Promote literacy for all Grant County preschool children by delivering books to their homes monthly and support the expansion of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library throughout the state of New Mexico.
Since our beginning in 2010 we have delivered 136,621 books to 80% of babies, toddlers and preschoolers in Grant County. Since 2015, we have grown the number of affiliates in the state to 41. All 33 counties now have at least one affiliate, and today 17,739 children are enrolled and receive a free book in the mail every month.
To introduce remembrance photography to parents suffering the loss of a baby with a free gift of professional portraiture.
Founded in 2005 after the death of Co-founder Cheryl Haggard's son Maddux, NILMDTS was created to offer the healing experience of an intimate portrait session and to gift families with heirloom images that will last for generations. NILMDTS has gifted more than 40,000 complementary portrait sessions since 2005. With approximately 1,500 active photographers, NILMDTS reaches every state in the United States and in countries worldwide.
Bridges' mission is to expand college access and improve college retention for people of all ages, with an emphasis on students among the first generation in their family to seek higher education. Over twenty years, we've counseled 2,700+ clients.
Bridges was founded in 1997 to raise the low number of college graduates in Taos Co. A lower tax base means our schools have less staff, and guidance counselors in charge of credit remediation, testing and ensuring graduation report a student to counselor ratio of 400:1. Parents whose transition to adulthood did not include college can find it difficult to guide their children in this unfamiliar process. Without support, each generation becomes more marginalized by fewer options and prospects.
Explora is an innovative experiential learning center with a mission of creating opportunities for inspirational discovery and the joy of lifelong learning through interactive experiences in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Incorporated as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) in 1985, Explora Science Center later merged with the Albuquerque Children's Museum in 1995. Explora opened our current museum on Mountain Road to the public in 2003. Over the past 15 years, our organization has grown in capacity to add three regional hubs in Taos, Gallup, and Las Cruces. From these hubs, Explora currently provides standards-based STEAM educational programming in all 33 New Mexico counties, with a focus on underserved, rural communities.
ICS provides shelter, food and clothing to men, women and children experiencing homelessness in the City of Santa Fe, and promotes self-reliance by providing a point of entry to the other services necessary to make the transition to stable housing.
The Interfaith Community Shelter came into existence after the brutal winter of 2006-2007, when 24 people experiencing homelessness died from hypothermia on the streets of Santa Fe. ICS is largely a volunteer agency consisting of 38 faith and community groups and nearly 2,000 active volunteers. However, ICS is not a religious organization. There are three components to ICS's programming; the Seasonal Night Shelter, the Day Services Program, and the Women's Summer Safe Haven.
The Little Sisters of the Poor are an international congregation of Roman Catholic women religious founded in 1839 by Saint Jeanne Jugan. With a diverse network of collaborators, we serve the elderly poor in over 30 countries around the world.
We first came to the diocese of Gallup on December 11, 1983, the eve of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Concern for the many needy aged in the area had inspired Bishop Jerome J. Hastrich to ask the Congregation to consider opening a home for the aged in his diocese. That is when the work of caring for the aged poor began. The first elderly resident was welcomed in 1984. Our current home was built in 1989. Twelve independent living apartments were completed in 2000 for low income persons.
Wilderwood’s equine-assisted curriculum assists autistic adults strengthen self-perception and self-possibility; achieve employment goals; and embrace the innate connection between horses and autistics. Wilderwood also rescues unwanted horses.
Wilderwood's program is the first equine-assisted curriculum designed by autistics for autistics, with psychologists, educators, medical practitioners, and equine specialists to help autistic people succeed in life, job, and career. The curriculum is the equivalent of 9 credit hours at a community college with the associated rigor and assessment measures. The curriculum is overseen by New Mexico licensed practitioner Dr. Mark Evanko (D.O) and curriculum designer Dr. Rebecca Evanko (Ph.D).
Mission Statement: to provide free literacy instruction to adults who want to secure a better future for themselves, their children and their community by learning to read, write and speak English.
