May 2025: Santa Fe County Bi-Monthly Newsletter
ALICE in New Mexico: Shining a Light on Working Families in Crisis
ALICE—an acronym for *Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed*—represents a growing population of hardworking individuals and families who earn just above the Federal Poverty Level, yet still don’t make enough to cover the basic cost of living. These households face impossible daily choices—between rent and food, childcare and healthcare, or keeping the lights on and getting to work.
Though they are vital to our communities—working in roles that keep our local economies running—ALICE families often live one emergency away from financial disaster.
United Way of North Central New Mexico, in partnership with other key funders, is committed to bringing ALICE data to New Mexico. Each year, we’ll receive detailed reports covering the financial realities of our state, cities, and neighborhoods. This data highlights the hidden struggles of ALICE households and helps shift the conversation about economic hardship, resources, and public policy.
This initiative aims to unite corporations, small businesses, policymakers, and nonprofits to create meaningful solutions and better support the essential workers and families who are the backbone of New Mexico.
For more information please contact Jeanette Brahl, Statewide ALICE Coordinator, jeanette.brahl@uwncnm.org
Mark your calendar! July 14th Music on the Plaza with Fabulous Thunderbirds
Join Us on the Plaza for a Night of Music, Community, and Impact!
United Way is proud to be the lead sponsor of this special concert on the Plaza—so come dance the night away *and* support an organization making a real difference in Santa Fe!
Stand with United Way for a Thriving Santa Fe
Please donate today to support United Way’s critical work in Santa Fe. Your gift helps expand essential programs and services—and you can even designate your donation to the local community or program that matters most to you.
The need is growing, and so is our commitment.
Stand with us. Give today.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 90th Anniversary Mosaic Celebration!
Your presence helped make the event a tremendous success. We’re grateful for the opportunity to celebrate our incredible partners and the meaningful impact we’re creating together. We look forward to seeing you again next year for another inspiring celebration!
