In the vibrant heart of Barelas, El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos stands as a beacon for worker justice. With over 5,500 members primarily composed of low-wage Latinx immigrant workers, El CENTRO is dedicated to transforming the landscape of economic and workforce development through leadership development, policy advocacy, voter engagement and strategic communications, all aimed at fostering a more inclusive …
In her inaugural year as the director of Downtown ABQ MainStreet and Arts & Culture District, Danielle Schlobohm reflects on 2023 with a sense of pride and optimism, calling it a year of ideas and growth. “New Mexico has the most main streets of any state,” Schlobohm notes with pride. Schlobohm’s journey with Downtown ABQ MainStreet began in 2019 at …
Animal Protection New Mexico (APNM) is dedicated to advancing the cause of animal protection and welfare by creating social change resulting in the humane treatment of all animals. APNM establishes policies, infrastructure and services that not only safeguard animals but also strengthen our communities. By designing and implementing humane and pragmatic solutions, APNM addresses some of the most challenging issues …
The Foundation invested in two projects with Homewise, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that helps New Mexicans achieve financial stability. The Foundation’s Impact Investment portfolio is aligned with our broader vision and focuses on the Greater Albuquerque Metropolitan Area. However, investments elsewhere in the state are permitted. To date the portfolio has invested $4.2 million in the local economy …
After a two-year pause, the Foundation hosted its Annual Appreciation Celebration in October at the National Hispanic Culture Center (NHCC). More than 125 community members, former and current Foundation Trustees, donors, Future Fund and Social Giving Club members and staff enjoyed the fun-filled evening. Attendees connected and reconnected with each other at the event, which centered around gratitude and appreciation …
The Concours du Soleil gala and public car show drove off into the sunset for the last time in September as its organizers, the Cinco Amigos decided to move on to other endeavors. The annual Rally du Soleil will continue, as will the endowment the group established at Albuquerque Community Foundation. The Roehl Estate in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque hosted …
Bi-annual Trolley Tours give us the opportunity to showcase the organizations and awards the Foundation funds each year as well as show our gratitude to our generous donors. Since 2015, the Foundation has invited hundreds of donors on these tours around the community visiting more than 70 grant recipients for a firsthand look at how their giving makes an impact. …
The annual New Mexico Estate Planning Conference is a one-day seminar for attorneys, bankers, investment advisors, estate planning and tax practitioners, and financial planners to hear multiple perspectives from tax and trust professionals, attorneys and financial planners on federal rules and regulation changes and updates on the national and local philanthropic landscape. In 2022, it took place at Nusenda Credit …
The Foundation’s Lunch and Learn series provides informal education about aspects of philanthropy, followed by a discussion and lunch. In 2022, our theme was “Lessons in Impact.” The Foundation invited experts in the nonprofit sector to share their experiences four times throughout the year. In March, Amanda Aragon, Executive Director of NewMexicoKidsCAN, discussed education-focused philanthropy. NewMexicoKidsCAN advocates for community-informed, student-centered …
In 2022, the Foundation’s Speaker Series focused on notable New Mexicans in philanthropy. Two events featured individuals whose personal philosophies of giving back to their communities and support of the philanthropic sector provide worthy examples for others. Chet and Diana Stewart The Albuquerque Museum hosted Chet and Diana Stewart in May. Chet Stewart was the owner and director of French …
