RNWR: What you need to know about getting free tax prep

In this edition, Rodney spends some time with Jeffrey Ledbetter, our Tax Help Program Manager. https://youtu.be/xuFWBYYzJ7I Through Tax Help New Mexico, we prepare file both state and federal returns for families who earn less than $56,000 per year. There are many locations across the state and city, one of them is right in our building.

Local employers engaged in helping Belen students understand job expectations

More than 1,000 high school students from Belen and Infinity high schools and Canon Christian Academy in Belen participated in an All School Career Readiness Day. Students listened in on two Ted-style presentations — one from William Mallard of Fidelity Investments and the other from “Wanna Be” author Vanessa Sharp. Students had mock interveiws with employers who […]

Volunteers needed to participate in grant panels

About 100 volunteers are needed to participate in the UWCNM grant review panels. Grant review panel volunteers provide such an important function in our work – they ensure that donor gifts are invested wisely.“ says Melissa Fox, UWCNM grants manager. “Subject matter expertise is not required; we’re looking for volunteers who can be objective, committed […]

Notice of Annual Meeting to be held March 10

UWCNM’s Annual Meeting will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. This meeting, which is open to the public, is when new Board members are elected. Board members are recognized for their service. To RSVP, call 247-3671.

A FamilyWize prescription discount card save you money

United Way of Central New Mexico is joining other United Ways across the country in partnering with FamilyWize to offer a Prescription Discount Card. FamilyWize partners with nearly all pharmacies nationwide to negotiate prescription discounts, so you receive a lower price. FamilyWize understands you’re looking to reduce the cost of your prescription medications, and their goal is to help you […]

Employers set to provide Job Shadows for 925 area students

ALBUQUERQUE, NM, Feb. 3, 2019: About 925 students from five area school districts will visit 30 different work sites during Groundhog Job Shadow Week (GJSW) Feb. 3-7, 2020. Visits during the week provide students with opportunities to learn about the company they visit, understand education and job requirements, and practice interviewing. Students represent charter and […]

Tax prep help now available

Save your money for other things. Tax Help New Mexico, with volunteers, has begun preparing taxes for families that earn less than $57,000.  In 2020, we prepared 7,109 New Mexico resident taxes. Services are now ongoing. Visit taxhelpNM.org to book an appointment. What to bring: In order to have your taxes prepared at a Tax Help […]

Implementing Attendance for Success Act key topic at conference

Mission: Graduate, United Way of Central New Mexico’s education initiative, is hosting about 200 educators at the Every Day Matters Follow-up Attendance Conference, Feb. 4 from 7:45 a.m. to noon at the Albuquerque Public School Berna Facio Building located at 3315 Louisiana Blvd, NE. Seventy-five  school-based attendance teams from the central New Mexico region and […]

How Cornerstone Partners support our work on Right Now with Rodney

In this edition of Right Now with Rodney featuring Randy Woodcock, our VP and Chief Development Officer, you’ll learn about Corporate Cornerstone partners. Corporate Cornerstone Partners support all aspects of our work — from program grants, to supporting philanthropy, to promoting Mission: Graduate, to enabling the building of unique programs like, 2-1-1 information hotline, Tax Help New […]

RFP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion open until Jan. 31

United Way of Central New Mexico is looking to contract with an experienced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consultant. This consultant will help guide our DEI efforts in all aspects of our work. Our objective is to create a culture shift where UWCNM’s culture and community outreach is centered around equity and inclusion. The consultant […]

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