Wellness Fund is sponsored by Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. The Wellness Fund Grant supports non-profit organizations in their efforts to improve maternal/child health and wellness outcomes in southern New Mexico.

## Greatest Need Impact Fund This fund supports a timely response to urgent and crucial needs in Southern New Mexico communities, allowing the Foundation to meet the changing needs of the community quickly and effectively. Donations to this fund will provide critical funding to address violent acts and property destruction, unforeseen environmental needs, global pandemics, natural disasters, and more.

## Greatest Needs Impact Fund - Dona Ana County The Greatest Needs Impact Fund held within the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico is currently directing efforts to Dona Ana County. This fund will provide financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people, animals, and places effected by the devastating floods in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

These efforts are made possible because of your support. This fund is in partnership with the Emergency Action Fund held within the Albuquerque Community Foundation. ## Greatest Needs Impact Fund for Lincoln & Otero The Greatest Needs Impact Fund held within the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico is currently directing efforts to Lincoln and Otero.

This fund will provide financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people, animals,and places effected by the devastating fires and floods in Southern New Mexico. These efforts are made possible because of your support. This fund is in partnership with the Emergency Action Fund held within the Albuquerque Community Foundation.

Our efforts continue to be focused on working directly with individuals, families, and businesses that have been affected. We continue to support the many individuals, families, and businesses referred to us from the Community Foundation of Lincoln County.

Our team is in contact with those affected directly and with local agencies, organizations, and nonprofits in Lincoln and Otero, including New Mexico Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, Office of Emergency Management, Disaster Recovery Center, Emergency Operations Centers in Ruidoso and Mescalero, the Mescalero Apache Tribe, Ruidoso Mainstreet Association, Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce, Village of Ruidoso Fire Department, and others.

Our hearts are with Lincoln and Otero. ## Greatest Needs Impact Fund - Grant County Our efforts continue to be focused on working directly with individuals, families, and businesses that have been affected. We continue to support the many individuals, families, and businesses in partnership with the Gila Community Foundation.

Our team is in contact with those affected directly and with local agencies, organizations, and nonprofits in Grant County, including New Mexico Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, Office of Emergency Management, Disaster Recovery Center, Emergency Operations Centers in Grant county, and others.

## Greatest Needs Impact Fund - Otero County Our efforts continue to be focused on working directly with individuals, families, and businesses that have been affected. We continue to support the many individuals, families, and businesses in partnership with the Mescalero Apache Tribal Administration and the Mescalero Apache Tribal Office of Emergency Management.

Our team is in contact with those affected directly and with local agencies, organizations, and nonprofits in Otero County, including New Mexico Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, Office of Emergency Management, Disaster Recovery Center, Emergency Operations Centers in Otero County, and others.

## Karl Ngoye Community Impact Non Endowed Fund **About the Fund**: The Karl Ngoye Community Impact Fund held within the CFSNM Mexico supports community initiatives focused on organizations, services, and programming for children experiencing homelessness, Veterans, youth, health and wellness, and educational support for students pursuing their nursing degree.

Karl recognizes that making our community stronger and healthier is a lofty pursuit that cannot be achieved alone. You can help to make a difference and support these vital community initiatives by giving a gift to the Karl Ngoye Community Fund.

**About Karl**: Karl is a kind soul who radiates compassion and an unwavering commitment to helping others, a passion rooted deeply in his childhood by his parents, who were also community volunteers. He believes children living in poverty need a champion, someone who will see their potential, believe in their future, and sacrifice for their growth.

Karl has a long history of commitment and passion for helping others and positively impacting our community. Karl has made an immeasurable impact as a fierce supporter, a passionate advocate and community volunteer for organizations supporting youth development, those affected by homelessness, veterans, and more in various capacities.

Please consider a gift to the Karl Ngoye Community Impact Fund and help positively impact our community! For more information about the Karl Ngoye Community Impact Fund held within the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico, please contact the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico at 575-521-4794 or Karl Ngoye.