Ethos Literacy (formerly called Reading Works) began tutoring students in 2009. Since then we've tutored more than 1,500 people. We've expanded our program to serve teens who have dropped out of school. We received national recognition from the Library of Congress (Best Practices in Literacy Honoree) and the National Literacy Directory (Innovation Prize for our writing program).
East Gate Kids is committed to providing a developmentally appropriate and stimulating learning environment for a diverse population of children while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in the areas of childcare and education.
Established in 1995, East Gate is located in Northeast Albuquerque, an impoverished area with a substantial need for programs that assist low-income families and at-risk children. We strive to enable the most vulnerable people in our community to improve their lives and futures. At East Gate, we tend to the physical, emotional, personal, and academic growth of infants through 13-year-olds with balanced, values-based childcare and educational programs.
Our mission is to support and improve the lives of New Mexico’s cats and dogs through sheltering, adoptions, humane education and veterinary services. We envision a society in which every animal is treated with respect and compassion.
Founded in 1965, Animal Humane New Mexico is the state’s leading private 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization serving more than 8,000 homeless and at-risk dogs & cats each year. We never euthanize based on age or length of stay and since 2010, have re-homed 100% of healthy pets in our care. We support every companion animal at Animal Humane with outstanding veterinary, social and emotional care, and love.
Our mission is to advocate for children who’ve been abused or neglected by training and supporting CASA volunteers who speak up for them in the foster care system and ensure they thrive and can grow up in safe, nurturing and permanent homes.
Our organization was started in 1985 as Albuquerque CASA Inc. and originally acted as an advisory board to the Court-run CASA Program by providing fundraising, public awareness and volunteer support. In 2012 the Court decided to transition away from management of the CASA program and awarded the contract to run the CASA Program for Bernalillo County to our organization. In late 2014 we changed our name from Albuquerque CASA Inc. to New Mexico Kids Matter Inc.
"to serve as America’s resource for nuclear history and science. The Museum presents exhibits and quality educational programs that convey the diversity of individuals and events that shape the historical and technical context of the nuclear age.”
In 1969, the Sandia Atomic Museum opened on Kirtland Base in NM committed to display the history of the Atomic Age. In 1973, the name was changed to National Atomic Museum and by 1991, the Museum received a charter to serve as the nation’s repository & steward of nuclear-related historical items. On 9/11/01 the Museum closed due to heightened security at the base & reopened in Old Town. In 2009 the Museum reopened as The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History at its current location.
Inspire heART, Inc. aims to enhance the mental and physical well-being of individuals and communities and facilitates the discovery of one's value and purpose through engaging art therapy and creative expression.
In 2017, the local high school in Aztec, NM, became one of 1,300+ schools subjected to a fatal shooting, which took the lives of two students and their shooter—also an Aztec High student alumnus and school dropout. Christy Clugston and volunteers stepped in to help more than 800 students, staff, and community process their trauma and grief using art as a medium. Inspire heart was born from that experience and now provides experiential art therapy to students throughout San Juan County.
To provide food and clothing to those in need in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas.
Bienvenidos Outreach's main purpose has always been providing food and other basic necessities to those in need of assistance. Now in our 31st year of service to our community, we seek to provide the same level of service to all clients without having to diminish the size of the food boxes, sack lunches and special program bags that we provide to our clients.
Saranam's mission is to empower families to end their homelessness and poverty through housing, education and supportive communities. Our vision is to transform the lives of homeless families.
Saranam is a 501c 3 organization founded in 2004 through a bequest from long-time Albuquerque, New Mexico, resident Frances Thaxton Ash to establish an organization to support families experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque. Saranam is an innovative program that takes a two-generational approach to transform families out of homelessness and poverty and into self-sufficiency. Our program has a 77% success rate of families exiting the program into permanent, safe, stable living situations.
Founded in 1996, Keshet’s mission is “to inspire and unite community by fostering unlimited possibilities through dance, mentorship and a creative space for the arts.”
