2021 UWCNM Awarded Grantees
United Way of Central New Mexico (UWCNM) has awarded $3.3 million in grants to 80 health and human service agencies as a result of its annual Community Investment process to foster stronger communities. The grants include $1 million of additional funding, from a gift by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, to further nonprofits’ ability to provide for basic […]
Living United In Central New Mexico
Building strong community where everyone in New Mexico can live the life they deserve. United Way of Central New Mexico (UWCNM) is launching our Live United initiative on June 1st, focusing on rebuilding our community into a stronger, more equitable place post the COVID-19 pandemic. While UWCNM has always been focused on helping the most […]
UWCNM is investing in efforts that will make a lasting impact in our communities.
See how we are planning to distribute the MacKenzie Scott $10M gift. United Way of Central New Mexico (UWCNM) will be committing the $10 million gift received from MacKenzie Scott, author and philanthropist, to both accelerate and initiate impact efforts that improve outcomes for families across central New Mexico. The majority of the funds, more than […]
UWCNM receives $10 million from MacKenzie Scott
$10 million donation from MacKenzie Scott will support vital work United Way of Central New Mexico today announced that MacKenzie Scott has donated $10 million to support the organization’s community-based work in health, financial stability and education. Scott announced the gift on Medium. Scott’s donation comes at a critical time for United Way of Central New […]
A report on Community Conversations on race, equity, and inclusion
Community Conversations was conducted as part of DEI UNITED, a partnership between the Albuquerque Community Foundation and United Way of Central New Mexico, are intended to help inform how philanthropy can best contribute to race equity and social justice solutions. They provide a place where people in the community can come together to talk about their aspirations, concerns, […]
Un-Event Fridays happening in February
Living through a pandemic has changed the way our normal lives look, from grocery shopping to working from home, and everything in between. We’re excited to announce Un-Event Fridays – a new way to attend events safely – fun activities that take families out of the Friday night routine. It’s a celebration of our work. We want to connect […]
UWCNM Holiday Giving Guide
You can make a difference this holiday season by sharing your time, materials, and financial resources. Over the years we’ve compiled lists of area agencies and organizations that could use your support. This 2021 season, consider following our social channels to learn about the agencies in need of help this year. For a full 2021 […]
A conversation with Sonya and Art
Sonya Priestly is a long-time New Mexican whose work supported the medical field. Art Gardenswartz is a native New Mexican who experienced great success in the sports equipment retail industry. They’re both curious by nature, share a love of the outdoors, have a close blended family, and a second career in real estate. They also […]
CEO recognized as leader by two different organizations
Rodney Prunty, UWCNM’s president and CEO recently received two recognitions. The first was being named as a Business First 2020 Diverse Business Leader honoree. These awards recognize leaders who are promoting authentic diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The program awards leading organizations and executives who are going above and beyond to bolster equality across all areas […]
United Way receives $1 million cash donation
BY PILAR MARTINEZ / JOURNAL STAFF WRITERMonday, October 12th, 2020 at 12:02amUnited Way receives $1 million cash donation ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — United Way of Central New Mexico recently received a gift of $1 million to help fund the organization’s immediate needs, according to a news release announcing the donation. Donors Art Gardenswartz and Sonya Priestly made the […]
