through classes in mariachi, jazz, orchestra, and chamber music.

Noteworthy | One in four SFYSA students—over 60 individuals—receives financial assistance, representing $30,000 in financial aid and scholarships awarded during the organization’s upcoming 29th season.

St. John's College sjc.edu

Mission | St. John’s is a liberal arts college known for its oneof-a-kind curriculum that immerses students in Great Books and unmediated discussion. Through close engagement with 200+ works across dozens of subject areas, including philosophy, literature, math, science, music, history, politics, and more, students grapple with the fundamental questions that confront us as human beings. With a 7:1 student to faculty ratio, St. John's is nationally recognized for its exceptional classroom experience.

Proposal | In 2018, St. John's College successfully transitioned from a tuition-based business model to one that relies on philanthropy. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and community members, undergraduate tuition which once was $52,000 a year, was $36,040 for the 2021–2022 academic year. Additionally, students who are New Mexico residents receive an automatic grant from the college lowering tuition to $25,000 a year before any additional financial aid is applied, making St. John's more affordable still.

Noteworthy | More than 90% of St. John's undergraduate students receive financial aid and 20% of students are Pell recipients. More than 10% of students are first generation in their families to attend college. Approximately 25% of St. John's students are students of color.

STEM Santa Fe stemsantafe.org

Mission | STEM Santa Fe advocates for, develops and provides STEM programming, mentoring and resources for all youth, especially underrepresented groups in STEM, to realize their potential and expand their opportunities in a dynamic world.

Proposal | Investing in the STEM education of New Mexico youth is more crucial than ever. We aim to increase diversity and promote equity in STEM by offering innovative STEM programming at low to no cost to families. With our inschool and out-of-school programs and our focus on middle

and high school students, we are preparing New Mexico youth for the 21st-century challenges. We are inspiring them to stay engaged in their education with enriching hands-on STEM learning experiences and mentorships.

Noteworthy | A 2022 report from the National Science Foundation finds that the U.S. is no longer the world leader in key measures of scientific accomplishment such as awarded patents and published papers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that between now and 2030, jobs that require STEM skills will grow at a faster rate than other jobs. Women and minorities continue to be underrepresented in this segment of the labor force and does not reflect the true demographics of the country.

Teach For America New Mexico

teachforamerica.org/where-we-work/new-mexico Mission | Teach For America finds, develops, and supports equity-oriented leaders—individually and in teams—so they can transform education and expand opportunity with children, starting in the classroom. Proposal | New Mexico urgently needs to attract, retain, and develop teachers with the passion and skills to help students achieve their dreams. Teach For America New Mexico works to increase teacher recruitment, diversify training pathways, remove barriers to entry, and ‘build the bench’ of future education leaders. Our new model allows all prospective and current New Mexico teachers to access our support, including transition-to-teaching resources and grants, 1:1 coaching, and leadership fellowships.

Noteworthy | The number of teacher vacancies in New Mexico nearly doubled between 2020 and 2022 (New Mexico State University, 2021); approximately 8% of teachers leave the profession every year while nearly 50% of new teachers leave the profession within their first five years (U.S. Department of Education). Teacher retention has direct consequences on student achievement. Research suggests that low levels of teacher turnover are associated with higher student performance (Learning Policy Institute, 2021).

Think New Mexico

thinknewmexico.org

Mission | To improve the lives of all New Mexicans, especially those who lack a strong voice in the political process. We fulfill this mission by educating the public, the media, and policymakers about some of the most serious challenges facing New Mexico and by developing and advocating for enduring, effective, evidence-based solutions.

Proposal | Funding supports our work to enact public policy reforms that address serious challenges facing New Mexico. Past successes include ending predatory lending, repealing the food tax, and making full-day kindergarten accessible to every child. Our new project is an ambitious agenda to transform New Mexico’s public schools, including improving recruitment, retention, and preparation of teachers, principals, and school board members, and reforming school calendars, curriculums, assessments, and more.

Noteworthy | New Mexico ranks 50th in the nation for education on the 2021 Kids Count report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Nearly 40% of New Mexico high school graduates need to take remedial courses in college, which reduces their chances of earning a two-year or four-year degree. On national proficiency assessments, New Mexico’s student math proficiency is 27% for fourth graders and 20% for eighth graders, while reading proficiency is 30% for fourth graders and 31% for eighth graders.

The Tijeras Institute tijerasfilms.org

Mission | Tijeras Institute is an educational film company that has produced award winning documentary films for PBS, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and nonprofit organizations. Recent documentaries streaming on New Mexico PBS include: Project ECHO: A Democracy of Knowledge, about a world wide health project that started in the state; The Medicine in Marijuana, what we know and don't about cannabis; and The Sun Never Sets, about the Rio Grande Sun, a weekly newspaper in Española, NM. Proposal | We are requesting funds to help in the production of a documentary film about New Mexico's rural libraries. There are 51 of them in small villages across the state, and

they are essential to the educational and social fabric of their communities. We have begun filming in Vallecitos, The Pueblo of Abiquiu, El Rito, and Dixon libraries, already replete with wonderful stories of history, tradition, and their importance as centers of gathering and community. We will visit several more in other areas of New Mexico.

Noteworthy | New Mexico’s rural libraries mean books, but so much more. They offer free internet access in rural areas that have none, provide GED, STEM, coding, tutoring, and after school programs. They host community events and meetings, help with computer access for jobs, health insurance, voter registration, and citizenship applications. Almost half of New Mexico’s rural libraries subsist on less than $50,000 a year, some less than $10,000. Most depend on volunteers. The Embudo Valley Library in Dixon has over 60.

Truchas Services Center, Inc. truchasservicescenter.org

Mission | To provide leadership, administration, and organization for community action programs serving children, youth, families, adults, and senior citizens, developing community as a means of uniting the diverse cultures of the region in a common goal of community improvement and education. This includes the maintenance of facilities that serve the entire community and surrounding areas.

Proposal | The Truchas Services Center seeks funding for community programs that include a rural public library, preschool (non income based), summer program for K sixth graders, and adult interest based groups. We provide meeting space for local activities and sponsor the community's annual Fiesta in July. We distribute food twice monthly in partnership with the Santa Fe Food Depot.

Noteworthy | The distance to any services from Truchas are well over 20 miles in any direction. Our library services include FAX, Wi-Fi, notary services, CDs, DVDs, books, and public computers for the community. Our preschool has provided a safe place for children in the community for the past 49 years. Because of the distances to larger venues, our adult programs fill a need for local residents. We live in a food desert and provide the only source of food for miles around for over 1,000 people.

ENVIRONMENT

critical resources: land, water, air,

We invited requests from organizations serving Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and/or San Miguel counties that work to improve:

• Local food self-sufficiency

• Land, air, and water health

• Energy from renewable sources

Through direct services, policy advocacy, and/or collaborative efforts, priority strategies will address:

• Training and development of diverse food and farming enterprises and distribution infrastructure for a sustainable food economy that represents a rich and diverse farming tradition

• Fostering connection and collaboration among multisector stakeholders for environmental advocacy and community development that supports equitable access and stewardship of land, air, water, and ecosystems for future generations

• Promotion of renewable energy sources through coordinated efforts to increase consumption, production, workforce training, enterprise development and investment

Result: All communities have equitable access to our earth’s

and food for a sustainable and healthy ecosystem.

Audubon New Mexico & The Randall Davey Center

randalldavey.audubon.org

Mission | The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-theground conservation. For over a century, Audubon has built a legacy of success by mobilizing its network of members, nature centers, and dedicated professional staff to connect people with nature and the power to protect it. Audubon Southwest is a regional field office, serving Santa Fe and other communities across New Mexico & Arizona.

Proposal | Treehouses, fort building, water and sand play, and outdoor exploration are the focus of the brand new Nature Discovery Area at the Randall Davey Audubon Center. Audubon seeks funding to provide free early childhood programs promoting access to nature, families connecting in the outdoors, and learning to conserve our local resources. These hands-on programs prioritize exploration, connecting with nature, and equitable access for the community through partnerships and outreach.

Noteworthy | On average, today’s kids spend up to 44 hours per week in front of a screen, and less than 10 minutes a day playing outside. We hear from families every day: now more than ever, Santa Feans need opportunities to get out into nature. Audubon's new Nature Discovery Area gives families a fun outdoor space for play and learning, while developing connections to the land and wildlife. We hope these experiences grow into lifelong relationships with nature and the next generation of conservation leaders.

Center for Emergent Diplomacy

emergentdiplomacy.org

Mission | To apply the science of complexity to the art of diplomacy and generative dialogue: meeting the challenges of the climate catastrophe that is now upon us.

Proposal | The Center for Emergent Diplomacy is currently developing an innovative program in response to the emerging challenges and unpredictable scenarios of our current climate emergency. In collaboration with international partners, we will train facilitators around the globe in new

methods to guide generative dialogue processes. This unique approach, in a time of increasing civil unrest and social chaos, will help communities and global leaders find new ideas to adapt and survive on an altered planet. Noteworthy | The Center has extensive experience mediating and facilitating complex multi-party disputes, as well as training others to take over the tasks of conflict transformation and peaceful coexistence, eliminating the underlying causes of injustice and ecosystem collapse.

Coalition of Sustainable Communities New Mexico coalitionscnm.org

Mission | We envision New Mexico as a leader in climate action and sustainability. Our members are local governments committed to creating resilient, equitable, and sustainable communities now and for the future. In the spirit of the Paris Agreement, we advocate for climate action legislation, regulations, and administrative actions; promote local and state renewable energy and water conservation policies; and advance energy efficiency and electrification projects, especially for low income citizens.

Proposal | We seek funding to 1) expand community solar opportunities to municipalities, pueblos, tribes, and low income communities; 2) strengthen our emphasis on energy efficiency and electrification programs and projects; and, 3) enhance and share the water conservation best practices across the state. We also seek staff expansion as we develop the framework for a Clean Energy Fund to help low-andmoderate income households achieve reduction in their energy burdens and carbon footprints.

Noteworthy | The Coalition played a key leadership role in the development and passage of the Community Solar Act by the 2021 New Mexico legislature and in subsequent rulemaking by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. The act expands access to solar-generated electricity to residential consumers, small businesses, and some public institutions. We must now ensure that local governments, developers, NGOs, and citizens have a clear path for solar development opportunities, especially serving low income communities.

Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund

cvnmef.org

Mission | To engage the people of New Mexico in our long-standing shared values of protecting our air, land, water and the health of our communities. We do this by mobilizing people to advocate on policy, enhancing the voting process, encouraging people to vote, cultivating conservation leaders and amplifying the voices of those most affected.

Proposal | CVNM Education Fund seeks support to continue our coalition work with diverse communities to protect New Mexico’s public lands and waterways and build support and engagement for state funding for conservation and community resilience. Through convening coalitions, connecting affected communities with decision-makers, and amplifying voices from frontline communities, we aim to address the root causes of the climate crisis that is threatening communities with extreme weather events.

Noteworthy | At the beginning of 2022, only 6% of New Mexico's lands were protected. With the climate crisis threatening communities across the state, there is an urgent need to conserve and protect more land and waterways. We are working to meet the Governor's climate Executive Order to protect 30% of public lands and waters by 2030 to mitigate the threat and make landscapes and communities more resilient. We must center frontline communities in decisions so their concerns and traditions inform solutions.

will be the first of its kind along the CDT to be designed in consultation with Native communities to incorporate Native cultural and historical significance of the area as well as local flora/fauna with Native name recognition (if appropriate).

Noteworthy | At present, none of the trail kiosks along the 3,100 miles of the CDT incorporate cultural Native history and perspective, despite the fact that the CDT and all of our National Trails traverse stolen lands with deep significance to Indigenous people. The proposed project will increase Native engagement in the management of the CDT, share the dynamic history, culture, and significance of the landscape with CDT users, and honor and acknowledge the original stewards of the land.

Fly Fish NM FlyFishNM.org

Mission | To provide all youth the opportunity to learn the sport of fly-fishing. New Mexico has many youth with limited access to the outdoors, and who are unable to experience outdoor activities. Participants are educated about ecological impacts we have on our natural environment. Clean water is vital to our sport as is the preservation of fragile fishing ecosystems and habitats. We encourage good stewardship of the outdoors and preservation of fish species. We invite all youth to participate.

Continental Divide Trail Coalition

continentaldividetrail.org

Mission | To complete, promote, and protect the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) by building a diverse trail community, providing up-to-date information to the public, and encouraging the stewardship of the trail, its corridor, and surrounding landscapes.

Proposal | Funding will support the creation of a unique three panel kiosk at the day use area at Hopewell Lake in New Mexico, a high use section of the CDT featuring a picnic shelter. The kiosk will have trail mapping information and

Proposal | Education and protection of fragile ecosystems are important and are part of our educational criteria. We get youth outdoors. Funds are requested in order to purchase fly-rod kits for youth fishing camps. The youth get to keep this equipment for years of fly-fishing fun. Visit our website to see many smiling faces.

Noteworthy | Many youth are unable to take a trip to the mountains and experience the pristine beauty of northern New Mexico's forests and rivers. We provide each youth an opportunity and experience that will last a lifetime. We educate them on the importance of preserving this fragile habitat by picking up trash in the area, and that the need for clean water is vital to our sport. Becoming good stewards of the ecosystem and learning how to fly-fish make for a good combination.

Food is Free Albuquerque Chapter fifabq.org

Mission | To encourage social empowerment through the growing and sharing of fresh food.

Proposal | Funding Food is Free Albuquerque Chapter supports the mindful redistribution of gleaned local produce from backyards, orchards, and farms that would otherwise go to waste. Based in Albuquerque, FIFABQ is working on expanding statewide.

Noteworthy | We estimate approximately a half million pounds of fresh produce grows in Santa Fe's backyards annually, most of which goes to waste.

Forest Stewards Guild foreststewardsguild.org

Mission | The Forest Stewards Guild envisions ecologically, economically, and socially responsible forestry as the standard for professional forest management in the United States. We practice and promote sound forestry practices as a means of sustaining the integrity of forest ecosystems and the human communities dependent upon them. The Fire Adapted Communities New Mexico Learning Network connects people with the resources they need to prepare for, respond to, and recover from increasing wildfire.