Founded in 1996, Keshet began as a way to provide access to the art of dance for those who were often denied access by offering free dance classes to at-risk youth from low-income families and to youth with physical disabilities.” Keshet’s goals are to actuate change responsive to social and community needs in the areas of juvenile justice, access to dance for individuals with disabilities, and support/resources for arts entrepreneurs.
Libros is dedicated to enhancing early childhood reading readiness in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. An affiliate of The Dolly Parton Foundation’s Imagination Library, dedicated to improving reading skills in underserved communities.
Since 2017, Libros has focused on supplying books to children most in need. We have concentrated our efforts to help children living in resource poor southern regions of the county and the International district. Our Board members are retired teachers, librarians, pediatricians and veterinarians dedicated to lifelong learning. Libros continues to seek out all sources of funding to impact early literacy for all children. Currently, 2,040 books are being mailed monthly, directly to the child.
Parkland Village is organized to help seniors and others stay in their homes as long as possible by providing appropriate services through volunteers. Our secondary purpose is to strengthen a sense of community in the neighborhoods we serve.
In 2017 we formed a steering committee, which evolved into the Board of Directors. We joined the Village to Village Network. In 2019 we attained 501(c)(3) status and received a $500 mini-grant from the Albuquerque City Council. Through a partnership with researchers at UNM, we just received a grant to fund a direct mailer and survey to every household in our service area. We have met with a number of City agencies to coordinate services and hope to begin providing services in early 2021.
Our mission is based on relief of the poor, distressed, and underprivileged. We provide services and funding to those in dire need situations. Continuing independent sustainability throughout the community remains our foundation.
Lemon Aide Project was founded on a mission to continue sustainability throughout the globe. Starting with California, we are a certified 501c3, created to help people become financially independent by introducing them with the necessary resources to thrive.
The mission of TenderLove Community Center (TLCC) is to help homeless, near homeless and low-income women achieve stable, self-supporting lives for themselves and their families. We seek to break cycles of poverty and homelessness.
Founded in 2011 as the inspiration of our CEO, who was once homeless and immigrant herself, recognizing that to break the cycles of poverty and homelessness, individuals needed more that just food, clothing and shelter: they needed a purpose, a plan, and a way to set a direction for themselves. After a move from Georgia to New Mexico and years of research, TLCC opened its doors in August 2013, to its first facility, focusing on training homeless and added Recovery / Transitional housing in 2016.
To bring to reality a sustainable birthing place that celebrates pregnancy and birth as a sacred rite of passage through midwifery care, along with promoting wellness, growth, and healing in our multicultural communities.
Breath of My Heart began with a community strategic planning group in 2011. Those at the table represented the communities in the region that have been most impacted by perinatal health disparities. The vision that arose from the subsequent 2 years of planning reimagines how birth and maternity can look in the valley and particularly for Native communities. BMH began programming in 2013 and received nonprofit status in 2015.
Storehouse New Mexico is a nonprofit community-based food pantry that provides free food to people in need regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.
In 1976, Titus and Charlotte Scholl, a local pastor and his wife, realized that too many people in Albuquerque were going hungry. They took it upon themselves to do something. They spoke to friends and family, gathered collections and began distributing food out of their car. Today the Storehouse operates in an 18,000 square foot warehouse where 50,000 individuals walk through our doors annually. In the spirit of the Scholl's, we continue to offer a hand up, not a hand out.
Paws and Stripes’ mission is to provide animal assisted therapy to military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), military sexual trauma (MST), and traumatic brain injury (TBI) using rescue dogs. We save lives, two at a time.
Founded in 2010, Paws and Stripes is the only program in the Albuquerque area offering free animal assisted therapy specifically to military veterans.
Make-A-Wish® New Mexico creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's medical journey.
