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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