Proposal | With higher incidence of poverty as well as lower incomes for those above the poverty line, many rural, pueblo communities are economically vulnerable to wildfire and its associated effects. As their exposure to wildfire continues to increase with climate change, these communities need support. Working through existing partnerships, the Guild will address these challenges by developing a smoke exposure mitigation program in partnership with Pueblo of Tesuque health and environment departments.

Noteworthy | In a 2022 survey, 80% of Pueblo of Tesuque respondents listed the cost of air filtration devices as a limiting factor to improving indoor air quality. Santa Fe County, where Pueblo of Tesuque is located, ranks within the CDC’s highest category of vulnerability of air quality to predicted wildfire smoke. The CDC’s National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network places Santa Fe county among the highest in the state in terms of number of people in poverty and without health insurance.

Four Bridges Traveling Permaculture Institute 4 bridges.org

Mission | To preserve and share our cultures and restore a healthy way of life through a collective effort of farmers, educators, healers, youth, elders, and spiritual leaders.

Proposal | We are a diverse group of people dedicated to teaching traditional agriculture and sustainable living practices through hands-on applications, arming individuals, families, and communities with the knowledge to grow and sustain the work, long after we have moved on to the next project. Through funding from appropriate foundations, Four Bridges purchases the required materials, plants, or livestock and equipment, provides training materials, and professional training to those in need.

Noteworthy | New Mexico ranks eighth in the U.S. in overall food insecurity and third in child food insecurity. Of the more than 70,000 hungry New Mexicans who seek food assistance every week, between 30% and 40% are children and 21% are seniors over the age of 60.

Friends of the Santa Fe National Forest friendsofsfnf.wixsite.com/home

Mission | To maintain, conserve, and enhance recreational opportunities and the natural resources of the forest. The Friends of the Santa Fe National Forest is a volunteer, nonpolitical group working with the forest.

Proposal | We seek funds to support the Forest Service in sustaining the health, diversity, productivity, and recreational opportunities of the Santa Fe National Forest. The Friends of the Santa Fe National Forest need to revitalize themselves to step up to the task of supporting the Forest in education, volunteerism, and conservation.

Noteworthy | The Santa Fe National Forest has just completed containing the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire of approx. 341,735 acres, the largest fire in New Mexico's history. Their resources have been tapped out for other programs throughout the Forest such as education, volunteerism, and conservation. We need to fill that gap.

New Mexico Environmental Law Center nmelc.org

Mission | To protect New Mexico’s air, land and water in the fight for environmental justice and human rights. Black, Indigenous, people of color, and low-income communities live with disproportionate impacts of environmental degradation caused by extractive/polluting industries. We represent and collaborate with frontline communities that experience the “first and worst” impacts of pollution and climate change, in holding industries and governmental agencies accountable.

Proposal | We request funding to support environmental justice casework including: 1) working in partnership with clients in protesting industrial development in both Southside Santa Fe and Mountain View community in Albuquerque; 2) supporting our client Eastern Navajo Dine Against Uranium Mining in a precedent-setting human rights violation case; and 3) continuing the legal battle against Santolina, the mega-sprawl housing development proposed for the westside of Albuquerque that would impact limited water resources and other EJ issues.

Noteworthy | Low-income and BIPOC communities across New Mexico live with disproportionate impacts of pollution and environmental degradation caused by extractive and polluting industries. More than half of the people who live within 1.86 miles of toxic waste facilities in the U.S. are people of color. Uranium mining continues to adversely impact New Mexico communities. A legacy of uranium contamination remains from more than 500 abandoned uranium mines and contaminated water wells.

New Mexico Voices for Children nmvoices.org

Mission | To improve the status, wellbeing, and racial and ethnic equity of New Mexico’s children, families, and communities in the areas of health, education, and economic security by promoting public policies through credible research and effective advocacy.

Proposal | New Mexico Voices for Children (NM Voices) seeks to advance an innovative approach to public health by ensuring environmental policy is informed by those most impacted by environmental issues. Support will help

expand the New Mexico Environmental Public Health Network (NMEPHN), a project of NM Voices focused on clean air, clean water, and healthy land. NMEPHN aims to protect public health through education and advocacy for environmental policies that affect communities.

Noteworthy | Children, people of color, and elderly residents disproportionately face environmental health risks. In oil and gas counties in New Mexico, 67% of people of color, 52% of Native Americans, 74% of young children, and 77% of elderly residents live within one mile of a well. These issues are exacerbated for communities of color who have long-faced systemic health disparities and environmental injustices.

New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors nmvfo.org

Mission | To promote involvement and education of the public in the maintenance, improvement, and stewardship of New Mexico's public lands. New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors (NMVFO) is an inclusive all-volunteer, actionoriented, nonpolitical nonprofit organization that specializes in constructing and improving trails and other outdoor facilities to increase outdoor recreation opportunities in New Mexico for all, as well as enhancing wildlife habitat and protecting the environment.

Proposal | NMVFO promotes public lands stewardship by direct action. Our volunteers improve access to and enjoyment of public lands in northern New Mexico and across the state. This improved access promotes rural community economic development by increasing recreational activities. To sustain our all-volunteer organization we request operating and capacity building funding for tool and equipment purchases and maintenance, cooking supplies, insurance, volunteer appreciation, and direct project expenses.

Noteworthy | Public land agency budgets are limited. NMVFO augments agency efforts to build and maintain trails and recreational facilities and enhance wildlife habitat. Since our founding in 1982, we have completed over 800 projects to improve New Mexico public lands. In 2021, despite the pandemic, we completed 32 stewardship projects and volunteered over 4,600 hours (equivalent to $125K savings to land agency budgets). In addition, our staff volunteered 1,400 hours ($38K) to sustain the organization.

New Mexico Wilderness Alliance nmwild.org

Mission | Dedicated to the protection, restoration, and continued enjoyment of New Mexico's wildlands and Wilderness areas.

Proposal | New Mexico Wilderness Alliance (New Mexico Wild) requests funding that will support our exciting new Wilderness Defenders program, which will enlist volunteers to provide current information about the health of public lands to help us advocate for greater levels of protection. These volunteers will provide critical information for land managers, to address threats from overgrazing, fire, vandalism, and other degradation to public lands across the state.

Noteworthy | With more than 26 million acres of public land in the state, we can use all the boots on the ground that are available. Over time, we hope to build the Wilderness Defender Program to over 100 volunteers. New Mexico Wild's work benefits any citizen who recreates on public lands or enjoys New Mexico's outdoor economy—potentially tens of thousands of people.

Work to speed up cleanup at the Lab, including the remediation of a large chromium plume that threatens the regional aquifer. Force a reexamination of decisions to leave radioactive and toxic waste in place in unlined pits. Noteworthy | The current budget request for cleanup at Los Alamos National Laboratory is only 8% ($192 million) of the total budget request. At this rate, it will take many decades more to cleanup the wastes that have buried for decades above our groundwater aquifer that supplies 270,000 people, three miles uphill from the Rio Grande.

Nuclear Watch New Mexico

nukewatch.org

Mission | Through comprehensive research, public education, and effective citizen action, Nuclear Watch New Mexico seeks to promote safety and environmental protection at regional nuclear facilities; mission diversification away from nuclear weapons programs; greater accountability and cleanup in the nation-wide nuclear weapons complex; and consistent U.S. leadership toward a world free of nuclear weapons.

Proposal | We aim to educate the public, media, civic leaders, and lawmakers about the true impacts to the environment from Los Alamos National Laboratory nuclear weapons operations and help to ensure genuine cleanup.

Quivira

Coalition, Inc. quiviracoalition.org

Mission | Through education, innovation, and collaboration, Quivira works in coalition with ranchers, farmers, government agencies, Tribal entities, and land stewards to foster resilience on dry working lands. Proposal | The Quivira Coalition requests general operating support to foster resilience on working lands. We pursue this mission through three key program areas: The New Agrarian Program, which grows the next generation of regenerative producers; the Carbon Ranch Initiative, which facilitates the adoption of healthy soil practices in dry rangelands; and the Education and Outreach Program, which shares ideas and resources through our community of practice, such as our podcast and Regenerate Conference. Noteworthy | Ranchers grazing livestock on rangeland and pastures manage 790 million acres of working lands in the U.S., 41% of all U.S.'s lands, excluding Alaska. The ranchers and farmers who tend working lands in the future will have an enormous impact on the resilience of our environment, economies, and climate. Quivira aims to support land stewards and leverage working lands across the West to achieve that resilience.

Rio Puerco Alliance rpalliance.org

Mission | To restore the land, river, and communities in northwestern and central New Mexico for present and future generations through outreach, education, and collaborative action.

Proposal | The Rio Puerco Alliance (RPC) focuses on developing ecological as well as community resilience within the region as a means of sustainably addressing ever-changing environmental, climatic, and economic conditions. We work closely with local landowners and youth to improve ecological conditions by reducing erosion and enhancing carbon storage through riparian restoration. Additionally, we work with rural and traditional communities on enhancing their access to fresh, locally-grown and raised foods.

Noteworthy | The techniques for erosion control we use have been proven to reduce erosion in the Rio Puerco Watershed by 66% (www.rpalliance.org/methods). Through the Rio Puerco Alliance's Summer Youth Program, which we have run throughout the life of our organization, we have employed almost 200 youth in paid erosion control, riparian planting, and water retention work, many of whom have gone on to college, drawing on their experience from the Summer Youth Workshops.

Sangre de Cristo Mountain Initiative

Mission | To empower local people and restore and sustain landscapes through a regenerative approach to collaborative conservation and rural development. This includes developing income streams to promote fire mitigation and sustainable forestry practices that are carbon-negative and provide sustainable, well-paying local jobs. Since the wildfires, we have been convening listening sessions, developing watershed recovery workshops, and other activities that give local people a voice in the recovery efforts.

Proposal | We will continue working with local landowners, loggers, mill owners, and other impacted parties to find workable solutions that empower and support local people.

These efforts include long-term strategic planning with local partners to restore and sustain our landscapes and communities through progressive, carbon-negative forestry practices. We are advocating realistic long-term solutions— not band aid efforts that look good but do little to improve the community's long-term prospects.

Noteworthy | Local people have felt deeply disenfranchised by a fire recovery process that seems to largely ignore local insights and enrich non-locals. Every logger, landowner, and mill owner we have spoken to (and there are many) has said that none of their local, regional, or national political leaders have asked the people who have spent their lives in these mountains and earn their livelihoods off the land what they need or what they think is needed to recover the land and improve their lives.

Santa Fe Watershed Association santafewatershed.org

Mission | To protect and restore the health and vibrancy of the Santa Fe River and its watershed for the benefit of people and the environment. We achieve this through education, restoration, stewardship, and advocacy. From the River's headwaters to the Rio Grande, we honor the connection between people and the watershed.

Proposal | As we celebrate our 25th year of operation we look back with gratitude on all of our accomplishments and look toward the future with inspiration and determination. We are hoping to raise $15,000 to help with internal updating, strategic planning, and deepening our community relationships and support networks in order to continue to play an effective role in local restoration and stewardship projects into the future.

Noteworthy | 36 Reaches of River and arroyos adopted by steward teams; four tons of garbage collected out of our waterways annually; over 700 fifth graders reached per year in My Water, My Watershed program (9,000+ total, 47,000 contact hours); over 30 rain gardens installed (600,000+ gallons of stormwater diverted annually); and much more!

Southwest Learning Centers, Inc. dba Green Fire Times swlearningcenters.org

Mission | Southwest Learning Centers (SWLC) provides resources for underserved communities. Our primary areas of focus include multicultural education, community development, and preservation of Native arts and cultures. SWLC owns Green Fire Times (GFT), an inspiring, free, print/online publication that documents sustainable enterprises that reflect the interrelationship of community, culture, environment, and regional economy. GFT is a platform for writers and photographers, including young people, as part of a mentorship program.

Proposal | Production costs for independent publications are soaring; funding is needed to upgrade Green Fire Times’ infrastructure, management, and outreach, and to help cover production costs. Funding is needed to support our training/ mentorship program, GFT’s website needs upgrading to reach new readers and potential advertisers and we would like to expand print distribution, which has a loyal readership, and make GFT’s extensive archive more accessible to students, community members, and researchers.

Noteworthy | Culturally based economic development is essential to New Mexico’s sustainability. Land-based cultures are important assets worth preserving. New Mexico lost 5.1 million agricultural acres from 1997 to 2017. Rural residents grow enough food to nourish themselves and the state’s other people. However, 97% of New Mexico’s agricultural products leave the state while 13 rural counties have limited food access. New Mexico is developing regional food systems that have the potential to become a much larger, job-creating industry.

Western Environmental Law Center westernlaw.org

Mission | To use the power of the law to safeguard the public lands, wildlife, and communities of the western U.S. in the face of a changing climate.

Proposal | The Western Environmental Law Center seeks funding to support our efforts to protect the Santa Fe region and New Mexico from reckless fossil fuel development and to help guide a just, equitable transition to a clean energy future.

Noteworthy | On behalf of Diné and community partners, we challenged oil and gas drilling leases on 45,000 acres in the Greater Chaco region, including the sacred Sisnaateel Mesa Complex. The complex is central to Diné cosmology. Thanks to our case, the Bureau of Land Management stopped all drilling and will reconsider the leases. The agency will now enhance tribal consultation and public engagement, including with local leaders and Navajo Chapter Houses, and will perform cultural analysis of these lands.

Western Resource Advocates westernresourceadvocates.org

Mission | To fight climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. Our team has a 33-year history of working where decisions are made, sweating the details, creating evidence-based solutions, and holding decision makers accountable. This on the ground work with policymakers and other advocates advances clean energy, protects air, land, water, and wildlife —and sustains the lives and livelihoods of the West.

Proposal | Western Resource Advocates works with local communities and policymakers to advance land conservation, river health, and clean energy that ensure communities and natural habitats thrive in the face of climate change.

Noteworthy | New Mexico is the only western state without a dedicated source of conservation funding, and sometimes goes years without providing conservation programs any resources.

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: COMMUNITY HEALTH FUNDER ALLIANCE

With a focus on at-risk and underserved communities, we work to advance early childhood and development outcomes; access to healthy food; low-income housing and homelessness services; general health and safety; and public policy, civic engagement, and community organizing that supports the health and wellbeing of local residents.

In partnership with Anchorum St. Vincent and CHRISTUS St. Vincent, the Community Health Funder Alliance was established to improve health and wellness in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico.

