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 […]
Payroll protection loans available for nonprofits and small businesses
Nonprofit organizations and small businesses with fewer than 500 employees can apply for support as part of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Recovery (CARES) Act. The forgivable loans are designed to help organizations keep their employees on the payroll between now and the end of June 2020. The Small Business Administration will administer the loans […]
Emergency Action Fund to Support Nonprofits Experiencing Financial Hardship due to COVID-19
United Way of Central New Mexico has joined with Albuquerque Community Foundation to create a joint Emergency Action Fund that will make grants to nonprofit organizations struggling with lost and non-recoverable revenue expenses due to COVID-19 so that they are better able to serve our neighbors who have been adversely affected. The Emergency Action Fund will […]
RNWR: How Women United has influenced women’s roles in philanthropy
https://youtu.be/mKXIxlhZ4y4 In recognition of Women’s History Month, this Right Now with Rodney interview highlights the accomplishments of our Women United (WU) donor group. You’ll learn about the evolution of WU’s work and the impact they’re making from Sandia National Laboratories retiree Melecita Archuleta and WU manager Chris Morrison
UWCNM recognized as Family Friendly Business
Life revolves around families and United Way of Central New Mexico knows that. For the second year in a row, UWCNM was named one of New Mexico’s 2020 Family Friendly Businesses in the Gold Category by Family Friendly New Mexico, a statewide initiative that recognizes companies that adopt policies that give NM businesses advantages in recruiting and retaining […]
Get counted — Census 2020
Every decade, our nation counts its population. April 1 is officially Census Day and by then, households will receive an invitation to participate. In addition to determining the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives, the count is used to distribute billions in federal funds to local communities. The census […]
211 because we all need a little help sometimes
211 Helps People in Need We all know 911, and some of us remember 411, but not all of us know 211, a special abbreviated number meant to provide information and referrals to health, human, and social service organizations across the U.S. and Canada. 211 service is available to about 95 percent of the U.S. population. Here in our central New Mexico region, our 211 staff connects those in need with health and […]
