Siemer Family Housing Stabilization Program

Siemer Family Housing Stabilization Program at East Central Ministries Prevents Families from Becoming Unhoused Stable housing for families means more than a roof over your head. It means knowing you will be able to afford your home for years to come, keeping your children in their school, having steady employment, having opportunities to thrive and […]

Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 – HPS Highlights

UWCNM celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15. This time is intended to recognize the contributions and influences that Hispanic Americans have made to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. In 2022, the Hispano Philanthropic Society (HPS) celebrated local leaders, HPS Council Members, and HPS Members through United Way’s […]

Youth Internship Program at UWCNM

Youth Internship Program at UWCNM We are excited to welcome twelve talented individuals as United Way interns in our Fall 2022 Youth Internship Program! These interns reside in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia counties and attend various high schools and colleges. This ten-week paid internship will provide each intern with training and experience in their […]

Play a Part in the Ball Field of Hope

Play a Part in the Ball Field of Hope Phase 1 of the Ball Field of Hope is complete (photo credit: Tara Armijo-Prewitt) October 11, 2022 marked the completion of phase one of the Ball Field of Hope restoration project! This phase included clearing the field of weeds, providing training experience for students in a […]

Young Boys Save Lives of Two Kittens

Young Boys Save Lives of Two Kittens Midnight and Twilight have new hope for a brighter future after being rescued by brothers Jayden Reed and Bruce Franks, two young residents of the Mission Training Center. “On Sunday after the Day of Caring, the boys were out playing by the trailer volunteers had loaded with rubbish […]

100 Volunteers Transform the Ball Field

100 Volunteers Transform the Ball Field Community members circle up for instructions. (Photo credit: Tara Armijo-Prewitt) Volunteers register and prepare to begin work. (Photo credit: Tara Armijo-Prewitt) Kindness Ambassador, Michael Riordan, signs-in with his family and friends. (Photo credit: Tara Armijo-Prewitt) Saturday, September 17th 2022 was United Way of Central New Mexico’s third annual Day […]

ABQ BioPark Zoo Connection

ABQ BioPark Zoo Connection Zookeeper Ed cuts through an elm trunk. (Photo credit: Tara Armijo-Prewitt) An unexpected connection for the Ball Field of Hope when Mission Training Center’s Program Director, Patti Rivas, was driving down the road and stopped to ask a City employee what they were doing. That interaction resulted in a partnership with […]

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