The Alliance partners have combined funds to create two pooled tiers of funding, including Community Grants and Health Impact Grants. We invited requests from organizations serving Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Taos, Colfax, Mora, Rio Arriba, and San Miguel counties focused on health and wellness in following areas:

• Maternal Health and Early Childhood

• School-Age Children and Adolescent Health and Wellness

• Adult Physical Health

• Adult Behavioral Health

• Women’s Health

• Senior Health and Wellness

• Social Determinants of Health Across the Lifespan

SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

A.I.R.E. airetaos.org

Mission | To help reconnect people with the land, their food, and ecology while addressing the growing problems associated with the industrial food system, climate change, and food security in northern New Mexico. Our aim is to build food sufficiency in Taos County by connecting youth to agriculture and building capacity for agricultural producers to bring nutritious food to communities with historically limited access.

Proposal | Agriculture Implementation Research & Education (A.I.R.E.) is working to develop an effective mechanism to ensure that the healthy foods produced in our community will reach residents most in need. A mobile delivery approach offers an effective way to extend our reach to families and communities that would otherwise not have access to healthy and nutritious food. A.I.R.E. will purchase a food truck in 2022 that will expand our capacity to provide the community with additional food security.

Noteworthy | Much of Taos County qualifies as a “food desert”—a geographic region defined by the USDA as one in which the majority of residents have limited access to nutritious food. In the County, the most vulnerable demographic for limited food access are children. Nearly 25% are classified as food insecure while 32% of families with children live in poverty.

Alzheimer's Association, New Mexico Chapter alz.org/newmexico

Mission | To end Alzheimer's and all other dementia—by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Proposal | The vision of the Alzheimer's Association is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. We are committed to funding vital research to find a treatment, prevention or cure. However, until that time, we will provide services and support to impacted individuals and families in northern New Mexico.

American Diabetes Association diabetes.org

Mission | To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Proposal | The American Diabetes Association's Camp 180 is the only weeklong overnight summer camp for children living with diabetes. Camp 180 gives campers a traditional summer camp experience in a medically safe environment where they learn valuable skills for managing their diabetes and make lifelong connections with peers living with diabetes.

Noteworthy | Approximately 184,000 people in New Mexico, or 11.6% of the population, have diagnosed diabetes. An additional 53,000 people in New Mexico have diabetes but don't know it, greatly increasing their health risk. The cost of diagnosed diabetes in New Mexico alone totals an estimated $2 billion annually. Every year, ADA camps are offered to over 6,700 children living with diabetes across the United States.

Assistance Dogs of the West assistancedogsofthewest.org

Mission | To build successful working partnerships between clients and dogs that empower people and open doors to new opportunities.

Proposal | Funding will support the acquisition, training, and placement of service dogs to assist people with disabilities, such as mobility impairments, autism, diabetes, seizures, TBI, PTSD (military/civilian), anxiety, and depression. Funding will also support placement of facility dogs who work with professionals in the investigation and prosecution of crimes against special victims. These canines help mitigate trauma in the aftermath of domestic violence, sexual assault, and mass violence incidences.

Noteworthy | For people with disabilities (28% of the New Mexico population), trained assistance dogs provide life-changing physical and emotional support, promote greater independence and self-reliance, increase independent daily living, and offer unconditional love and companionship. In the Judicial System, the dogs assist special victims’ advocates in providing a safe and supportive environment for depositions, mediation and trial preparation and testimony.

Bernal Community Center

Mission | To improve the quality of life of the families living in rural El Valle, which includes 26 villages, by identifying, developing, and implementing programs and services that enhance the vitality of the residents and our community.

Proposal | The BCC provides free youth recreation, bimonthly food distribution, a lending library, as well as a public gathering place for family, tradition/cultural and civic functions in this community which serves 26 small rural villages. Programs are in operation and available free of charge throughout the year to the entire community and are staffed by trained/ certified volunteers.

Noteworthy | Operational costs are a current concern due to COVID mandates/closures severely restricting our ability to conduct monthly/annual fundraisers. We have maintained a bi-monthly Food Pantry as the need for additional food continues. The BCC opened in 1982 and will continue to provide programs and services in this rural, isolated area. If the BCC did not exist, these needs would not be met as these programs/services would not be accessible/affordable to the majority of this community.

Bienvenidos Outreach, Inc. bienvenidosfoodpantry.org

Mission | To provide food and clothing to those in need in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas.

Proposal | Since 1989, Bienvenidos Outreach has provided assistance with food, clothing, and household goods to our clients, always at no cost or obligation to them. We request funds in order to continue to enhance our food programs by adding healthier food selections for children, the elderly, and those with medical conditions who are the most vulnerable of our clients.

Noteworthy | According to the Food Research & Action Center (last updated September 2019), 19.5% of New Mexicans (399,456 people) are living in poverty—the second worst state ranking in the country. 124,024 children (26.3% of the children in New Mexico) live in poverty—also the second worst state ranking in the country.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region bbbsmountainregion.org

Mission | To create professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our vision is that through the guidance of lifechanging mentors all youth can achieve their full potential. Research shows that children matched in our program are 90% more likely to do well in school, 46% less likely to use drugs or alcohol, and 89% less likely to make bad decisions. Proposal | We seek funding to continue offering support to our most vulnerable youth. Connection is vital for the health and wellbeing of our children which is why we are requesting $12,000 in funds to support our expanding technology efforts to ensure that all children are able to stay connected to their mentors. These funds will allow our matches to use virtual technologies such as text, phone, and video conferencing to reduce social isolation and continue on the path to success. Noteworthy | Positive youth development research has long demonstrated that youth benefit from close, caring relationships with adult positive role models. A 2013 study by Herrera, DuBois, & Grossman showed that after an average of 10 months of mentoring, mentored youth fared better than those without mentors in emotional/psychological wellbeing, social relationships, academic attitudes, and selfreported grades. Also notable were reductions in depression symptoms across all groups who participated.

Breaking the Silence breakingthesilencenm.org

Mission | To promote mental health literacy, wellbeing, and advocacy for adolescents and adults through education, personal story, and the arts. Our primary focus is the public health challenge surrounding mental illness, suicide, and associated stigma.

Proposal | We are seeking funds to support our evidenceinformed, proactive mental health and suicide prevention education program for upper elementary, middle, and high school adolescents in public and charter schools throughout the state. This program included education for school personnel, parents, and the community.

Noteworthy | According to the CDC’s latest WISQARS National Reporting Data, the leading cause of death in New Mexico, for ages 10–18, is suicide. Additionally, it is the second leading cause of death for our college age students (ages 18–22). In short, every 3.97 days, New Mexico loses a child to suicide. These 2019 statistics are the most recent available. Based upon trends from COVID-19, the numbers are more dire, due to isolation, lack of access to mental health services, poverty rates, and crisis intervention calls.

Cancer Foundation for New Mexico cffnm.org

Mission | To help save lives by providing the needed support to enable every northern New Mexican with cancer to access treatment in Santa Fe.

Proposal | Cancer Foundation for New Mexico (CFFNM) is the only local, independent nonprofit to offer the lifecritical services needed to ensure access to treatment for all low-income northern New Mexicans with cancer who suffer disproportionately in their effort to start and complete their cancer treatment. These support services include transportation reimbursement, overnight lodging near the cancer center, grocery cards, and support groups for patients, family, and caregivers.

Noteworthy | In 2019, CFFNM supported more than 28,000 cancer patient visits to Santa Fe for treatment, up 33% from the 21,000 patient visits supported in 2017.

However, the number of Native American cancer patient visits remained flat during that time period. Our research discovered that this statistic is due to lack of awareness of CFFNM programs in the region's tribal communities.

Caregiver Wellness Retreat caregiverwellnessretreat.com

Mission | To provide northern New Mexico with proactive wellness retreats to prevent caregiver burnout and promote self care for the family and frontline caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias through self-awareness, wellness education, and community support. Our local partners include Memory Care Alliance of Northern New Mexico, The Alzheimer’s Association of New Mexico, Vista Living, Academy for Love of Learning, and the O'Keeffe Museum to educate and raise community-wide awareness for the overall health of caregivers.

Proposal | Caregiver Wellness Retreat (CWR) seeks to reach elders in northern New Mexico through a sustainable operational approach and increase the scope of preventative care for elder caregivers, respite care, and wellness programs. To cost-effectively support rapid online growth and operations with a lean core staff, we seek funding for a chief operations officer position, respite funding to serve over 300 New Mexico caregivers. COO will recruit and collaborate with >160 professionals to provide wellness tools to cope with caregiver burnout.

Noteworthy | There is a 23% expected increase in Alzheimer's in New Mexico by 2025. Over 30% of caregivers die before those they are caring for. CWR provides engagement, supportive services, and access to wellness education—making a significant difference in reducing burnout, stress, illness/ disease, and improving the long term quality of life for New Mexico caregivers. The largest obstacles to wellness are time, stress, and financial resources. CWR teaches free tools they can do on a daily basis which can have a powerful cumulative effect.

CASA First casafirst.org

Mission | To support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy so that abused and neglected foster children in Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Los Alamos Counties can be safe, establish a permanent home, and thrive.

Proposal | CASA First asks for your help so that foster children from Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Los Alamos Counties who have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse and severe neglect are no longer in harm's way, are in a safe loving forever home, and have the support and oversight needed to thrive. Our court-appointed volunteers are fierce advocates in and out of court and caring adults for the most traumatized and vulnerable children in our community.

Noteworthy | Last fiscal year, there were over 1,400 accepted reports of child abuse and neglect in Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Los Alamos Counties. The child victims who suffer the most severe abuse and have no one able to safely care for them are taken into custody. There are about 2,400 children who enter foster care each year in New Mexico. Last year CASA represented 175 children, a third were five years old or younger, with half ages from birth to two years. There are foster children in our district without an advocate.

Casa Milagro casamilagrosantafe.org

Mission | To provide a sustainable, safe, and therapeutic home that nurtures the wellbeing and thriving of each of our formerly homeless residents.

Proposal | After receiving a gift of beautiful raised garden beds in 2020, Casa Milagro is seeking grant and donor support to hire a garden and kitchen manager. This individual will work alongside our residents to care for the garden, harvest the vegetables, and prepare healthy and delicious food in our community kitchen. Please join us in nurturing the vision planted by this generous gift from Barb Odell, which is already sprouting and growing.

Noteworthy | Though the United States has achieved reductions in homelessness over the past decade, in the last few years the numbers are increasing again. In the time between the two most recently reported Point In Time (PIT) counts in 2018 and 2019, unsheltered homelessness increased across all racial groups in the United States. In this same one year time frame, New Mexico was one of the states reported to have the largest increases in homelessness with a 27.0% increase counted.

Catholic Charities ccasfnm.org

Mission | To put faith in action to improve the lives of those in need and our vision is to honor human dignity. Today, our programs include senior transportation, immigration legal assistance, refugee support, homelessness assistance, adult education, early childhood education, and more. Founded in 1945 in Santa Fe, Catholic Charities has built a wide range of programs to meet the continually changing needs of the community throughout Santa Fe, Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Valencia counties.

Proposal | Funding will support our Partnering for Seniors (PFS) program in Santa Fe. PFS is free door-to-door transportation program engaging volunteer drivers to give rides from hospital discharges or to and from healthcare services. We serve low-to-moderate income seniors, age 60 and over, who lack access to other transportation. PFS also connects program partners and other senior providers to address senior needs.

Noteworthy | Santa Fe has a fast growing senior population that is expected to make up a third of the community's population by 2040. As individuals age, health changes may affect their ability to drive. Lack of transportation can prevent older individuals from accessing needed healthcare services and increase their risk of social isolation. Many reports have found gaps in access to public transportation and ride share services in Santa Fe, particularly for the 8.4% of our seniors living in poverty.

Chainbreaker Collective chainbreaker.org

Mission | To expand access to affordable transportation and support economically and environmentally sustainable communities for low-income people in northern New Mexico.

Proposal | Chainbreaker's major focus since the COVID-19 pandemic started has been organizing to lessen the impending eviction crisis caused by the public health emergency, increase a just and equitable recovery, and stabilize housing for the people most impacted by poor social determinants of health.

Noteworthy | As many as 5,700 Santa Fe renter households could face eviction in the coming months and this number dramatically increases as the pandemic continues.

Changing Woman Initiative cwi-health.org

Mission | To support our diverse indigenous communities, to renew cultural birth, and the fundamental Indigenous human right to reproductive health, dignity, and justice. We are Indigenous leaders and community healers, centering our families and communities, transforming the cultural narrative, and setting in motion policy changes.

Proposal | Since 2015, Changing Women Initiative (CWI) has been working with Native American communities and birthing families around birth equity and community-led solutions, and creating a plan for a Native American birthing center in New Mexico. From 2019 to present, Changing Woman Initiative has provided community training opportunities for Native American birth workers and supported health policy in maternal health and birthing services, including home visits and health education and nutrition.

Noteworthy | As a result of supporting this proposal, the state will have more local healthcare workforce (midwives and other) so that families have access to culturally competent

care from birth to early childhood. It will support our work in coalitions to improve maternal health, and address policy, regulations and systems, with a result of more access to quality prenatal care. There will also be more trained medical and community health workers available in the state and better nutrition education.

Child Counseling Ctr & Play Therapy Institute of New Mexico childcounselingcenterofNM.com

Mission | To provide healing-centered, trauma, and practiceinformed mental health services for children and families and to provide training and supervision for professionals in New Mexico.

Proposal | Child Counseling Center & Play Therapy Institute of New Mexico requests funding for our three primary programs of individual play therapy for children ages three–12, Circle of Security/Parenting Support and Play Therapy training for mental health professionals in New Mexico. We aim to increase the availability of developmentally appropriate, equitable, culturally sensitive mental health services and training for children and their families.

Noteworthy | Suicide is rising at alarming rates in the U.S., now ranking in top 10 causes of death for children (New Mexico State University). 1,600 New Mexico children lost caregivers to COVID-19 (Santa Fe New Mexican), pediatricians saw a significant increase in mental health problems in past two years (New Mexico Pediatric Society), and Presbyterian saw 30% increase in ER visits, a 30–40% increase in hospitalizations for children for mental health issues compared to 2019 (KRQE). We receive an average of 15 requests for services a week.

