Fires Rage On, So Do Relief Efforts |
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New Mexico is seeing a number of fires this season with devasting effects on rural, tribal, and some more populated counties. Due to mandatory evacuations, many families and community members are displaced. The Emergency Action Fund will provide support to organizations providing shelter, meals, clothing, and other necessities to those who have short- and long-term recovery needs. We are partnering with a number of private businesses, community partners, and generous donors like you to fundraise in an effort to help victims in need of fire relief services.
View a list of resources compiled by the UWCNM 211 team, click here.
For a list of mandatory evacuation areas and shelters, click here.
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Donate online to the Emergency Action Fund or by mail to Albuquerque Community Foundation, P.O. Box 25266, Albuquerque, NM 87125
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New Partnership with Meow Wolf spotlights Nonprofit |
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“Partnering with Meow Wolf will advance our desire to work together on the issues that Santa Feans care about,” said Rodney Prunty, President and CEO of United Way of Central New Mexico. “As we develop more partnerships within the community, which is now a part of our five-county service area, we are glad to learn more about how United Way could help improve the prospects for many county residents.”
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Pictures from the May 16th event. |
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The next partnership event with Meow Wolf will take place in September, make sure to stay tuned for more details in the coming months. For more information, contact Leticia Bernal, UWCNM’s Santa Fe Area Director.
Meow Wolf, located at 1352 Rufina Circle in Santa Fe, is an arts and entertainment company that creates immersive and interactive experiences.
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UWCNM Announces Fellowship Nominations |
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Two UWCNM staff members have been nominated to enter the United Way Worldwide Fellowship Program. This program is an immersive leadership development experience that is designed to develop high-performing professionals in the nonprofit sector. Individuals who are nominated have shown the commitment, results, and potential for growth as sustainable leaders in the United Way network. This is a highly selective process with only 30 participants per cohort. |
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We are wishing our staff the best of luck! |
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month |
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout the month we will share our services, resources from our partners and agencies that offer mental health aid, as well as self-care tips, and ways you can help those around you with mental health challenges.
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Shared Purpose efforts throughout New Mexico
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Our Community Engagement Manager Stephanie Santillanes had the opportunity to visit the United Way of Lea County and help develop their Shared Purpose effort.
"It was such an impactful and wonderful experience," said Stephanie. "I had the opportunity to meet with their Mayor and state representatives. As well as many corporate and community partners to discuss and facilitate conversations on how a Shared Purpose could help move the needle when it comes to making a difference in their community."
Becca Titus, President and CEO of United Way of Lea County stated, "Stephanie was truly a blessing to have facilitated the Shared Purpose conversations. She could see why we are all so passionate about Lea County."
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2022 Choose Your Own Future Challenge Recap
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Featured images are from Choose Your Own Future participants |
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United Way of Central New Mexico’s second annual Choose Your Own Future challenge united donors, community organizations, and participants of all ages in over 30 activities geared toward college and career readiness. Word of the virtual challenge spread to 231 registrants across three counties and 24 schools!
Kris Degenhardt, Director of Adult Education with Gordon Bernell Charter School, praised the initiative saying, “One of my students didn’t see herself attending college before this. She attended the tour of CNM that was organized through the challenge and can now envision herself as a student on campus there!”
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An exciting addition to the challenge this year was the “Change the World” activity which invited participants to propose a new service project, or expansion of a current service project, that would fill a need in their community. United Way staff and community partners are making plans to support these community-driven projects in the coming months.
31 participants successfully completed the challenge earning a gift card reward. Those who participated in the virtual events also received raffle prizes courtesy of Explora and the Isotopes. Generous contributions from community members, Young Leaders Society as well as funds from the Nickoloff Foundation and Meta made the challenge possible.
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What our donor groups are doing... |
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Our Donor Groups are passionate about creating change in central New Mexico. These groups enjoy exclusive opportunities to network with others, volunteer for community projects, invest in local programs, and lead by example.
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Guys Give (GG) would like to send a big Thank You to all the volunteers who helped to complete the Haven House service project. The new resident pet area is now available for use to all tenants.
Interested in more information about GG, contact Jeff Collins.
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This month, HPS recognizes several of its members and council for their outstanding personal and career accomplishments! Read full blog: uwcnm.org/hpsmay2022
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WU will be partnering with S.A.F.E. House this summer for a special project! Members will help create a respite garden for their staff who do so much for their clients. This week, WU will be delivering coffee gift cards to employees and volunteers at crisis hotlines for our Earth Angels project. If you are interested in joining WU, contact Remi Ward.
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What a joy and honor it was to celebrate and thank 200+ Impact Investors and Tocqueville members at the Tocqueville Thank You Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya on May 5th, 2022. This incredible opportunity and lovely evening would not have been possible without the generous support of our Tocqueville sponsors Bank of Albuquerque, New Mexico Mutual and Southwest Capital Bank! Thank you all for your philanthropic leadership and meaningful support of our communities in so many ways.
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John Carey
2021 UWCNM Board Chair provided a poignant memoriam to the late LaDonna Hopkins
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Kate Becker
2021 & 2022 Tocqueville Committee Chair shared the 2021 fundraising totals of $7.45 million which was 12% over the goal
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A gentle reminder that we are in the process of creating the 2022 United Way of Central New Mexico Annual Report. If you'd like to update your photo or have any preferences on how you are recognized, please contact Director of Donor Relations and Tocqueville Society Katie Shaw, or call at 505-453-4633.
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Contact Remi Ward for information about joining YLS or participating in YLS volunteer activities.
For more information on any of these groups contact Ellis Smith.
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Follow UWCNM on all social channels |
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UWCNM is hiring for multiple positions. Join the fight for community. |
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Help every family and every child in our community have a stronger, brighter future. |
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