Since our chapter’s founding in 1986 more than 2,200 wishes have been granted for children across New Mexico. Last year our chapter granted 106 wishes. This is significant because by demonstrating that a wish can come true, we encourage a child to envision a positive future and to remain an active partner in their medical treatment when courage and hope begin to fade. Wishes help kids look past their limitations, families overcome anxiety and entire communities experience joy.
To rescue homeless domestic rabbits and place them in permanent homes. To reduce the number of unwanted rabbits by implementing spay and neuter programs, educating adopters, and collaborating with other rescue organizations toward the common goal.
The Colorado House Rabbit Society was recognized as a 501(c) non-profit organization, and a chapter of the National House Rabbit Society, in October of 1998. With each subsequent year we have increased the number of rabbits taken in and placed in quality homes, added individuals to our 100% volunteer base, and expanded or improved upon our educational programs. We have grown from a home-based rescue to a facility dedicated to the housing and care of the rabbits we save.
To end the experience of homelessness for women and children in our community by providing shelter, housing and supportive services.
Barrett Foundation was founded in 1985 by Brother Mathias Barrett, a catholic monk who had a special calling to help those experiencing homelessness and spent his life in service. Since then, the Foundation has become a 501c3 non-profit and has grown to operate Barrett House emergency shelter for women and children; a respite program to provide a place for women experiencing homelessness to recuperate after being released from the hospital; and five supportive housing programs for individuals.
Promoting healthy living and long-term stability for New Mexicans in career and education
InspirEmpower New Mexico (IENM) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) with the vision to inspire and empower the lives of New Mexicans through education. We are a group dedicated women representing different cultures. We come from different backgrounds and share similar experiences and challenges.
Casa Q’s mission is to provide safe living options and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and allies who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
In 2012, a group of caring adults noted the lack of services for homeless teens and particularly LGBTQ+ teens. Because of the range of expertise they possessed, they researched and developed a plan for Casa Q. Casa Q has served more than 55 LGBTQ+ youth since opening our doors in of February 2015.
Parkland Village provides volunteer services to enable residents in our region to “age in place” in their homes, thus delaying or even eliminating the need to move into assisted living facilities or nursing homes.
Following the guidelines of the national Village to Village movement, a group of residents of the Parkland Hills neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM, began to organize in 2017 to form an organization to provide volunteer services to enable residents in our region to “age in place” We incorporated in 2019 as a New Mexico non-profit organization, attained 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, and registered with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office.
To challenge learners intellectually, socially, and spiritually through academic, creative, and manual work by embracing experiential education strategies and Montessori values that support diverse and sustainable communities.
Patricia Pantano and Greg Nussbaum realized their dream of starting a farm school in 2003. They founded Camino de Paz on a riverside plot of land in northern New Mexico and based their little institution on Montessori educational principles and sustainable farming strategies. Since then, Camino de Paz has grown to provide a robust food program, a holistic learning environment, and even a high school, operating from a small site near the railyard and farmer's market in Santa Fe -- 25 students i
Parkland Village is organized to help seniors and others stay in their homes as long as possible by providing appropriate services through volunteers.
Following the guidelines of the national Village to Village movement, a group of residents of the Parkland Hills neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM, began to organize in 2017 to form an organization to provide volunteer services to enable residents in our region to “age in place” We incorporated in 2019 as a New Mexico non-profit organization, attained 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, and registered with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office.
Moving to inspire Hope and renew Resilience in all individuals.
Since 1975, MHR has provided a wide range of quality mental health and substance use services in our clients’ community in Eastern New Mexico and currently focuses on providing these services in Curry, Roosevelt, Quay, DeBaca, and Harding county.
Discovering the joys of learning, play and community.
The Santa Fe Children's Museum was incorporated in 1985 as the first children's museum in the state of New Mexico. It is a nonprofit organization founded by four local educators who perceived a need for learning opportunities in the community that would be distinctly different from those provided in school or home settings.
FSNM exists to strengthen the lives and enhance the character of Santa Fe’s children through academic tutoring, life skills, and tennis. This combination of activities can change a child’s total trajectory from mediocrity to excellence.