## Southern New Mexico First Responders Assistance Fund **Supporting Our Heroes** Your generous donations to the Southern New Mexico First Responders Assistance Fund held within the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico make a significant impact on the lives of our brave first responders and their families.

The fund supports first responders who serve within the Southern New Mexico region and provides crucial assistance in various situations, including: * Fallen First Responders: Offering financial aid to the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. * Injuries During Duty: Supporting first responders who are injured while serving our community. * Medical Emergencies: Assisting with unexpected medical expenses.

* Unexpected Deaths: Providing support during times of sudden loss. * Family Support Services: Offering programs and services to help families cope and thrive. * Supportive Programming: Creating initiatives to support the well-being of first responders' families.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to those who protect and serve our community. ## Greatest Needs Impact Fund- Roswell & Chaves County This fund will provide financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people, animals, and places affected by the devastation in Roswell and surrounding areas in Chaves County. These efforts are made possible because of your support.

The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico is working closely with the Office of Emergency Management, Chaves County Health Council, and non-profits in Chaves County to support all of those affected.

The Greatest Needs Impact Fund supports a timely response to urgent and crucial needs in Southern New Mexico communities, allowing the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico to meet the changing needs of the community quickly and effectively.

## Together Las Cruces Crisis Action Fund The Together for Las Cruces Crisis Action Fund serves as a vital resource, enabling our community to unite and offer immediate support during times of tragedy and devastation. Currently, this fund is actively dedicated to providing direct assistance to the families and victims profoundly impacted by the mass shooting that occurred on March 21, 2025.

Our hearts and deepest sympathies are with all those affected. ## Big Brothers Big Sisters of SNM This Agency Endowment shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Agency and its affiliated agencies (if any).

## Boys & Girls Club Fund The purpose of this agency endowment shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Boys and Girls Cluband its affiliated agencies (if any). ## The Bridge of SNM Fund The purpose of this agency endowment is to support the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the agency and its affiliated agencies (if any).

## Cancer Aid Resource & Education, Inc. (CARE) Agency Endowed Fund The agency endowment to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of CARE, Inc. and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## Casa de Peregrinos Fund The endowment to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Casa de Perigrinos and its affiliated agencies (if any).

## Colonias Development Council Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Colonias Development Council and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## Community Action Agency Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Community Action Agency and its affiliated agencies (if any).

The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Cruces Creatives and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## Dona Ana County Humane Society The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Dona Ana County Humane Society and its affiliated agencies (if any).

The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of El Caldito Soup Kitchen and its affiliated agencies (if any). The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of El Refugio, Inc and its affiliated agencies (if any).

## Flickinger Center for the Arts Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Flickinger Center and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## Foundation for Las Cruces Museums Fund This fund is set up support the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Foundation for Las Cruces Museums and its affiliated agencies.

The Healing House Endowment Fund is to support operational needs for the Healing House in Deming, NM. ## Hearts for Autism Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Hearts for Autism and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## Clarence H.

Fielder Memorial Scholarship The Clarence H. Fielder Memorial Scholarship will support African American students attending a community college, technical college, or university in the State of New Mexico. Fundraiser for the Historic Phillips Chapel and Clarence H.

Fielder Scholarship Fund is happening September 14, 2024 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at 638 N Tortillo St. in Las Cruces. Celebrate the oldest extant African American church in New Mexico and the life of historian and teacher, Clarence H.

Fielder and help to fund the continued restoration and the Fielder scholarship. ## Imagination Library of Grant County Loren and Barbara Nelson Endowment Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Imagination Library of Grant County and its affiliated agencies (if any).

The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of La Casa, Inc. and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## Jardin de los Ninos Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Jardin de los Ninos and its affiliated agencies (if any).

## Junior League of Las Cruces Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Junior League of Las Cruces and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## La Pinon Sexual Assault Recovery Fund This fund supports La Pinon. La Pinon provides comprehensive services related to sexual violence and child abuse to individuals, families and the community.