Children's Grief Center of New Mexico childrensgrief.org

Mission | To provide compassionate and safe support, understanding, healing and hope to the grieving community.

Proposal | The Center for Hope and Healing, the new permanent home of our grief programs for children and adults, is 50% renovated. We are raising the final $230,000 to turn The Center into a warm and welcoming space to open this fall to serve bereaved people of all ages. Special recognition is available for gifts $1,000 and up.

Noteworthy | There is a severe lack of resources for grieving youth and when their needs are left unaddressed, they become five times more likely to die by suicide (Census Bureau); nine times more likely to drop out of high school (Natl. Principals Association); 10 times more likely to engage in substance abuse (Rainbows for All God's Children); and 20 times more likely to have behavioral health disorders (CDC).

Collins Lake Autism Center collinslakeranch.org

Mission | To provide meaningful opportunities to people with developmental disabilities and the community who helps support them.

Proposal | We would like to expand the services we provide to include therapies typically associated with the disability community, including occupational, speech and language, physical, behavioral, and equine-assisted therapies. Funding would be for capital infrastructure as well as program development and staff training. Services would be offered to anyone in the community that requested them.

Noteworthy | Other than behavioral therapy, the other areas that we would like to add are not available in the Mora area. The closest locations are 30–80 miles away and many individuals forgo treatment rather than travel that distance, either due to time or financial considerations.

Comedor de San Pascual, Inc. comedorsoupkitchen.wordpress.com

Mission | To provide regular free community meals and opportunities to socialize for children and adults, and to provide free supplementary food to persons of need.

Proposal | We are focusing on kitchen appliances because a Mora County Commissioner shared that she had received multiple requests from community members asking for a freezer. Because that tied in with Comedor's mission relating to food, research was done on businesses in Las Vegas who sell such items as well as the store in Mora that provides ranch needs. All agreed to match the costs at Home Depot in Santa Fe. Vouchers good for $500 will be available or residents can opt for a credit card from Home Depot.

Noteworthy | Over 100 names have been included from Mora County of persons wanting a kitchen appliance. More people will be coming by to sign up, no doubt. There is only enough money for 44 people now. The next round, both Mora and San Miguel Counties will be included.

Coming Home Connection cominghomeconnection.org

Mission | Coming Home Connection, trains, places, and supports volunteer and professional caregivers in homes and other settings where help is needed to assist clients and their families through sickness, old age, and the end of life.

Proposal | Funding will support high quality, low-cost, and free home care to seniors in need or at-risk, allowing them to safely age-in-place, in part by preventing falls; support our volunteer programs: The Kindness Crew, Caring Callers, and our other volunteer programs; and provide Health Navigation services to seniors and low-income individuals, linking them to essential health and community services that decrease barriers to care while increasing engagement and active participation.

Noteworthy | Conde Nast and U.S. World Report named Santa Fe as one of the top 10 places to retire. This invitation has increased Santa Fe County's senior population to 23.2%, with 8.4% living in poverty. Elders in our community are often managing chronic conditions and facing complex challenges to stay healthy, including barriers to accessing care (CSV 2020 CHNA). We are the only nonprofit providing free and affordable care to seniors directly in their homes as well as health navigation services.

Community Against Violence

taoscav.org

Mission | To foster and support a community free from all forms of domestic and sexual violence.

Proposal | Community Against Violence (CAV) requests funding to continue best-practice, one-stop, and safe services for child and adult survivors of domestic and sexual violence in addition to child abuse and neglect. Supporting CAV services allows for continued, exemplary, clientcentered, trauma-informed programs for survivors in rural and geographically-isolated communities in north central New Mexico.

Noteworthy | Community Against Violence provided direct services to 885 child and adult survivors of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse and neglect in 2018–2019. Of those, 249 were cases of child abuse and neglect in the seven north central counties, including Taos, Rio Arriba, Colfax, Union, San Miguel, Guadalupe, and Mora. The number of clients CAV supports continues in an upward trend as more survivors reach out for critical assistance.

Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety nuclearactive.org

Mission | To protect all living beings and the environment from the effects of radioactive and other hazardous materials now and in the future. Proposal | In the next year, the public will have opportunities to make their voices heard through regulatory processes involving expansion of two of the three Department of Energy (DOE) sites in New Mexico—Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety has begun its analyses of the DOE expansion proposals and will be providing the public with information, talking points, and sample public comments to assist in their preparation of informed written and verbal public comments. Noteworthy | The DOE plans to spend $9.4 billion in FY 2023 in New Mexico at its three sites: Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, and Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. 71% of the $9.4 billion is for expanded nuclear weapons research and production programs. This amount is substantially greater than the state’s entire budget of $8.5 billion. The inequitable economic, health, and wellbeing impacts of such activities must be holistically addressed by frontline communities.

Cooking With Kids

cookingwithkids.org

Mission | To educate and empower children and families to make healthy food choices through hands-on learning with fresh, affordable foods.

Proposal | Cooking with Kids requests funding for handson food and nutrition education activities, where students explore, prepare, and enjoy fresh, affordable foods from diverse cultural traditions. We aim to positively change eating behaviors, increase home cooking practices, and support public schools in their efforts to engage students in creative and cross-disciplinary ways.

Noteworthy | In northern New Mexico, one in four children live in homes without consistent access to adequate food and one-third of third grade students are overweight or obese. Despite these sobering facts, very few elementary school students receive nutrition education.

Dreamtree Project, Inc. dreamtreeproject.org

Mission | To provide housing and compassionate support services for youth in crisis. Our vision is that all New Mexico youth have stability, support, and the opportunity to pursue their dreams.

Proposal | Funding keeps our programs operating and serving homeless teens and young people. Our programs include the Street Outreach Program for youth on the streets, the Emergency Youth Shelter for youth ages 12 to 17, the Transitional Living Program for youth ages 16 to 24, and the DreamTree Families Program for young parents and their children.

Noteworthy | The Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (YRRS) has shown that 6.6% of teenagers in New Mexico struggle with

housing instability every year. In our five-county service area, this rate jumps to 7.9%. This amounts to hundreds of young people throughout north central and north east New Mexico who are sleeping in a shelter, in a motel or hotel, in public spaces, doubled up, and/or couch surfing.

Earth Care earthcarenm.org

Mission | To educate and empower young people and families to create healthy, just, and sustainable communities. We believe that our communities that are most directly impacted by the social and environmental challenges we face are the best equipped to create the solutions and that our voices should be centered in sustainable community development and social and environmental justice initiatives. The purpose of Earth Care's work is to grow our communities' leadership from the ground up.

Proposal | Earth Care seeks funding to train and support 50 youth and parent leaders from Santa Fe’s southside, Latinx Immigrant, Norteño, Indigenous, and low-income communities as we fight to improve the environmental, economic, social, and educational conditions in our lives through our YUCCA (Youth United for Climate Crisis Action) Climate Emergency Campaign, Santa Fe Mutual Aid Network, Environmental Justice Campaign, and Poder family leadership work on transformative education.

Noteworthy | According to the Santa Fe Southside Community Health Profile, poverty has a greater prevalence in our neighborhoods than in the City as a whole. In 2015–2019, 21.7% of households received SNAP compared to 12.3% in the City. Few outdoor spaces for recreational opportunities exist for use by this community. There are no full-service grocery stores, making it hard for residents to access fresh fruits and vegetables. Polluting businesses are concentrated in the area.

Española Pathways Shelter

espanolapathwaysshelter.org

Mission | To provide homeless men and women access to viable pathways towards a more productive life.

Proposal | We seek to fulfill both the short and long term needs of people experiencing homelessness in Rio Arriba County through the provision of temporary shelter, food, respect, referral to health care and long term housing, transportation, job training, and barrier jumping in order to encourage people experiencing homelessness to stay on the road to a more productive life.

Noteworthy | In January 2019, the Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of HUD, reported that on any given day New Mexico has an estimated 3,241 residents experiencing homelessness. 246 of this total are family households, 257 are veterans, 216 are unaccompanied young adults (ages 18–24), and 1,455 are individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. No homelessness data exists for our area, but we do know that Rio Arriba County has a Distressed Community Index rating of 95.5/100.

Española Public Schools

k12espanola.org

Mission | Española Public Schools, through family and community collaboration and partnerships, engages all students in meaningful learning experiences. These experiences will meet the highest academic and ethical standards in a caring, collaborative, creative, and safe learning environment.

Proposal | The Española Healthcare Career Pathways Project (EHCPP) builds pathways from high school that lead to high-demand local healthcare careers and further

education in partnership with Northern New Mexico College, employers, and other community partners. EHCPP promotes student success with dual credit opportunities, career coaching, co-curricular activities, and work-based learning experiences.

Noteworthy | Our project focuses on Española Valley High School, which enrolls over 800 students, 97% of whom are students of color and 100% are economically disadvantaged. Healthcare is the fastest-growing sector, with an estimated 2.6 million jobs added nationwide over the next ten years. The EHCPP prepares students for in-demand careers such as phlebotomy (26% growth rate), medical assisting (18% growth rate), and nursing (9% growth rate).

Esperanza Shelter, Inc.

esperanzashelter.org

Mission | To shelter those threatened by domestic violence and to support healthy relationships.

Proposal | Esperanza Shelter seeks funding in support of the comprehensive services it provides for survivors of domestic abuse—primarily women and children. The trauma-informed care services include a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter, non-residential services, advocacy, adult and child therapy, life skills education, community navigation, and court advocacy. Noteworthy | In New Mexico, one in three women and one in seven men are victimized by a domestic violence abuser at some time in their lives. In 2017, a child was present at 30% of domestic violence incidents in New Mexico. Of those present at the domestic violence incident, 23% of those children were also physically abused and 7% of those children had also been sexually abused by the offender.

The Family YMCA & The Española YMCA Teen Center

laymca.org/espanola-teen-center

Mission | To build community strength by focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The mission of our Española YMCA Teen Center is to strengthen the efficacy of community youth through educational support and positive youth development programs.

Proposal | The Española YMCA Teen Center seeks to advance teen health and resiliency by providing tutoring, life skills classes, recreational programs, and caring adult mentors who will guide youth toward responsible choices and who will assist to connect teens in need to advanced medical and behavioral health resources.

Noteworthy | A 2014 State of New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department report says Rio Arriba County (RAC) ranked fourth highest in severity for early childhood risk factors. RAC ranked severe in these indicators: domestic violence rate: #1; high school graduation rate: #2; percentage of preterm births (less than 37 wks): #3; percentage of low and very low birth weight infants: #5; and adolescent birth rate: #7.

of masculinity and to encourage male health amongst the middle school aged, at-risk boys that the Future Men Project (FMP) serves.

Noteworthy | Adolescent boys experience high rates of violence (both as victims and perpetrators), suicidal incidents, accidental injury, and death. Adolescent boys of color experience notably higher rates of these issues. The data is primarily collected from the high school-aged adolescents but middle school is the optimal time to provide interventions.

First Born Program

firstbornprogram.org

Mission | To increase the health and wellness of women pregnant for the first time, families parenting for the first time, and families adopting their first baby.

Fathers New Mexico fathersnewmexico.org

Mission | To provide support, resources, and skills to promote healthy and responsible fathering in young families. Fathers New Mexico nurtures connections between the father, the family, and the community to promote self, family, and community health.

Proposal | Fathers New Mexico (FNM) was created to address the lack of accessible support for dads and recognizes that providing boys with perspective on masculinity and nurturing is an investment in supporting fathers. FNM’s team has valuable insight into the needs of boys and men and employs these perspectives to influence a reinterpretation

Proposal | The SFCC Health Worker/Home Visitor (CHW) certification program equips learners with skills to navigate home visiting, early intervention, and childhood professions, while completing requirements to apply for a CHW Certificate from New Mexico's Department of Health. To make this 10-credit higher education program more accessible to anyone interested in entering or seeking additional expertise within the field, we strive to offer the two eight-week CHW courses at no cost for students and offer the course in Spanish.

Noteworthy | The course costs $950 per student including the textbook. Early childhood professionals have requested the course also be taught in Spanish. First Born® estimates that 30% of families they serve speak Spanish as their first language; Spanish-speaking home visitors empower us to support Spanish-speaking families. Home visitors in the class qualify for state scholarship funds to cover the cost of the class. The cost is prohibitive for the 30–40% of learners who do not qualify for scholarship.

The Food Depot thefooddepot.org

Mission | To foster healthy communities by engaging a network of partners and developing solutions for a hungerfree New Mexico.

Proposal | The Food Depot's primary objective is to end hunger in a nine-county 26,000 square mile service area by acquiring and distributing food to people who experience food insecurity. Grant funding supports The Food Depot's Core Hunger Relief Program, which provides an average of 737,627 meals each month to 35,013 persons per quarter in our service area experiencing food insecurity, including the most vulnerable of our community—children, seniors, working families, and those in ill health.

Noteworthy | Hunger remains constant in the lives of many New Mexicans and is a growing crisis for families in northern New Mexico as a result of the pandemic. According to Feeding America’s food insecurity data, 19.7% of northern New Mexicans are food insecure. Children in northern New Mexico face an even more dire situation; more than one in three children in New Mexico are experiencing food insecurity right now. As a result of the pandemic, demand for hunger relief services increased 30%.

month containing a one-month supply of tampons, pads, and liners. Recipients can pick up their monthly supply at determined distribution points or receive through a dropoff. In addition, we offer environmentally friendly and self-sustaining period products such as period cups, period underwear, and reusable pads. Help us double our impact! Noteworthy | One in five low-income menstruators report missing work, school, or similar events due to lack of access to period products. SNAP and EBT do not cover menstrual materials.

Friendship Club

friendshipclubsantafe.org

Free Flow NM

freeflownm.com

Mission | To end period-poverty in our community. We believe period products should be as easy to access as toilet paper. No individual should miss work or school because they do not have menstrual materials. We strive to serve any population in need of these services, including, but not limited to, students of all ages, people experiencing homelessness, and those who can not afford menstrual products.