FSNM is currently in its 17th year. Founders Richard and Eleanor Brenner believed that students in Santa Fe lacked belief in their own potential for greatness, and designed a program to inspire these students to dream big and then attain their goals. Combining a 4-to-1 student to instructor ratio in rigorous academic tutoring with a comprehensive life skills program developed by the USTA and PTR certified tennis instruction, FSNM has helped over 1,300 Santa Fe children flourish and succeed.
New Mexico Tech serves the state and beyond through education, research, and service, focused in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The New Mexico School of Mines (NMSM) proudly opened its doors on Sept. 5, 1893, with one building, two professors, and seven students. Courses offered included chemistry and metallurgy. Name changed in 1951, to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. In terms of academic growth, some new majors and areas of study were added in the 1990s and early 2000s. Today we are 4th best Hispanic serving institution in US according to US News & World Report.
To provide educational opportunities, and foster understanding and appreciation of the Lower Rio Grande Valley’s unique natural communities of flora and fauna.
Since 1984, the VNC has introduced thousands of students and families to the sciences, sustainability, and the wonder of nature. The VNC mission is to provide educational opportunities, and foster understanding and appreciation of the Lower Rio Grande Valley's unique natural communities of flora and fauna. We work in the best interest of local children, families, and native habitat. Our vision is that every child can enjoy a healthy lifestyle in a healthy natural environment.
Using groundbreaking discoveries and real-world applications to think outside of the box, push new boundaries and address grand challenges.
NSM is an anchor of UT Dallas; playing a role in UTD’s transformation. The University's roots originated in 1961 when Texas Instruments established the Graduate Research Center of the Southwest. In 1969, the small, privately funded institute was given to the state of Texas and became UT Dallas. In the past decade, the University has experienced extraordinary growth, from increasing student enrollment to the addition of 11.5 million square feet and $1.5 billion in new and renovated space.
TW trains young Palestinian and Israeli women to partner as leaders by transforming anger and prejudice to mutual respect, facilitating an understanding of the other, and inspiring action to promote equality, peace, and justice for all
Founded in 2003 out of the realization that it only takes one person to change history, this vision holds true today: we believe that when equipped with the tools, skills, and confidence to lead, the power of just one extraordinary woman can transform conflict with strength and compassion. Recognizing the need to make an impact in the local community, our programs have evolved to include young women from New Mexico through the NM Peace Ambassadors Program.
To do good in the word
We've been doing good in the world for a very long time now!
Our mission is “Community Science, Education, and Stewardship: Equitable and inclusive hands-on student research essential to the management of the Rio Grande ecosystem.”
The Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program (BEMP) is a unique organization dedicated to engaging students in researching and managing our natural resources. In 1996, BEMP was founded in Albuquerque, NM as a partnership with the University of New Mexico and The Bosque School to monitor the state of the bosque ecosystem. The bosque (Spanish for “woods” or “forest”) is a distinctive cottonwood forest that borders the Rio Grande throughout New Mexico. BEMP became independent in 2020.
Our mission is to inspire Christ-like change though outdoor adventure, authentic relationships, and biblical truth.
Our 2,400-acre campus located about 15 miles southeast of Santa Fe, was founded as the Glorieta Baptist Assembly in 1952. Glorieta Camps has room for more than 2,000 overnight guests. Built on a deep desire to expand the rich history of Glorieta, we’ve restored the campus and its buildings, and filled them with outdoor adventure activities and programs that are loaded with fun and tailored to inspire lives towards a deeper relationship with Christ.
Do good.
Been doing good.
To conduct beta testing of software to work out bugs and issues with the system.
Been active in the beta testing community testing software and their systems for 10+ years.
Flower Hill Institute’s goal is to support strong, stable Tribal Nations. Flower Hill Institute’s programs seek to cultivate the next generation of Native American leaders, scientists, cultural experts.
