Taos County American Rescue Plan Act Grantees Announced!

Taos County Announces American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Awards For immediate release:2/7/2023 For more information, contact:TCF Staffinfo@taoscf.org In partnership with Taos Community Foundation, Taos County has allocated $686,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to local nonprofit organizations. Through a formal application process that utilized a review committee of community members, the following organizations have received funding through this initiative: Las Cumbres Community Services – to recruit and retain clinicians with specialized expertise in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health MAS Comunidad – to hire a new full time Community Resource Coordinator to organized improved access of community services in the Penasco area, and to support the Penasco Theatre Collective that will provide increased youth activity and mentorship opportunities. NM Immigrant Law Center – to increase staffing dedicated to enhanced outreach to immigrant families. De la Tierra a la Cosecha – a partnership of Taos County Economic Development Corporation, Taos Land Trust, Taos Valley Acequia Association and Allianza Agricultura de Taos. Funding will support educational efforts across the county related to regenerative agriculture, soil health and water use efficiency. Talpa Community Center – operational support to the center and library which serves as a hub of the rural community of Talpa North Central Food Pantry – funding for direct food distribution in the Questa area Locology – funding to strengthen the Questa Farmers Market and to expand the Youth Internship Program related to regenerative agriculture in northern Taos County. NEST (Navigating Emergency Support Together) – a partnership of DreamTree Project, HEART of Taos, Taos Men’s Shelter and Youth Heartline. Taos NEST will provide crisis overnight shelter, along with a one-stop community resource center. Community Against Violence – to promote safe and stable housing for CAV clients by providing assistance for rent, utilities and other essential housing support costs. For more information, access www.taoscf.org or contact TCF Staff at info@taoscf.org. ### Taos Community Foundation115 La Posta Rd. Suite ATaos, NM 87571 www.taoscf.org575-737-9300info@taoscf.org 2023 February 7, 2023

2022 Annual Report

All Together NM Cash Assistance Fund

All Together NM Cash Assistance Fund All Together NM Opens Cash Assistance Fund for New Mexicans Impacted by recent wildfires and flooding The New Mexico Coalition of Community Foundations and the All Together NM Fund are excited to partner with UpTogether to provide one-time cash assistance to New Mexicans, with priority to those who have been adversely impacted by the Calf Canyon and Hermit’s Peak wildfires, the largest fires in New Mexico history. The New Mexico Cash Assistance Fund application opens on Monday, November 14, and closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Applications will be randomized for approval once the application window closes. Eligible households will each receive $1,000. The New Mexico Cash Assistance Fund will focus on the following counties for this program: San Miguel, Mora, Colfax, Lincoln, Sandoval, or Sierra. Applicants from San Miguel, Mora, or Colfax will be highly prioritized. To be eligible, applicants must reside in one of these counties in New Mexico. To apply for cash assistance, click here. As of June 2022, almost 900,000 acres had burned across the state, including 31 fires greater than 100 acres. Many New Mexican were displaced and grieved the loss of their homes and personal belongings all while trying to rebuild their lives. “This year was a difficult one for our neighbors, especially those in the north,” said Lisa O’Brien, Taos Community Foundation Director “Partnering with UpTogether to support New Mexicans was important for us to ensure residents are receiving money directly as they start to rebuild.” “Direct cash assistance supports communities with the relief they need and the flexibility to adapt in a crisis,” said Randy Royster, Albuquerque Community Foundation and New Mexico Community Trust President & CEO. “It also breaks down assistance barriers for New Mexicans who need help now.” UpTogether centers its work around the strengths and initiatives of people living in financially under-resourced communities and highlights the role social networks play in helping people accomplish their goals faster and achieve long-term socioeconomic mobility. “This program would have not been possible without the support of local residents, businesses and corporations who donated to the All Together NM Fund,” said Christopher Goett, Santa Fe Community Foundation President & CEO. “With their support, we will be able to give a total of $1,000,000 directly to New Mexico residents.” Questions about the direct cash assistance program? Visit alltogethernm.org or call 505-988-9715. About UpTogetherUpTogether is a community, a movement, and a platform to highlight, invest in and accelerate the initiatives people in historically undervalued communities are taking to improve their lives and move up, together. Learn more at uptogether.org About All Together NMThe All Together NM Fund was established in 2020 by the New Mexico Coalition of Community Foundations in conjunction with the Governor’s office to help New Mexico respond to and eventually recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund has been used to address immediate needs and offer long-term support for the recovery work that continues to lie ahead. The New Mexico Coalition of Community Foundations includes Albuquerque Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico, Los Alamos Community Foundation, New Mexico Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, and Taos Community Foundation. Donate and learn more at alltogethernm.org.