Proposal | Free Flow NM is seeking to double our monthly distributions from 300 bags to 600 bags. Our all volunteer team currently assembles and distributes 300 bags each

Mission | To provide and maintain a multi-use community center that promotes activities, meetings, and events focusing on mental, spiritual, and physical recovery. We provide an inviting, safe environment where people in recovery or seeking recovery can heal and help one another. Proposal | We seek funds to continue to increase our meetings at the Friendship Club (ZOOM, in-person, and hybrid) to reach a greater number of people in recovery and seeking recovery from addictions. Funds will also help us increase our community activities and support of other recovery organizations in Santa Fe and surrounding areas via in-person meetings at their facilities, additional books and recovery materials, peer support meetings, and sponsorships. Noteworthy | We will increase our in-house meetings at the Friendship Club by 20% by focusing on other addictions and recovery programs such as nonviolent communication, sponsorship duties, volunteer programs, and life skill training. We will continue to work with the other recovery organizations and shelters to broaden our scope even more. We will increase our offerings to people having behavioral issues coming from all walks of life and backgrounds, and expand the individuals we serve by a minimum of 12%.

Gerard's House gerardshouse.org

Mission | To create safe spaces where healing happens through acceptance and peer support for grieving children, teenagers, families, and adults. Gerard’s House is Santa Fe’s center for kids grieving the death of or separation from a loved one. Seven free services address different needs, with one program for grieving youth and families who have immigrant roots, another for emergency needs, and a new collaborative pilot to support grieving students at Ohkay Owingeh Community School.

Proposal | When a child, teenager, or adult experiences the death of—or separation from—a loved one, Gerard's House offers free grief support. We request funding for weekly peer grief support groups, casework, suicide-prevention programs, individual sessions, crisis response services, and summer camps. Each is uniquely designed for those experiencing lifechanging loss. Programs are collaborative, bilingual, culturally specific, free of charge, and accessible in multiple ways— mobile, virtual or on-site—uniquely designed for youth, families, or adults experiencing life-changing loss.

Noteworthy | In Gerard's House's grief support groups for Latino immigrant youth, 10% of participants are missing both parents because of death, detention, deportation, incarceration or immigration status, 21% are missing their mother, 47% are missing their father, 6% are missing a sibling or best friend, and 18% report multiple losses. 85.5% of participants in this program reported feeling more supported and more cared about after being in a grief support group.

Girls Inc. of Santa Fe girlsincofsantafe.org

Mission | To inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We provide girls ages five to 18 with proven solutions to the unique issues girls face by addressing the whole girl— her mental and physical health, life skills, and academic achievement. We provide trained professionals who mentor the girls in a safe, girls-only environment; peers who share their drive and aspirations; and research-based programming. We teach girls to advocate for themselves and others. Proposal | According to the 2022 Kids Count Data Book, New Mexico ranks 48th out of all states for child wellbeing and 50th in education. In partnership with schools, the girls and their families, Girls Inc. Santa Fe (GISF) works to give girls the resilience they need to overcome challenges and to stay in school. Due to the success of our programs, requests for our services have risen dramatically, and we are struggling to meet them. 88 cents of each dollar raised goes to supporting girls’ development. Noteworthy | GISF serves girls most in need of out-of-school resources: 86% of GISF girls qualify for free or reduced-cost school lunches; 48% live in a single-parent household; and 42% speak a language other than English at home. We have programs in Santa Fe Public Schools and at our Hillside Center throughout the school year, including during spring break, and in summer camps. We anticipate 1,100 participants in 2022–2023.

Girls on the Run Santa Fe gotr-sf.org

Mission | To inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that integrates running. Our after-school program uses trained volunteer coaches to teach girls critical life skills, including increased physical activity levels and strategies for building better relationships with peer groups and families. These skills will assist them in overcoming challenges and will help them maintain connections, physical health, and self confidence.

Proposal | The funding we request supports elementary school-aged girls to participate in our after-school program designed to promote physical, mental, and social wellbeing in a supportive atmosphere with trained volunteer coaches. Our 10 week, 20 lesson program culminates in an endof-the-season celebratory 5K run. With your help, we can expand our transformational program to reach more girls, schools, and communities, and teach girls to carry those life skills with them for the rest of their lives.

Noteworthy | The New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (2017) shows that middle school girls in Santa Fe County report only 25.4% of girls are receiving daily activity, 15.6% receive no activity, and 47% report physical activity five times per week. By introducing patterns of activity to school-aged girls we increase the likelihood of continued patterns of fitness, confidence, community service, healthy body image, and interpersonal skills with the goal of providing tools for healthy lives.

High Country Supported Living hcsliving.org

Mission | To create a community living and learning center for New Mexicans of all abilities, where culture, art, land, and lifestyles are celebrated. In addition to offering residential opportunities, High Country Supported Living (HCSL) also offers free day programs that incorporate the natural environment of its rural property in Jacona, New Mexico with visual art, music, and movement activities that are engaging, fun and appropriate for young adults with intellectual disabilities.

Proposal | Young adults with intellectual disabilities have historically been one of the most underserved populations in northern New Mexico. Once these young people graduate from high school, they lose their school communities they have relied on for learning new skills and social interactions. HCSL requests support to recreate this sense of community through its free day programs where young disabled adults can nurture friendships and social interactions that are severely lacking once they leave school.

Noteworthy | During the summer and fall of 2022, 57 intellectually disabled adults, family members, and caregivers attended HCSL’s day programs. These free programs featured a marimba concert; a presentation by the New Mexico Wildlife Center; a summer solstice party; movement activities led by the executive director of Aspen Santa Fe; making salsa using HCSL’s home-grown tomatoes; and art projects including creating bird nesting balls and painting bouquets using flowers from HCSL’s gardens, among other activities.

Interfaith Community Shelter Group, Inc. interfaithsheltersf.org

Mission | To provide safe, hospitable shelter, food, and clothing to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Santa Fe, and to promote self reliance by providing a point of entry to the other services necessary to make the transition from homelessness to stable housing. There are three components to Interfaith Community Shelter Group's programming: the Seasonal Night Shelter, the Day Services Program, and the Women's Summer Safe Haven.

Proposal | We seek funds to support our work as the only "come-as-you-are" or "minimal barrier" shelter in northern New Mexico, which means we accept everyone, regardless of condition or circumstance, including their pets. Last year, the Interfaith Community Shelter at Pete's Place served 1,187 discrete individuals for 22,946 bed nights, served 64,683 meals, and distributed 42,011 articles of clothing. We are a largely volunteer agency with 46 faith and community groups and 2,000 active volunteers.

Noteworthy | The greatest challenge to our community is the number of people who live in poverty; more than 20% of New Mexico residents and 14.4% of Santa Fe residents. Santa Fe Public School's Adelante program counts more than 1,100 homeless students. In a recently released HUD report, New Mexico ranked number two, behind Washington DC in the highest percentage of chronically homeless, and behind Montana, in homeless veterans. New Mexico had a 57% increase in homelessness last year, the largest increase in the country.

Kitchen Angels kitchenangels.org

Mission | To provide free, freshly prepared and nutritious meals to homebound individuals living with chronic, life-threatening, or terminal illnesses.

Proposal | We seek funds to improve the health of homebound residents in the greater Santa Fe area who face life challenging or terminal medical conditions and who are financially limited in their ability to meet their daily nutrition needs by providing free, nutritious, specially prepared meals delivered to their homes.

Noteworthy | In the U.S., one in three chronically ill individuals cannot afford food, medications, or both and the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 60.5% of adults age 65 and older have two or more chronic medical conditions.

Las Cumbres Community Services, Inc. lascumbres-nm.org

Mission | To provide quality services, public awareness, and integrated community support for children, adults, and families facing social, emotional, and/or developmental challenges. Las Cumbres is working for a world in which every person connects and thrives in their community.

Proposal | The Las Cumbres, İQue Cute! Healthy Baby Program partners with women throughout their pregnancy to improve maternal and infant health. Program Navigators provide direct support to expectant mothers and families by addressing the various social determinants of health that impact wellbeing. Together with the family, a plan is created to connect them to long-term community resources, creating a system of support for the entire family in postpartum and early childhood.

Noteworthy | According to the March of Dimes, women who experience high levels of stress during pregnancy have 25–60% higher risk for preterm delivery, even after accounting for the effects of other established risk factors, compared to women with low levels of stress. Stress before and during pregnancy has been linked to low-birth-weight babies independent of preterm delivery.

Los Alamos Family Council lafamilycouncil.org

Mission | To improve social and emotional wellbeing through education, prevention, and counseling.

Proposal | We seek funding to further expand affordable mental and behavioral health support to those in need. Helping individuals and families to overcome difficulties that arise from previous trauma enables those same individuals and families to prevent future traumas in those they love— we aim to help them in that endeavor.

Noteworthy | One in five of our clients struggle to make their co-payments to receive mental health treatment for themselves and their dependents. Just over half of our clients are Medicaid clients. We are trying to ensure that clients are able to receive the treatment they need regardless of their ability to pay.

Luciente, Inc lucienteinc.org

Mission | To support the children in our communities by working to eradicate hunger and address other social determinants that negatively impact a child's ability to learn and thrive.

Proposal | Luciente requests funding to sustain two in-school food pantries that support students and their families in northern Rio Arriba County, including Abiquiu, Cañones, Coyote, Youngsville, and Gallina.

Noteworthy | Food insecurity and nutritional inequity are serious problems for many children and their families in the Abiquiu Elementary School District and the Jemez Mountain School District (Gallina). 100% of children in our schools qualify for free school lunches and 49% of children aged five–17 live in poverty (NM Dept. of Health).

McCurdy Schools of Northern New Mexico

DBA McCurdy Ministries

mccurdy.org

Mission | To create hope and empower the lives of children, youth, adults, and families through education, life skills, and faith-based programs in the Española Valley.

Proposal | McCurdy Ministries Community Center (MMCC) sponsors Project Cariño, a free school-based mental health counseling program, which serves 28% of the school age population of the Española Valley and their families. Services include play, talk, and family therapy, support groups, crisis intervention, Big Buddy/Little Buddy program, educational programs, and support of the MMCC & McCurdy Charter School staff and administration. Project Cariño works to build resiliency in our students and their families.

Noteworthy | According to the U.S. Census Quick Facts, 35% of the residents of Española who report to the census live below the Federal Poverty Line. The Rio Arriba County Health Council states that due to drug and alcohol addiction rates and incarceration rates, 60% of our students are being raised by their grandparents. Through Project Cariño, MMCC is working to improve the self esteem, mental health, resiliency, and educational and life skills of our students who are adversely affected by these statistics.

The Memory Care Alliance thememorycarealliance.org

Mission | To provide proactive, comprehensive ongoing support, planning, education and resources for families living with Alzheimer’s and all other dementia-related illnesses; to educate and raise community awareness concerning the level of need for volunteer and financial help; and to remove the stigma associated with dementia-related illnesses and replace it with compassionate understanding.

Proposal | Our goal is to develop our existing Memory Care Alliance programs for the Spanish speaking members in our community. In addition, we plan to establish a Spanish speaking weekly caregiver group assisting families impacted by memory loss, provide education programs, and add resource pages in Spanish to our website, as well as develop a method to provide bi-lingual consultations and other assistance to the Spanish speaking community affected by memory loss issues.

Noteworthy | According to the National Institute of Health, there are approximately 43,000 people living with Alzheimer’s in New Mexico. No services are currently provided in northern New Mexico for the Spanish speaking community affected by Alzheimer’s.

Mesa to Mesa mesatomesa.org

Mission | To bring people together to improve the health, safety, and security of low income homeowners in northern New Mexico by performing minor repairs to their homes, facilitating larger repairs by means of referrals and collaborations, and providing home maintenance education. Proposal | We are requesting grant funding to assist with organizational needs.

Noteworthy | "New Mexico's fall-related death rate was 1.5 times greater than the U.S. rate in 2017. In 2018, there were 5,829 hospital visits in those 65 and older, because of falls. This is up from 5,515 visits in 2017, an increase of over 5%" (New Mexico Department of Health). Our organization works with elderly clients to identify and minimize risks. 100% of our clients fall below the Federal Poverty Guidelines which increases their chances of living in substandard housing.

Mora Valley Community Health Services, Inc. mvchs.org

Mission | To provide excellent primary care (medical, dental, and behavioral health) and other services to Mora residents, while ensuring exceptional customer service.

Proposal | Mora Valley Community Health Services (MVCHS) requests funding for its Indigent Medication Fund. This fund has been ongoing for several years and is used for patients who cannot afford medication(s) from MVCHS's Med Room. MVCHS has a Med Room, which is a limited prescription pharmacy. MVCHS dispenses critical and life-saving drugs to patients, including common medication(s). Since MVCHS acquires and disburses the medications at cost, any funding goes a long way in terms of serving hundreds to thousands of patients.

Noteworthy | Most MVCHS' patients are from a disproportionately disadvantaged population including, but not limited to, being minorities, veterans, elderly, disabled, and those who live in poverty. Mora County is among the poorest counties in the country and is currently experiencing natural disaster, due to wildland fires. Patients need medications and added costs are a burden during this disaster.

The Mountain Center, Inc. themountaincenter.org

Mission | To promote wellness, personal discovery, and social change through innovative learning experiences in wilderness, community, and cultural environments.

Proposal | The Mountain Center Harm Reduction Program has been developing strong relationships throughout northern New Mexico since we began providing outreach services in 2005. In 2016, we added office-based services in the City of Española and introduced more comprehensive harm reduction and behavioral health services, including MedicationAssisted Treatment (MAT), Counseling Services, and Case Management. Our goal is to increase MAT access and accompanying case management to support our community.

Noteworthy | In January of 2020, an article entitled “Availability of Buprenorphine Treatment in the Ten States With the Highest Drug Overdose Death Rates in the US” was published in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice. Rio Arriba County had the second-highest opioid overdose death rate in the country at 82.1 per 100K but was found to only have two providers per 100k, the lowest of all 10 counties. The study found a total of six unlisted providers, none of which had available appointments for new patients.

Mountain Home Health Care, Inc. mtnhomehealth.com

Mission | To provide superior quality home health and hospice to anyone in Taos and Colfax Counties regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, or ability to pay. Our provision of care depends on each client's needs—whether involving a short evaluation period of supportive and instructive care, an indefinite period for chronic maintenance care, or terminal care at home. We appreciate Taos' cultural diversity with respect and dignity, enhancing the quality of life for our community.