Flower Hill Institute (FHI), a 501(c)3, was established in 2016 in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico, as a native-owned, community-directed nonprofit. The organization's mission is to build strong, stable, and self-determined Tribal communities by promoting Environment, Food/Agriculture, and Economic Development, with an emphasis on youth. Flower Hill Institute provides sustainable local food systems, business development, cultural projects, and education to increase the health, vitality, and economy.
Trees, Water & People's mission is to improve people’s lives by helping communities protect, conserve and manage the natural resources upon which their long-term well-being depends.
Trees, Water & People (TWP) was co-founded in 1998 by Richard Fox and Stuart Conway, two foresters and friends who saw a huge need to address pervasive deforestation in Latin America. They quickly realized that without addressing the underlying causes of deforestation, they would never be able to stop it. TWP works across Central America and on US Tribal Lands building the capacity of marginalized communities to sustainably manage natural resources while improving their livelihood opportunities.
SFCT partners with our community to keep northern New Mexico's living lands and people flourishing together. We protect culturally and environmentally significant landscapes and ignite people's passion for nature.
SFCT works to preserve the land and cultural sites that tell the story of place, keep our air and water clean, protect wildlife habitat, defend scenic views and provide open space for recreation. To date SFCT has a total of 42,625 acres protected by conservation easements across 3 counties. SFCT’s trails program builds and maintains trails and sponsors hikes, field trips, bike rides and volunteer opportunities for our diverse communities to have a direct connection to nature.
ICAST's mission is to create economic, environmental, and social benefits in underserved communities in a manner that builds local capacity. Our impacts preserve affordable housing, lessen utility costs, create sustainable jobs, and reduce pollution.
ICAST was founded in 2002 as an initiative within the University of Colorado at Boulder's School of Engineering. Since this time, ICAST has managed a variety of federal, multi-state, statewide and utility-led energy efficiency and renewable energy (EERE) projects, including programs specifically designed for low-income (LI) communities.
To protect and restore the biological diversity, ecosystems, and natural resources in the Upper Rio Grande Basin by balancing ecological values and sustainable human needs.
The San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council (SLVEC) incorporated in 1998 by a group of citizens concerned about impacts to 3.1 million acres of public lands that are located in the Upper Rio Grande and surround the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado. We believe in the power of education, stewardship, community involvement and public advocacy. SLVEC has directed its organizational energies to meet a diverse range of environmental and related threats and challenges within modest budget parameters.
To provide education and promote the use of recycling, sustainable practices alternative energy and community resources for the betterment of the environment and public at large.
Founded in 2011 to create closed loop systems that turn waste into value, we collect used cooking oil from local restaurants, convert it into fuel and redistribute it. In 2014, we grew to include food waste collection, diverting over 5 million pounds of scraps, turning it into compost, and adding another step to our circular programming. Purchased in 2019, the former Community Farm gave us room to expand our outreach programs, reinvigorate the land with compost and grow food for the community.
Stray Hearts Animal Shelter is dedicated to temporary, compassionate and humane care and rehabilitation for lost and abandoned animals, upholding their rights for such, protecting animals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
We are committed to animal population control and public education to ensure long-term positive management of animal populations in our area. With a 96% no-kill rate, Stray Hearts is one of the leaders in in New Mexico which has an 81% save rate. 90% is the threshold for consideration as a “no kill” shelter. A significant portion of our population is shy/ under-socialized dogs and adolescent, under socialized dogsreturned due to bad behavior.
Many Mothers’ mission is to provide in-home services and wraparound care to achieve health equity and wellbeing for babies and their caregivers in Northern New Mexico.
Many Mothers is a local, grassroots organization that supports new parents in Northern New Mexico following the birth or adoption of a child. The late Anne McCormick created Many Mothers after observing many parents were bringing home new babies yet lacked either a support system or extended family nearby. Aiding thousands of parents and children since 1992, our five programs are tailored to meet needs of families, most of whom are marginalized and vulnerable.