Bridging the Gap: Preparing Youth for the Workforce
Bridging the Gap: Preparing Youth for the Workforce Our 3rd College and Career (CCR) Network meeting was held on August 29th, 2024, at United Way’s office. Our partners joined us in exploring innovative methods for integrating workforce culture into youth development. Key takeaways Entering the workforce can be a daunting experience for many young people. Often, […]
Housing Stability Reaching Low-Income Families, Single Parents and Veterans
Housing Stability reaching low-income families, single parents and veterans One of United Way of North Central New Mexico’s (UWNCNM) goals is to improve housing stability in North Central New Mexico. As part of this work, UWNCNM’s Rising Together initiative partners with the Siemer Institute, Cuidando Los Niños (CLN), and the Veterans Integration Center (VIC) to […]
Ball Field of Hope’s Youth Volunteers received a VIP Experience with UMPS Care and Isotopes
Uniting Dreams: Ball Field of Hope Youth Volunteers Embark on an Unforgettable VIP Journey with Global Umpires
The Youth and the Ball Field of Hope
The Youth and the Ball Field of Hope Rio Grande High School Ravens baseball team clearing a pathway for accessibility. Through the Ball Field of Hope project, the youth gained workforce skills that will help them in the future. On September 2022, the Rio Grande High School baseball and dance teams provided volunteer services and […]
Grand Opening of Ball Field of Hope
Grand Opening of Ball Field of Hope Kids enjoying a wiffle ball game. “A Safe Place to play ball”, that is what motivated the Ball Field of Hope. Early April of 2023 the Choose Your Own Future challenge officially inaugurated the Ball Field of Hope. The grand opening of this field brought closure to the first […]
UWNCNM Attendance Poster Contest Winners
Congratulations Attendance Poster Contest Winners Over 200 posters from students around New Mexico participated in the Attendance poster contest. Here are all the first prize winners. Elementary Level Attendance Poster — 1st Prize Winner (Grade 1) Elementary Level Attendance Poster — 1st Prize Winner (Grade 2) Elementary Level Attendance Poster — 1st Prize Winner (Grade […]
UWCNM Youth Interns Support Ball Field of Hope Fundraising Events
UWCNM Youth Interns Support Ball Field of Hope Fundraising Events Blog written by UWCNM Youth Intern Shelby Jones Youth Intern Morgan Johnston with Perico On October 23rd and October 29th, youth interns at United Way of Central New Mexico put together booths for Mission ABQ: Mission Training Center’s Harvest Festival to fundraise for the Ball […]
Youth Internship Program at UWCNM
Youth Internship Program at UWCNM We are excited to welcome twelve talented individuals as United Way interns in our Fall 2022 Youth Internship Program! These interns reside in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia counties and attend various high schools and colleges. This ten-week paid internship will provide each intern with training and experience in their […]
Play a Part in the Ball Field of Hope
Play a Part in the Ball Field of Hope Phase 1 of the Ball Field of Hope is complete (photo credit: Tara Armijo-Prewitt) October 11, 2022 marked the completion of phase one of the Ball Field of Hope restoration project! This phase included clearing the field of weeds, providing training experience for students in a […]
Young Boys Save Lives of Two Kittens
Young Boys Save Lives of Two Kittens Midnight and Twilight have new hope for a brighter future after being rescued by brothers Jayden Reed and Bruce Franks, two young residents of the Mission Training Center. “On Sunday after the Day of Caring, the boys were out playing by the trailer volunteers had loaded with rubbish […]