Proposal | Our agency serves 775 patients per year with home health, hospice, and palliative care in Taos, Rio Arriba, and Colfax counties, and Taos and Picuris Pueblos. We provide education, counseling, and grief support to 2,500 informal caregivers and families. With indigent care services we provide equitable, compassionate, patient-directed care to all, based on each individual's needs. Funding will go to indigent care

services including medical and related basic needs for lowincome patients and families. Noteworthy | According to Data USA, Taos County, a rural county of 2,200 square miles, has 33,000 residents with only 5,500 living in the Town of Taos, where medical services are primarily located, leaving most people underserved. In 2019, 21.3% lived in poverty, a number that has increased during 2020 due to COVID-19 and economic shutdown. Over 25% of Taos County is 65+ years old. Uninsured individuals in Taos County are 11.9% of the population, while 16.8% are currently on Medicare and 33.9% on Medicaid.

New Mexico Appleseed nmappleseed.org

Mission | New Mexico Appleseed is a high impact think tank and advocacy organization enacting systems change solutions to poverty. Appleseed weaves together legal and policy research, economic analysis, and community partnership to design effective and sustainable anti-poverty policies. Appleseed's poverty work can be broken down into four issue areas that, if addressed, are tipping points to move people out of poverty: child hunger, housing inadequacy, economic security, and evidence-based policymaking. Proposal | New Mexico Appleseed's biggest challenge to successfully addressing poverty in New Mexico is funding for our systems change work. We need funds to continue our work pursuing innovative programs such as providing cash transfers to homeless students as an incentive to attend school, advocating for anti-hunger policies, supporting evidence-based policy making at the state level and providing technical assistance, and support from communities up to the state agencies and the federal government.

Noteworthy | New Mexico's children and families are last in just about everything from food security to educational attainment and many live in such chaos there is little chance they will make it out of the cycle of poverty. According to our economic analysis, 16,000 of the most vulnerable families in New Mexico cost the state $900 million annually with few positive outcomes because government solutions do not address causal and correlated problems, are addressed in silos, and are not based in evidence.

New Mexico CASA Association newmexicocasa.org

Mission | To develop and support the local Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs that provide volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children in foster care throughout the state of New Mexico. As the statewide association for all local CASA programs in the state, we provide a wide range of support and services that strengthen and enhance the quality and impact of the CASA services delivered to foster children in our state.

Proposal | The New Mexico CASA Association asks for your support to help us provide services to grow the local CASA programs in our state so that one day every abused and neglected foster child in New Mexico will have access to the transformative service and support of a CASA volunteer. Our work ensures local CASA programs provide high-quality advocacy services for foster children and can successfully grow their programs to address the overwhelming need for additional CASAs in our state.

Noteworthy | There are typically 2,000–2,500 children in foster care in New Mexico at any time. These traumatized children often suffer negative emotional, developmental, and social effects that can lead to disease, disability, social problems, and even death if not recognized and addressed. The New Mexico CASA Association works to address these issues by providing critical expertise and support that enables local CASA programs to ensure the safety, health, and wellbeing of foster children in our state.

New Mexico Center for Therapeutic Riding nmctr.org

Mission | To enrich and expand the lives of children, youth, and adults with special needs through equine-assisted activities and therapies.

Proposal | The School Outreach Therapeutic Riding Program serves low-income students with disabilities (including cerebral palsy, developmental delay, Down Syndrome, ADHD, autism, etc.) from participating Santa Fe schools. Students participate in an eight-week, equine-assisted therapy program which provides proven cognitive, physical and socio-emotional

benefits and an individualized set of goals and curriculum created by New Mexico Center for Therapeutic Riding (NMCTR) instructors and the child's special education teacher. Noteworthy | 100% of NMCTR student riders have one or more disabilities and are provided low to no cost access to NMCTR programming which provides improvements in balance, focus, functional performance, social responsiveness, and quality of life. This is accomplished through the body mechanics of getting on/off/holding one's self on and riding a horse, as well as the emotional bonding and mental discipline involved which helps with emotional and behavioral problems.

New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty nmpovertylaw.org

Mission | To advance economic and social justice through education, advocacy, and litigation. We work with community members and partners to improve living conditions, increase opportunities, and protect the rights of people living in poverty, bringing our unique capacities to address economic inequity and a broad spectrum of issues impacting the wellbeing of New Mexico's families. NMCLP focuses on generating system-wide change in the courts, government, and public institutions. Proposal | NMCLP leads a powerful collaborative effort to transform New Mexico’s public school system so that all children have the opportunity to learn and succeed. Funding will support efforts to enforce the landmark Yazzie/Martinez decision, which holds the state accountable to fulfill students’ constitutional rights to a sufficient education, and coalition work to promote multicultural and bilingual learning, school funding and teacher retention, and other necessary programs and services.

Noteworthy | A 2020 report by a national economist found that, when adjusted for inflation, New Mexico’s public schools have less spendable funding and lower teacher pay today than in 2008. The lack of funding and resources has left our children at the bottom nationally in educational achievement, with 30% of students not graduating and 70% not reading or doing math at grade level. This is an opportunity gap, not an achievement gap. More resources are needed to create a public educational system that works for all.

New Mexico Health Equity Partnership nmhep.org

Mission | To strengthen the capacity of communities to shift power relations and advocate for policy and systems changes to improve community health.

Proposal | HEP believes every New Mexican should have the opportunity to lead a healthy life and live in neighborhoods where children and families thrive. HEP trains community groups to strengthen their skills in communitydriven research using tools such as the Health Impact Assessment to educate decision makers on issues that impact community health. HEP also convenes partners to foster relationships, leverage resources, share tools/best practices, and imagine possibilities for just healthy neighborhoods.

Noteworthy | Data from the St. Vincent 2020–2022 report shows that in Santa Fe county, 12.2% of people live in poverty. The report indicates that, “the Hopewell Street area is characterized by the highest concentration of public housing and poverty. Individuals and families living in the Hopewell Street area who lack transportation have to walk at least a half mile to get to a stop light or crosswalk, and must cross up to six lanes of traffic to get to the nearest grocery store on St. Michael's Drive.”

New Mexico Immigrant Law Center nmilc.org

Mission | To advance equity and justice by empowering lowincome immigrant communities through collaborative legal services, advocacy, and education.

Proposal | We seek funds to ensure health access and safety for immigrant victims of crimes and neglected, abandoned, and abused children. Funds will be used to provide free

immigration legal services and advocacy for victims of crimes and youth, in partnership with community organizations. Noteworthy | According to recent census data, there are 18,454 immigrants in the City of Santa Fe. An estimated 30% of this population are undocumented and are ineligible for the Heath Care Exchange and most forms of Medicaid due to exclusion based on immigration status under the Affordable Care Act.

New Mexico Legal Aid newmexicolegalaid.org

Mission | To help poor people in their struggle to access food, shelter, and security, and to preserve their unique cultural heritages. New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) is the voice, defender and advocate for poor people who are seeking justice in all forums, particularly in the communities in which they live.

Proposal | New Mexico Legal Aid has a unique role in addressing health equity for all New Mexicans: providing free civil legal aid to low-income individuals and victims of violence to address socio-economic factors that affect their legal rights and wellbeing. Your support translates into families leading safer lives, keeping their homes and having more economic security to build better futures—thank you for helping us help those most in need.

Noteworthy | Each year 71% of low-income U.S. households experience at least one civil legal problem, including problems with domestic violence, veterans' benefits, disability access, housing conditions, and health care. The rate is even higher for households with interpersonal violence survivors (97%), with parents and guardians of kids under 18 (80%), and with disabled persons (80%). Most of those families don't get the help they need.

Punching Out Parkinson's Santa Fe popsantafe.org

Mission | To empower people living with Parkinson’s disease to maintain and improve their quality of life through exercise and community support.

Proposal | Since 2017, Rock Steady Boxing has operated in a shared gym environment. The pandemic has made us acutely aware of the importance of having ongoing and thorough equipment sanitation practices. We realize that operating in a shared environment does not support the health of our participants and we now need our own gym. We’ve located a well-suited space and plan to take occupancy in July 2021. Our grant request is for $5,000 to install padded gym flooring and equip our new space.

Noteworthy | Due to postural instability and gait difficulty, 50–86% of people with Parkinson's fall several times a year. Such falls are a significant cause of disability, loss of independence, and a diminished quality of life. Studies show intense exercise induces brain repair and results in the slowing, stopping and reversing the affects of the disease. Studies also show that practicing gait and balance, and increasing core strength reduces fall risk.

REEL FATHERS, Ltd. reelfathers.org

Mission | To promote a positive experience of fatherhood and family. We work with men to add meaning, depth, and enjoyment 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, community, and culture. The goal of all our work is to build caring, resilient relationships that strengthen families—the bedrock of our community.

Proposal | REEL FATHERS needs support for Identity in Ink —a creative program of social emotional learning for middle and high school students around the intersecting themes of identity, father, family, culture, and community. Students reflect, dialogue and use expressive writing and visual art

work to respond to three core questions: Who am I? Where am I going? What is a good life? Youth build resilience and lifelong skills to contend with the increasing stressors on their mental health and wellbeing.

Noteworthy | The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported the following stressors experienced by high school youth during the COVID-19 pandemic: 37% experienced poor mental health, 44% persistently felt sad or hopeless, 55% experienced emotional abuse by a parent or other adult (swearing at, insulting, or putting down the student), 11% experienced physical abuse by a parent or other adult (hitting, beating, kicking, or physically hurting the student), and 29% reported a parent or other adult at home lost a job.

Resolve resolvenm.org

Mission | To prevent violence by building skills and inspiring individuals to be agents of personal, community, and cultural change. By reducing the fear and impact of violence, we help to create a community where people live powerfully, experience freedom, and pursue joy.

Proposal | Resolve’s skill-based programs teach youth and adults to prevent violence in their communities and defend themselves and others against violence through collaborations with schools, pueblos, and nonprofits. Our students learn to challenge beliefs and behaviors that create violence; they also learn concrete bystander and self-advocacy strategies to prevent violence. By reducing the impact of violence, we make our communities stronger and healthier.

Noteworthy | Violence is a public health crisis in New Mexico. According to the FBI, our state has the 3rd highest per capita incidence of rape and domestic violence in the country and ranks second for violent crimes. Prevention and early intervention is key—one out of three female victims and one out of four male victims experience sexual violence before the age of 18. Additionally, half of all middle school students in New Mexico report being bullied at school over the course of one year.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico

rmhc-nm.org

Mission | To provide comfort, care, and a “home-away-fromhome” for families whose children are in medical treatment.

Proposal | Since 1982, we have seen children healing because they’re surrounded by their families. And while Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico may not be able to make the medicine taste better or erase the pain of a much-needed treatment, we have helped lessen the burden for more than 35,000 families whose children are hospitalized or receiving medical treatment by providing temporary affordable lodging through our House Lodging Programs (Lodging Program).

Noteworthy | The critical need the Lodging Program addresses is access to healthcare for children from rural New Mexico communities. These families are burdened with significant travel since most of the state’s doctors—especially pediatric specialists—and the only Level 1 trauma center are in Bernalillo County. Each year, our program allows hundreds of caregivers to remain at their child’s side. In 2021, we provided 448 families with 6,062 nights of lodging—reflective of capacity limitations due to COVID-19.

The Salvation Army

Mission | To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Proposal | The Salvation Army Santa Fe's social services programs provide meals and food boxes of pantry items.

Our Client Choice Food Pantry (CCFP) actively promotes access to fresh food for low-income youth and aging adults to support health and development. We additionally provide hot meals and breakfast for members of the community. Noteworthy | 12% of Santa Fe County residents are food insecure. Many of those who request our services are vulnerable, such as the elderly or disabled, and others have limited English proficiency, making it a challenge to communicate or find community resources.

San Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen smdpsoupkitchen.com

Mission | To help feed the poor and hungry. The San Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen was formed in July 1992. With the cooperation of the City Fathers and the Director of the HUD Program, we operate at the Apple Valley Senior Center five times a week, Monday through Friday; serving a hot lunch and providing a food box to anyone referred to us by a Church or State Agency.

Proposal | San Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen is requesting funding to help continue our outreach program of feeding the poor and hungry of the Española Valley and surrounding communities.

Noteworthy | Our program provides hearty and nutritious meals to the poor and needy of the Española Valley and surrounding communities. The Soup Kitchen is located in the center of a low-income community. We serve an average of 50–100 patrons per day. The Soup Kitchen also collaborates with other nonprofit agencies, churches, and the local homeless shelter by providing perishable and non-perishable food boxes for distribution to those in need.

Santa Fe Birth Center santafebirthcenter.com

Mission | To increase good outcomes and positive birth experiences. Santa Fe Birth Center (SFBC) is Santa Fe's only birth center—providing a safe, satisfying, cost effective midwifery model of care for women and families of northern New Mexico's diverse cultural communities traditions. The beautifully renovated adobe home is designed solely to support the physiological process of birth during prenatal, birth, postpartum, and newborn care.

Proposal | Childbirth is a life changing event. SFBC promotes women and families entering parenting feeling empowered, strong, vital, and supported through birth. Over half of the clients served use Medicaid, which reimburses half the cost. We accept all clients regardless of their financial ability to pay for services. The generosity of donors makes possible SFBC's ability to pay for midwives, medical supplies, equipment, the increasing cost of liability insurance, and myriad other costs for providing care.

Noteworthy | SFBC allows birthing families to choose an option for care they find appropriate for a fulfilling birth experience, a choice that is otherwise unavailable for many. Our essential aspects of care include 50-minute prenatal appointments; nutrition and childbirth education; postpartum home visits; attendance at birth by providers known throughout pregnancy; use of the whole center, including a soaking tub, garden, and kitchen during birth; and hands on help finding needed adjunct services.

our members are Hispanic and 58% are from single-parent households. Our program teaches kids and their families how eating healthy and getting daily exercise leads not only to healthier lifestyles and decreased rates of obesity and overweight in school-age children, but also improvement in academic performance and social/emotional learning. Noteworthy | According to the latest New Mexico State Health Assessment published by the New Mexico DOH, 13.3% of kindergarten students and 22.6% of third grade students in New Mexico were obese, compared to 18% of six–11 year olds nationwide. Our program, aimed at preventing childhood obesity, is tied to understanding its causes and focusing on the modifiable factors that can lead to positive health changes for every child we serve, many of who are low-income and attend our program free-of-charge.

