News & Updates

After 10 years of service, Ed Rivera will retire in March as President and CEO. Ed has guided the organization through major changes that have helped create a clear vision on how UWCNM can have the greatest impact on improving lives in central New Mexico. Read more in our January newsletter below...

Over the last year, Young Leaders Society and Mission: Graduate have partnered and held five college and career learning sessions for high school students. Read about that and all our December stories in the latest donor newsletter below. 

We are pleased to share our annual Holiday Giving Guide. The agencies listed in this guide have identified the best ways to support families who could use a little help to brighten their holidays this year. Family needs range from shoes and school supplies to healthy snacks and toys. As you...

The staff at United Way of Central New Mexico would like to thank the thousands of individuals who donate through a workplace giving campaign or online. These donors, and our many volunteers, truly exemplify how to live united.

With the help of our Marketing Committee volunteers and outside advertising executives, United Way of Central New Mexico launched a new brand campaign this fall. The campaign explains that to make a difference in our community, it is important to be unified, because together our donations can...

The Hispano Philanthropic Society gathered on in September to celebrate their grant recipients at Vara Winery. The grantees included New Mexico Jazz Workshop, Albuquerque Sign Language Academy and Black History Month Organizing Committee. The night was a beautiful celebration of all of the...

The United Way’s Mission: Graduate initiative is asking employers and their employees to help with a survey intended to provide information about needs and gaps in the local workforce. The surveys can be found online here and will be available through Oct. 19. Read the full article.

United Way of Central New Mexico (UWCNM) has awarded $3 million in program grants to 82 health and human service agenciesas part of its efforts to invest in stronger communities.Read the complete list in our July Newsletter below.

A recent Albuquerque Business First article encourages business leaders to be more engaged in moving our state forward via education. The article focuses on opportunities to improve education and recommends reaching out to our very own Executive Director of Mission: Graduate, Jessica Nojek. Read...