News & Updates

As 2017 nears to an end, we're excited about the beginning of a new direction for our community. We plan to focus our efforts toward family stability and student support in our four-county area. Read more about our efforts in our December Newsletter below.

This editorial first appeared in the Albuquerque Journal on December 5, 2017. The path toward a life of crime often starts with youngsters whose families are being torn apart by addiction, violence and parental incarceration, according to District Attorney Raúl Torrez. So he’s working with United...

On November 26, the Albuquerque Journal published the following article on our family stability initiative: District Attorney Raúl Torrez cited the recent case of a man who strangled his wife with their four young children in the home to illustrate the need for a concerted community effort to...

We are pleased to share our annual Holiday Giving Guide. We are so fortunate to hear from many in the community each year who would like to share with our neighbors. The agencies listed in this guide have identified the best ways to support families who could use a little help to brighten their...

Thank you to all of the companies conducting UWCNM workplace campaigns and a very special thank you to the companies running a campaign for the first time! November has been busy at United Way of Central New Mexico, read more in our newsletter below.

You are invited to the Hispano Philanthropic Society's fundraiser. Come mingle with Hispanic leaders and community volunteers who have invested in improving the lives of our community's middle school students.   Honored Guests: Frederico Vigil, Artist & David Ruiz, Executive Chef of the...

Thousands of people are helped each year at the Family Advocacy Center (FAC). This year, the FAC and United Way will celebrate 10 years of service of this important community asset, which provides a single location for multiple services for victims of interpersonal violence. A press conference will...

United Way Harvey Recovery Fund United Way has created the United Way Harvey Recovery Fund to support local communities in Texas, Louisiana other areas affected by Hurricane Harvey. Learn More United Way Irma/Maria Recovery Fund United Way has created the United Way Irma / Maria Recovery Fund to...

The Community Fund Grants team is gearing up for the 2018-19 funding cycle. Information for applicants will be available in mid-October. For more information read our newsletter below.

NMCAN's Back on Track project reengages young people who are disconnected from education and provides academic and nonacademic support in order to help these kids thrive. Learn more in our August newsletter below.