Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fund launched by UWCNM and ACF; PNM is first to support
United Way of Central New Mexico (UWCNM) and the Albuquerque Community Foundation (ACF) have joined to form the DEI United Fund to support, promote and advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices in the four counties each organization serves. Initial funding has been provided by PNM, UWCNM and ACF. The Fund will support activities that foster […]
RNWR: How our Mission: Families team supports families
https://youtu.be/JfyAwHjYJs0 Mission: Families works to connect people with the resources they need so that they can do more than survive, they can thrive. Listen in to this Right Now with Rodney interview to learn how they approach this work. You’ll get details on their strategies: Ready Children, Ready Families, Ready Services, and Ready Communities. Interested in becoming a […]
We join with others in our communities who are peacefully calling for a better path forward
The death of George Floyd and the subsequent calls for change are galvanizing communities; many are demanding an end to hatred and injustice, particularly to those of us of color. We join with others in our communities who are peacefully calling for a better path forward – a path defined by a clear call to […]
RNWR: The Tocqueville Society impact
https://youtu.be/MV0iTKKqTWw More than 350 community, business, and philanthropic leaders in our community are Tocqueville Society members. Their generous investment of $10,000 or more annuall to United Way of Central New Mexico ensures that those in our community will continue to find the help they need through UWCNM-funded programs. Learn more in this Right Now with Rodney interview […]
Mission: Families team filling in the gaps
Many people and organizations across our country and central New Mexico region have stepped up to meet the needs of the many impacted by Covid-19. Also aiding in that effort is a Mission: Families Emergency Action Group (EAG) that is seeking out and addressing needs of agencies and individuals that might not be otherwise met. […]
Morgridge Family Foundation contributes $77,000 to nine central New Mexico agencies
United Way of Central New Mexico (UWCNM) has assisted the Morgridge Family Foundation (MFF) with the distribution of $77,000 in grants its awarding for a group of nine nonprofits serving central New Mexico. In order to help even more local nonprofits, UWCNM will launch a fundraising effort to match the $77,000 for gifts to the Emergency Action Fund, a collaborative effort with the Albuquerque […]
RNWR: Why reducing chronic absenteeism is so important
https://youtu.be/Gnmb9IRcqHE Since 2017, Mission: Graduate has been working with community partners and schools in central New Mexico in creating and implementing effective school-based attendance teams. That’s one solution for improving attendance at schools. In this Right Now with Rodney interview, our CEO Rodney Prunty talks with Teri Wimborne, Mission: Graduate’s director of Collective Impact about the importance of […]
RNWR: How our Mission: Graduate team is helping students determine their futures
https://youtu.be/KmMrNUBbZpcOur Mission: Graduate team is working to improve students’ understanding of and exposure to potential careers by creating a better system to connect students to high-quality career exploration opportunities. Our CEO Rodney Prunty sat down with Jessica Nojek to talk about how they’re accomplishing this work.
UWCNM announces new fund to feed families
Today, UWCNM, established the Feeding Families Fund: United We Eat to provide funds for agencies to feed families in their care. The agencies will then purchase food from local restaurants so that families and restaurants can both meet their challenges. About 1,326 meals will be provided to 314 adults and 104 children each week. The fund will […]
New tax advantages for donors
There is a new financial incentive for Americans to give generously to qualifying charities, including United Way of Central New Mexico. The final $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package (CARES ACT) provides additional tax benefits for charitable giving starting with the 2020 tax year. The measure increases the standard deduction for up to $300 ($600 for married couples filing jointly) in charitable donations in 2020 and beyond. Effectively you can deduct $300 of charitable gifts even if you […]