Santa Fe Community Yoga Center

santafecommunityyoga.org

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Fe Boys

& Girls Clubs, Inc. bgcsantafe.org

Mission | To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Proposal | We are requesting funding to help cover the cost of program supplies for our Healthy Habits program at six club sites in northern New Mexico. Currently, 76% of

Mission | To cultivate holistic wellbeing through yoga and other mindfulness practices. Proposal | The Santa Fe Community Yoga Center (SFCYC) requests general operational support that can be allocated internally to support our efforts to make the benefits of yoga accessible to all through our many no or low-cost programs such as Yoga in Schools, Yoga in Prisons, Bilingual Yoga, Prenatal/Postpartum Yoga, Yoga for Veterans, and our robust schedule of affordable yoga classes for the general public. Noteworthy | SFCYC provides affordable yoga instruction to all so everyone may experience yoga's ability to improve physical and mental health. Per the Christus St. Vincent 2020–2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), a staggering 39.8% of Santa Fe high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless for more than two weeks in 2017, and 14.6% of adolescents struggled with obesity. The CHNA also reflects a 2017 suicide rate of 26.9 per 100,000 adults, as well as a high rate of adult heart disease.

Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute farmersmarketinstitute.org

Mission | To advocate for farmers, ranchers and other landbased producers; provide equitable access to fresh, local food; own and operate a year-round venue for the Santa Fe Farmers' Market; and manage programs to help sustain a profitable, locally-based agricultural community. The Institute is the nonprofit sister organization of the Santa Fe Farmers' Market.

Proposal | We support local food self-sufficiency through programs that help sustain a locally-based agricultural community and address local economic development, health, and environment issues. We provide resources, training, and development opportunities to improve farm businesses and expand the skill sets of local farmers while supporting the rich heritage of farming in New Mexico. We also address food access and educate the community about the importance of local agriculture and healthy food.

Noteworthy | In Santa Fe County, 25% live at or below the poverty line and we rank last in the nation for childhood food security. Only 18% of children in the county eat 5+ servings of fruits and vegetables every day. The lack of knowledge, resources, and access impacts their physical and mental health, which has devastating impacts on childhood learning and development. Double Up Food Bucks helps to bridge that gap by doubling SNAP transactions at the Market, increasing access to fresh, healthy food.

Santa Fe Public Schools ADELANTE Program sfps.info

Mission | To strengthen opportunities for the academic achievement and life success of Santa Fe children and youth who are experiencing homelessness.

Proposal | The Santa Fe Public Schools Adelante Program provides services for Santa Fe students from Pre-K to 12th grade and their families experiencing homelessness, as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance

Act. Services provided include access to material aid, free tutoring, referrals to outside agencies, case management and navigation services, advocacy, collaboration with other organizations, food bags, and, on occasion, financial aid. Noteworthy | In 2015–2016, the U.S. Department of Education reported 32% of New Mexico families with children under the age of 18 were living with high housing cost burden and one in 16 children under the age of six were identified as homeless. National KIDS COUNT reported 13% of New Mexico children under the age of 18 were living in extreme poverty in 2018.

Santa Fe Recovery Center sfrecovery.org

Mission | Santa Fe Recovery Center (SFRC) works with individuals to sustain lasting recovery from substance use disorders and related mental health disorders by providing culturally relevant evidence-based treatment and education in partnership with other community organizations. Proposal | Santa Fe Recovery Center’s Women & Children’s Residential Treatment Program is one the few substance use disorder (SUD) recovery-oriented continuum of care programs in New Mexico available to women, including those who are pregnant and postpartum, and their young children ages six and under. Started in July 2018, the program promotes healthy attachment and bonding between mother and child by eliminating barriers to SUD treatment and ceasing trauma, illness, and addiction across multiple generations of New Mexico families. Noteworthy | National comparisons as of 2016 showed New Mexico ranks 48th in children in Poverty (under age 18), 30th nationally in infant (age 0 to 365 days) mortality, 39th in drug overdose deaths, 47th in suicide death, 48th in unintentional injury death, and 50th in alcohol-induced death. All of these statistics are linked to the multigenerational cycles of substance use disorders in New Mexico as underlying issues of trauma and mental illness perpetuate without treatment and sustained recovery.

Scott's House scottshouse.org

Mission | To provide a volunteer based free residence hospice house and respite in Santa Fe, New Mexico for those nearing end of life.

Proposal | We request funding to support our mission and to support a new health workforce development collaboration between Scott's House and Santa Fe Community College where Scott's House provides a clinical training facility and training in hospice and respite for senior second semester LPN nursing program students. This program also provides Scott's House with skilled potential volunteers.

Noteworthy | The LPN students this semester are 12 SFCC Hispanic nursing students. This supports the development of health care professionals who reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of New Mexico resulting in greater opportunities for those underrepresented in health care fields.

Self Help, Inc. selfhelpla.org

Mission | To provide a bridge to self-reliance for people in need in northern New Mexico. Proposal | Self Help seeks funding to support our targeted short-term microgrants, which ensure that people in crisis don't go without basic needs such as shelter and medical care. For an average of less than $300 per family, we make payments directly to vendors and act as a safety net for a four-county region of northern New Mexico, helping over 400 households each year.

Noteworthy | New Mexicans continue to suffer the pandemic's long-term impacts, and are missing work due to illness with COVID-19, periodic school closures, and more. 58% of households in the state are struggling to pay for basic expenses as of April 2022, and government aid programs are struggling to meet these needs, with less than a third of applicants receiving help so far. As landlords and utility companies grow impatient, a quick, flexible safety net is vital to keep families in their homes.

SHARE New Mexico sharenm.org

Mission | To improve the health of all people living in New Mexico by supporting and strengthening county and tribal health councils, advocating for health equity, and by providing a strong voice for community and public health.

Proposal | We aim to build and maintain an online, comprehensive, searchable resource and referral platform, and provide training and technical assistance and additional support to assist residents of Rio Arriba County to identify and access the range of services needed for healthy development.

Noteworthy | People looking for help in New Mexico face many challenges. Needed resources may not exist, are difficult to access, or there may be lack awareness of resources that are available and easily accessible. Both challenges prevent community members from accessing the resources they need. Rio Arriba residents recently reporting difficulty in accessing a range of services, including housing services (66%), childcare (51%), job training (47%), and behavioral health (46%) (Anna, Age 8 Institute).

The Sky Center/New Mexico Suicide Intervention Project skycenter.nmsip.org

Mission | To meet the challenge of youth suicide in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico through lasting solutions that encourage resiliency, courage, connection, and hope. Proposal | Our purpose is saving young lives from hopelessness, fear, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide. Funding will sustain and expand services that address the multi-layered issues effecting a young person’s elevated risk of suicide.

Noteworthy | The 2019 Santa Fe County Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey reports that 41.6% of high school students (grades 9–12) felt sadness or hopelessness; 16.6% seriously considered suicide; and 9.4% made an attempt.

Solace Crisis Treatment Center findsolace.org

Mission | To empower survivors of sexual violence by restoring dignity, strength, and resilience. Our clinicians provide individuals struggling with trauma caused by sexual assault and other violent crimes with therapeutic mental health services. Our advocates help survivors navigate the legal system and connect them with community resources. Our education specialists provide students with programs designed to reduce violence in our community.

Proposal | We are requesting funds that will enable us to continue providing therapeutic clinical services to children and adults who have been impacted by sexual assault and other violent crimes; continue providing bi-lingual advocacy services to families navigating the criminal and family court systems and connect them to the essential wrap-around services they need; and continue to provide evidence-based, violence prevention workshops to schools and community groups.

Noteworthy | In New Mexico, one in four women, one in 20 men, and one in two transgender people will experience sexual violence in their lifetimes. For many people, the #MeToo movement was empowering and healing. But for others, the movement triggered memories and caused re-traumatization. Last year, our Clinical Department saw 589 clients and provided over 3,230 sessions. Our advocates saw 927 clients and provided over 3,920 hours of service. This was a 30% increase over the previous year.

Proposal | The SWLC is working to pass statewide policies to improve the lives of every New Mexican, especially mothers and children. The SWLC is working on a Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) bill and transforming the childcare system. Noteworthy | Lack of childcare and paid leave have hindered women’s return to work since February 2020, accounting for a 68.5% net job loss. Only 4% of New Mexico employers must provide unpaid leave under the federal Family & Medical Leave Act. Most low-wage earners, women-led, and BIPOC families cannot afford to use this leave, even if they qualify. NMECECD estimates infant childcare costs at nearly $1000/month; childcare assistance only reaches 45% of eligible children under six and 6% of school-age children.

Southwestern College swc.edu

Mission | The mission of Southwestern College is "transforming consciousness through education," and the mission of Tierra Nueva Counseling Center, which is operated by Southwestern College is "to provide affordable and accessible client-centered holistic mental and behavioral healthcare services that honor cultural resiliency and the mental, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs of the people of northern New Mexico."

Southwest Women's Law Center

swwomenslaw.org

Mission | To create opportunities for women in New Mexico to realize their full economic and personal potential. Since 2005, we have worked to eliminate gender bias, discrimination, and harassment; to lift women and their families out of poverty; and to ensure all women have full control over their reproductive lives through access to comprehensive reproductive health services and information, including safe, legal abortion services.

Proposal | Funds will support adult individuals, couples, children, and families seeking affordable behavioral healthcare services at Tierra Nueva Counseling Center located on the far southside of Santa Fe. Bilingual, Spanish and English counseling and art therapy are offered on a sliding scale from $0–25. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Treatment is provided for depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, conflict, recovery from addiction, loss, and grief through private sessions and support groups.

Noteworthy | In New Mexico, approximately 20% of adults between 18–64 are uninsured. The majority of our local immigrant community is uninsured. Sliding scale services provide affordable behavioral healthcare for this population. Additionally, New Mexico ranks among the highest for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) according to national rankings. This correlates with post traumatic stress disorder, chronic physical health problems and behavioral health disorders. Culturally sensitive treatment can help.

St. Elizabeth Shelter steshelter.org

Mission | To assist homeless individuals and families by providing emergency shelter, food, case management, counseling, supportive housing, and referrals to partnering human service agencies. St. Elizabeth Shelter's ultimate goal is to end the cycle of homelessness.

Proposal | St. Elizabeth Shelter requests operating support for our five residential programs—two emergency shelters and three longer-term supportive housing apartment complexes—and outreach services to those still living on the streets. All together, these programs and services assist more than 1,500 homeless men, women, and children every year.

Noteworthy | St. Elizabeth assisted more than 1,800 homeless men, women, and children in 2019 by providing 40,280 bed nights of shelter, 55,420 meals, and 22,495 units of case management to our guests, along with 12,690 meals, 18,854 referrals, and 21,419 disbursements to those still living on the streets. More importantly, 301 people—52% of those leaving one of our five residential programs—successfully moved into housing.

Villa Therese Catholic Clinic vtccsf.org

Mission | To serve the underserved with quality health care in a responsible manner continuing the mission of the Sisters of Charity established in 1937.

Proposal | Villa Therese Catholic Clinic provides basic medical, dental, and vision services at no cost to the underserved, Hispanic immigrant, and/or uninsured populations in the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico and surrounding communities. Villa Therese Clinic serves both children and families in all

programs, and we also provide a variety of assistance services such as Braces-4-Healthy Smiles, Blessing Bags, and Pack-toSchool. We recently relocated to the Hopewell Street area to increase access to care.

Noteworthy | As of 2022, undocumented residents remain ineligible for health insurance coverage and documented residents have long waiting periods. There is a vast unmet need for healthcare among a population that has little access to care due to many barriers, such as no health insurance, inability to pay, and other SDOH (i.e. transportation, food insecurity, safe and healthy living environment, etc.). As of 2019, approximately 16% of adults and 9% of children are uninsured in Santa Fe County.

Villages of Santa Fe villagesofsantafe.org

Mission | To support seniors so they may age at home. Proposal | Villages of Santa Fe requests funding to continue offering free online exercise classes. In April 2020, Villages members took a small exercise class online. Now, in 2022, we offer over 350 classes with a client base of 2,700+. For this nine-month review, we had over 15,500 class attendances with 1,100 active clients in 378 classes. In our April 2022 survey, 99% of participants said they would either continue classes online (77%) or both in-person and online (22%).

Noteworthy | The New Mexico Department of Health reported 91.6 deaths per 100,000 (2019) due to falls among adults 65 and older. Most falls can be prevented and should not be considered part of a normal aging process. “As New Mexico’s population ages, fall prevention should remain a priority,” said Department of Health Secretary-Designate Tracie C. Collins, M.D. Seniors need exercise for balancing, strength, and flexibility (CHNA 2020–2021).

Youth Heartline

youthheartline.org

Mission | Family stability through trauma-informed services and systemic solutions.

Proposal | Youth Heartline is the Court Appointed Special Advocate provider and offers family- and child-centered programming in Colfax, Taos, and Union Counties. Our programs focus on foster children, children experiencing abuse and neglect, and at-risk families.

Noteworthy | The rate of child abuse and neglect per 1,000 children in New Mexico is 12 and in our service area, the Eighth Judicial District, the rate is 24 or twice as high as the state rate (kidscount.org, 2021). Youth Heartline is currently serving 113 foster children with active cases in our district.

Youth Shelters and Family Services youthshelters.org

Mission | To deliver life-changing shelter and support for homeless, runaway, and in-crisis youth. Our objective is for youth at risk to achieve safety and stability, which includes sustainable housing through our array of services: Youth Emergency Shelter, Cold Weather Shelter, Transitional Living, Rapid Rehousing, Street Outreach, Community Counseling, Food Pantry, and our Pregnant and Parenting Initiative.

Proposal | We are seeking funds to support our agency programs. Our vision is to end youth homelessness in northern New Mexico through shelter, housing, and case management for youth ages 10–24. Since 1980, we have provided a 24-hour safe-haven for youth ages 10–17 who are experiencing family crisis and homelessness. Over 40 years, we have expanded services and now provide thousands of bed nights for youth and their dependent children who otherwise would be on the streets or living in unsafe situations.

Noteworthy | According to the Family & Youth Services Bureau, there is a strong correlation between youth

homelessness and low household income, school dropout, substance abuse, mental health issues, and experiences of childhood abuse. These studies also found special populations such as LGBTQIA+ identifying youth and foster care youth experience homelessness at alarmingly greater rates than other youth. Parenting youth fleeing domestic violence and minority youth are also disproportionately represented.

