Thornburg Foundation Announces $240,000 in Grants to New Mexico Non-Profits Responding to Coronavirus

“This unprecedented crisis has put local shelters, food depots, medical centers, and social service organizations on the front lines of the coronavirus fight,” said Thornburg Foundation Executive Director Allan Oliver. “These organizations urgently need vital funding and support to meet the immediate needs of fellow New Mexicans, especially children, seniors, and vulnerable populations.”

“We are grateful for the creation of the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s relief fund. Together, we will continue to work on additional ways to make a difference and know that as a community, we will get through this challenging time,” Mr. Oliver continued.

The Santa Fe Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund supports the many nonprofit organizations in Santa Fe that ensure children and seniors receive daily meals no longer provided in schools or senior centers, as well as funding for emergency health services, childcare, rent, and utilities.

“The Santa Fe Community Foundation’s launch of the COVID-19 Response Fund is quickly turning donations into action,” said William (Bill) Smith, President and CEO of Santa Fe Community Foundation. “Coordinating our funding responses in partnership with Thornburg Foundation means we can efficiently direct more funds to the non-profits that need help today.”

The following organizations received grants:

• Food Depot, Santa Fe ($20,000)
• Interfaith Community Shelter, Santa Fe ($30,000)
• La Familia Medical Center, Santa Fe ($20,000)
• Kitchen Angels, Santa Fe ($20,000)
• Communities in Schools, Santa Fe ($20,000)
• Esperanza Shelter, Santa Fe ($20,000)
• St. Elizabeth’s Shelter, Santa Fe ($20,000)
• Youth Shelter, Santa Fe ($20,000)
• Adelante program, Santa Fe ($10,000)
• Family Independence Initiative, Albuquerque ($10,000)
• Roadrunner Food Bank, Albuquerque ($20,000)
• Heading Home, Albuquerque ($20,000)
• COVID-19 Response Fund, Santa Fe Community Foundation ($10,000)