Taos Ski Valley Foundation Donates $50,000 to Wildfire Assistance

[fusion_builder_container type=”flex” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” overlay_color=”” video_preview_image=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” padding_right=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” center_content=”no” last=”true” min_height=”” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_sizes_top=”” border_sizes_bottom=”” border_sizes_left=”” border_sizes_right=”” first=”true”][fusion_text] Taos Ski Valley Foundation recently donated $50,000 to the Taos Community Foundation’s Emergency Action Fund to aid those impacted by recent wildfires. For immediate release: June 29, 2022 For more information, contact: TCF Staff info@taoscf.org Taos Ski Valley Foundation recently donated $50,000 to the Taos Community Foundation’s Emergency Action Fund to aid those impacted by wildfires. To date, the Taos Community Foundation has awarded nearly $200,000 in local grants this fire season in efforts to help those most in need. “The Taos Community Foundation is determined to stand with those impacted by wildfires and continues to deploy funds as needs are identified. We are so grateful to the Taos Ski Valley Foundation for their incredible, reliable generosity. We would not be able to be as responsive to our community’s needs without this support,” said Lisa O’Brien, Director of the Taos Community Foundation. “The Taos Ski Valley Foundation is proud to support our neighbors who are battling the impacts of wildfires through the Taos Community Foundation’s Emergency Action Fund,” said Louis Bacon, founder of The Taos Ski Valley Foundation. “We hope that our donation will inspire others to support these heroic efforts.” Taos Ski Valley and Taos Ski Valley Foundation are longtime partners of the Taos Community Foundation which supports the greatest community needs in Taos County through grants to local nonprofits. About The Taos Ski Valley Foundation: The Taos Ski Valley Foundation is an affiliate foundation of The Moore Charitable Foundation, a private family foundation founded in 1992 by lifelong conservationist Louis Bacon. TSVF supports conservation nonprofits that focus on protecting threatened landscapes, habitats, wildlife, and waterways. The Taos Ski Valley Foundation also supports educational and community programs in the Taos area. For more information, access www.taoscf.org or contact TCF Staff at info@taoscf.org. ### Taos Community Foundation 115 La Posta Rd. Suite A Taos, NM 87571 www.taoscf.org 575-737-9300 info@taoscf.org 2022 July 6, 2022 [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

A Thank You To Our Community!

Reimagining Housing Solutions for Taos County

Taos Education Collaborative – CivicLab Partnership

Congratulations Taos School Zone!

Taos School Zone In 2015, Taos School Zone, a collective-impact initiative that is a special project of Taos Community Foundation, began meeting with and surveying teachers, nonprofit organizations, school administrators, and community members to begin to understand their perspectives on the challenges to education in Taos County. We were asked by those groups to create a collective-impact report. This report contains observations gleaned from these interactions and sets forth ideas for a different model, one that might make it easier to put students and teachers at the forefront. Read the Taos School Zone Collective Impact Report here. This document represents the culmination of the extensive work done by TSZ in the six years since it’s founding. It is a document that asks, “What If?” we worked together as a community to remove some of the roadblocks our children face in achieving an excellent and equitable education. We, and our sponsor Taos Community Foundation, look forward to the community discussions that will be generated as a result of this work, and to seeing them move forward in the coming years. At this time, having accomplished so much as a TCF special project, Taos School Zone will step back from its active role in the community. We very much appreciate the work of the TSZ Advisory Council members (past and present) as well as the members of our support teams, and are especially grateful for the support and encouragement we’ve received from the entire Taos County community over the past five years. In addition to publishing the Taos County Education Snapshot, Taos School Zone’s accomplishments include: Kickstarting the community school movement in Taos County, resulting in more than $1 million of funding for Taos County schools and providing essential support services for students and their families; Developing the interactive an website, which gathers in one place for educators and parents valuable information about nonprofits who serve schoolkids; Providing significant support for teachers, including funding board certification and professional development, and conducting social and emotional wellness surveys of teachers and staff; Creating a series of mindfulness videos for use by teachers and staff during the COVID pandemic; Regularly convening nonprofits, resulting in countless collaborations that help them work more effectively. We hope and believe that publishing the Taos County Education Snapshot will help every member of our community understand the critical need for community involvement in our education system, and will inspire new leadership to step forward and take action on the areas outlined in the report. Sincerely, Taos School Zone Advisory Council Taos School Zonewww.schoolzonetaos.org Taos School Zone was a collective impact project, a special project of Taos Community Foundation, PO Box 1925, Taos NM 87571.

Homelessness Initiative Update

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TCF welcomes The Friends of Taos Public Library as an Agency Fund!

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