YouthWorks santafeyouthworks.org

Mission | To remain dedicated to helping youth develop the necessary life skills to become active, productive participants in their community. YouthWorks specializes in comprehensive programs designed to assist youth to develop social, leadership, and workforce skills, and to address deficits in and expand educational opportunities for youth assisting them to achieve productivity and success.

Proposal | YouthWorks provides opportunities for Opportunity Youth ages 14–24 to complete their education while obtaining paid job skills training and earning trade certifications to expand employment opportunities. At YouthWorks, young adults and their families are supported by navigators and comprehensive wraparound support services while focusing on future employability and job skills readiness in the building trades, customer service, environmental stewardship, farming, and food/hospitality industry.

Noteworthy | YouthWorks serves 1,200 youth per year ages 14–24 who are 94% low-income, 74% Hispanic, 6% Native American, 64% male, 35% female, and 1% other, with 36% housing insecure. YouthWorks utilizes U.S. Census 2015–2019 microdata to guide education and training programs: Unemployment Rate for Youth 16–24: 12.5%; Poverty Rate: 12.8%; Graduation Rate: 74.2%; Workforce statistics shows Construction and Culinary/Food Service rank as top Occupation Groups. Yearly data during the pandemic are not available.

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A Chance of a Lifetime

Animal Welfare 22

A.I.R.E. Health & Human Services: CHFA 70

All Aboard Earth Arts & Culture 28

Alliance for Local Economic Prosperity Civic & Economic Opportunities 42

Alzheimer's Association, New Mexico Chapter Health & Human Services: CHFA 70

American Diabetes Association Health & Human Services: CHFA 70

AMP Concerts Arts & Culture 28

Animal Protection of New Mexico, Inc. Animal Welfare 22

Argos, A Shelter Dog Rescue Animal Welfare 22

Armand Hammer United World College of the American West (UWC-USA) Education 49

ArtWorks Arts & Culture 28

Assistance Dogs of the West Health & Human Services: CHFA 70

Audubon New Mexico & The Randall Davey Center Environment 62

Awakening in Taos Arts & Culture 29

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Barrios Unidos

Santa Fe Baby Fund 18

Bernal Community Center Health & Human Services: CHFA 71

Bienvenidos Outreach, Inc. Health & Human Services: CHFA 71

Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region Health & Human Services: CHFA 71

Breaking the Silence Health & Human Services: CHFA 72

Breakthrough Santa Fe Education 49

Bridges Project for Education Education 49

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Cancer Foundation for New Mexico

Health & Human Services: CHFA 72

Cañones Early Childhood Center Education 50

Caregiver Wellness Retreat

Health & Human Services: CHFA 72

CASA First Health & Human Services: CHFA 73

Casa Milagro

Health & Human Services: CHFA 73

Casa Q, Inc. Envision Fund

Catholic Charities

Health & Human Services: CHFA 73

Center for Emergent Diplomacy Environment 62

Chainbreaker Collective Health & Human Services: CHFA 74

Changing Woman Initiative Health & Human Services: CHFA 74

Child Counseling Ctr & Play Therapy Institute of New Mexico Health & Human Services: CHFA 74

Children's Grief Center of New Mexico Health & Human Services: CHFA 75

Climate Advocates Voces Unidas Education 50

Coalition of Sustainable Communities New Mexico Environment 62

College and Career Plaza Education 50

Collins Lake Autism Center Health & Human Services: CHFA 75

Comedor de San Pascual, Inc. Health & Human Services: CHFA 75

Coming Home Connection Health & Human Services: CHFA 76

Communities in Schools New Mexico Education 51

Community Against Violence Health & Human Services: CHFA 76

Community Leadership Fund

SFCF Initiatives & Funds 4

Community Resiliency Fund SFCF Initiatives & Funds 4

Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety Health & Human Services: CHFA 76

Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund Environment 63

Continental Divide Trail Coalition Environment 63

Cooking With Kids Health & Human Services: CHFA 77

Creative Santa Fe Arts & Culture 29

Crossroads

Dental

Dollars4Schools

Dreamtree Project, Inc. Health & Human Services: CHFA 77

Dual Language Education of New Mexico Education 51

Earth Care Health & Human Services: CHFA 77

Earth Care International

Civic & Economic Opportunities 43

El Rito Public Library Education 51

Embudo Valley Library and Community Center

Arts & Culture 30

Embudo Valley Tutoring Association Education 52

Envision Fund

SFCF Initiatives & Funds 5

Española Pathways Shelter Health & Human Services: CHFA 78

Española Public Schools Health & Human Services: CHFA 78

Esperanza Shelter, Inc. Health & Human Services: CHFA 78

Explora Science Center & Childrens Museum of Albuquerque Education 52

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The Family YMCA & The Española YMCA Teen Center

Health & Human Services: CHFA 79

Fathers New Mexico Health & Human Services: CHFA 79

Felines and Friends New Mexico Animal Welfare 23

Film Prize Foundation Native American Advised Fund 14

First Born Program Health & Human Services: CHFA 79

Fly Fish NM Environment 63

The Food Depot Health & Human Services: CHFA 80

Food is Free Albuquerque Chapter Environment 64

Forest Stewards Guild Environment 64

Four Bridges Traveling Permaculture Institute Environment 64

Free Flow NM Health & Human Services: CHFA 80

Friends of the Estancia Valley Animals Animal Welfare 23

Friends of the Santa Fe National Forest Environment 64

Friendship Club Health & Human Services: CHFA 80

Fund for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

SFCF Initiatives & Funds 5

Future Focused Education Education 52

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Gerard's House Health & Human Services: CHFA 81

Girls Inc. of Santa Fe Health & Human Services: CHFA 81

Girls on the Run Santa Fe Health & Human Services: CHFA 82

Global Give A Book, Inc. Education 53

Growing Up New Mexico: The Early Childhood PartnershipEducation

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H2 Academic Solutions Scholarship Fund

Envision Fund 8

Heart and Soul Animal Sanctuary Animal Welfare 23

Heart Gallery of New Mexico Foundation Envision Fund 9

High Country Supported Living Health & Human Services: CHFA 82

The Horse Shelter Animal Welfare 24 Human Rights Alliance Envision Fund 9

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IndigenousWays Envision Fund 9

Innovate+Educate NM

Civic & Economic Opportunities 43

Institute for Applied Ecology Education 54

Interfaith Community Shelter Group, Inc. Health & Human Services: CHFA 83 International Folk Art Market Arts & Culture 30 J

Justice Access Support and Solutions for Health: Casa de SaludEnvision Fund 10

K

Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary

Animal Welfare 24

Kitchen Angels Health & Human Services: CHFA 83 KMRD Inc Arts & Culture 30 L

Las Cumbres Community Services, Inc.

Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe

Health & Human Services: CHFA 83

Civic & Economic Opportunities 43

Littleglobe, Inc. Arts & Culture 31

Los Alamos Family Council

Health & Human Services: CHFA 84

Luciente, Inc Health & Human Services: CHFA 84 M

MainStreet de Las Vegas

Civic & Economic Opportunities 44

MANA del Norte: A Chapter of Mana National

Civic & Economic Opportunities 44

Many Mothers Santa Fe Baby Fund 18

May Center for Learning Education 54

McCurdy Ministries

Health & Human Services: CHFA 84

The Memory Care Alliance Health & Human Services: CHFA 84

Mesa to Mesa Health & Human Services: CHFA 85

Mora Creative Council/Mora Mainstreet Civic & Economic Opportunities 44

Mora Valley Community Health Services, Inc. Health & Human Services: CHFA 85

Mother Tongue Project Education 54

The Mountain Center, Inc. Health & Human Services: CHFA 86

Mountain Home Health Care, Inc. Health & Human Services: CHFA 86

Moving Arts Española, Inc. Arts & Culture 31

My Little Horse Listener, Inc Education 55 N

Nat Gold Players Arts & Culture 31

National Dance Institute New Mexico Education 55

National Indian Youth Leadership Project Native American Advised Fund 14

Native American Advised Fund SFCF Initiatives & Funds 5

New Mexico Appleseed Health & Human Services: CHFA 86

New Mexico CASA Association Health & Human Services: CHFA 87

New Mexico Center for Therapeutic Riding Health & Human Services: CHFA 87

New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty Health & Human Services: CHFA 87

New Mexico Environmental Law Center Environment 65

New Mexico Film Foundation Arts & Culture 32

New Mexico Foundation for Open Government Civic & Economic Opportunities 45

New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus Arts & Culture 32

New Mexico Health Equity Partnership Health & Human Services: CHFA 88

New Mexico Historic Sites—Los Luceros Arts & Culture 32

New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin N Circles Ranch Animal Welfare 24

New Mexico Immigrant Law Center Health & Human Services: CHFA 88

New Mexico Kids Matter Inc.

Native American Advised Fund 14

New Mexico Legal Aid Health & Human Services: CHFA 88

New Mexico Local News Fund Civic & Economic Opportunities 45

New Mexico Performing Arts Society Arts & Culture 33

New Mexico School for the Arts—Art Institute Education 55

New Mexico State Committee—National Museum of Women in the Arts Arts & Culture 33

New Mexico Voices for Children Environment 65

New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors Environment 65

New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Environment 66

New Mexico Wildlife Center Animal Welfare 25

NMCAN

Nonprofit Merger Fund

Civic & Economic Opportunities 45

SFCF Initiatives & Funds 5

Northern New Mexico Street Homeless Animal Project Inc Animal Welfare 25

Nuclear Watch New Mexico Environment 66

O

Office of Student Wellness, Santa Fe Public Schools

Envision Fund 10

Ojo Sarco Community Center Education 56

P

Pegasus Legal Services for Children

Santa Fe Baby Fund 18

People for Native Ecosystems Animal Welfare 25

Performance Santa Fe Education 58

The Philanthropy Hub

SFCF Initiatives & Funds 6

Poetry Pollinators Arts & Culture 33

Pomegranate Studios LLC

Presbyterian Ear Institute

Prosperity Works

Punching Out Parkinson's Santa Fe

Arts & Culture 34

Santa Fe Baby Fund 19

Santa Fe Baby Fund 19

Health & Human Services: CHFA 89 Q

Queen Bee Music Association

Arts & Culture 34

Quivira Coalition, Inc. Environment 66

R4 Creating Education 56

Reading Quest Education 56

REEL FATHERS, Ltd.

Health & Human Services: CHFA 89

Renesan, Institute for Lifelong Learning Arts & Culture 34

Resolve Health & Human Services: CHFA 89

Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program Education 57

Rio Puerco Alliance Environment 67

River Source Inc. Education 57

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Education 57

Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico Health & Human Services: CHFA 90

S

SAGE Albuquerque

Envision Fund 11

The Salvation Army Health & Human Services: CHFA 90

Salvation Army, Southwest Divisional Headquarters Civic & Economic Opportunities 46

San Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen Health & Human Services: CHFA 90

Sangre de Cristo Mountain Initiative Environment 67

Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society Animal Welfare 26

Santa Fe Artist Medical Fund SFCF Initiatives & Funds 6

Santa Fe Baby Fund SFCF Initiatives & Funds 6

Santa Fe Birth Center Health & Human Services: CHFA 91

Santa Fe Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc. Health & Human Services: CHFA 91

Santa Fe Canyon Preservation Association Arts & Culture 35

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Arts & Culture 35

Santa Fe Children's Museum Education 58

Santa Fe Community College Foundation Santa Fe Baby Fund 19

Santa Fe Community Yoga Center Health & Human Services: CHFA 91

Santa Fe Data Platform Fund Civic & Economic Opportunities 46

The Santa Fe Desert Chorale Arts & Culture 35

Santa Fe Dreamers Project Envision Fund 11

Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute

Santa Fe Film Institute

Health & Human Services: CHFA 92

Native American Advised Fund 15

Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity Civic & Economic Opportunities 46

Santa Fe Indigenous Center

Native American Advised Fund 15

Santa Fe Playhouse Arts & Culture 36

Santa Fe Pro Musica, Inc. Arts & Culture 36

Santa Fe Public Schools ADELANTE Program

Health & Human Services: CHFA 92

Santa Fe Recovery Center Health & Human Services: CHFA 92

Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Inc Arts & Culture 36

Santa Fe Watershed Association Environment 67

Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association, Inc. Education 58

School for Advanced Research

Arts & Culture 37

Scott's House Health & Human Services: CHFA 93

SciArt Santa Fe Arts & Culture 37

Searchlight New Mexico Civic & Economic Opportunities 47

Self Help, Inc.

Health & Human Services: CHFA 93

SHARE New Mexico Health & Human Services: CHFA 93

Silver Bullet Productions

Native American Advised Fund 15

SITE Santa Fe Arts & Culture 37

The Sky Center/New Mexico Suicide Intervention Project Health & Human Services: CHFA 93

Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary Animal Welfare 26

Solace Crisis Treatment Center Health & Human Services: CHFA 94

Southwest Learning Centers, Inc. dba Green Fire Times Environment 68

Southwest Women's Law Center

Health & Human Services: CHFA 94

Southwestern College Health & Human Services: CHFA 94

Special and Urgent Needs (SUN) Grants

SFCF Initiatives & Funds 6

St. Elizabeth Shelter Health & Human Services: CHFA 95

St. John's College Education 59

STEM Santa Fe Education 59

Teach For America New Mexico Education 59

Teatro Paraguas Inc. Arts & Culture 38

Theatre Santa Fe Arts & Culture 38

The Tijeras Institute Education 60

Think New Mexico Education 60

Tomorrow's Women Arts & Culture 38

Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico Envision Fund 11

Trees, Water & People Native American Advised Fund 16

Tri-M Millennial Music Makers Productions Envision Fund 12

Truchas Services Center, Inc. Education 60

U

University of New Mexico Foundation, Inc. Civic & Economic Opportunities 47

V

Valencia Shelter Services Envision Fund 12

Villa Therese Catholic Clinic Health & Human Services: CHFA 95

Villages of Santa Fe Health & Human Services: CHFA 95

W

Western Environmental Law Center Environment 68

Western Resource Advocates Environment 68

WildEarth Guardians Animal Welfare 26

Wise Fool New Mexico Arts & Culture 39

Y

Youth Heartline Health & Human Services: CHFA 96

Youth Shelters and Family Services Health & Human Services: CHFA 96

YouthWorks Health & Human Services: CHFA 96

Z

Zia Singers Arts & Culture 39