## Las Cruces Arts Association Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Las Cruces Arts Association and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission and its affiliated agencies (if any).

## Mesilla Valley CASA Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Mesilla Valley CASA and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## Mesilla Valley Community of Hope Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Mesilla Valley Community of Hope and its affiliated agencies (if any).

## Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## Roswell Humane Society Agency Endowment The Roswell Humane Society Agency Endowment was set up by an anonymous donor in December of 2020. The donor would like to support no-kill shelters in Chavez County, New Mexico.

## Mesilla Valley Hospice Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Mesilla Valley Hospice and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary Endowment The Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary Agency Endowment was set up by an anonymous donor. The donor would like to support and continue the work of no-kill shelters in Dona Ana County.

## New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Foundation Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and its affiliated agencies (if any).

## Salvation Army of Las Cruces Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Salvation Army of Las Cruces and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## St. Andrew's Hospitality House This fund will support operational needs and growth for the hospitality house annually.

Distributions from this Fund will be used to provide support for the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Hospitality House. ## SNAP Fund in Honor of Aaron Gara The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Spay and Neuter Action Program/SNAP and its affiliated agencies (if any).

## Women's Intercultural Center Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Women's Intercultural Center and its affiliated agencies (if any).

## Federal Probation and Pretrial Officer Benevolence Fund Consistent with the charitable purposes of the Foundation, distributions from the Fund will be used primarily to provide support for families and loved ones of Federal Probation and Pretrial Officers who have passed away.

This memorial fund is a way to honor Federal Probation and Pretrial Officers who have passed away and serves to offer assistance to their families who suffer a loss of their loved one. The FPPOA Benevolence Fund was organized with the sole purpose of helping the families of sworn officers of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services by providing financial relief in the event of an officer’s death.

Due to the unforeseen expenses resulting from the untimely loss of a law enforcement loved one, the FPPOA Benevolence Fund was designed to provide much needed financial assistance to support the family members during the shocking first days following the death of an officer.

## United Way of SNM Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of United Way of Southwest New Mexico and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## Zia Therapy Center, Inc. Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Zia Therapy Center and its affiliated agencies (if any).

## Las Cruces Optimist Clubs The scholarship will be awarded annually to one or more eligible applicants based on the appropriate earnings established by the Foundation each year. ## Las Cruces Palliative Care Coaltion The purpose of this fund will be used primarily for the charitable purposes of supporting educational activities associated with Palliative Care in southern New Mexico.

## Carol Ann Clark Dance Fund This fund will support dance activities throughout the US with a priority given to projects benefiting residents of New Mexico. Activities must reach under-served populations and aim to increase participation in dance activities for the benefit of the community.

## CFSNM Student Success Scholarship The Student Success Scholarship fund is aimed at supporting students who demonstrate commitment to bettering their community, exceptional academic drive, leadership potential, and financial need.

The Student Success Scholarship Fund will allow us to come together as a community to raise additional funds for an overarching scholarship that will grant further dollars to support student in realizing their academic dreams and reaching their full potential. ## NMSU Alamogordo Foundation This fund supports the NMSU Alamogordo Foundation Scholarships and any other needs that their Board deems appropriate.

## SNM Down Syndrome Families Scholarship To provide financial assistance via a scholarship to those persons with Down syndrome who want to pursue post-secondary studies/life skills training at approved educational institutions or organizations.

## Alexis Legarreta Memorial ENLACE Designated Scholarship Endowed Fund The Alexis Legarreta Memorial ENLACE Scholarship honors the memory of Lexi Legarreta and will support graduating Mayfield ENLACE seniors who plan to attend a technical/vocational school, a two-year community college or a four-year university. Preference will be given to those students with financial need.

## Residency Program Endowment Fund The Residency Program Endowment supports the family practice residency program at Memorial Medical Center. ## Anna-Marie Aldaz Scholarship The Scholarship assists the student(s) within the Dona Ana Community College in which English is not their native language. ## Dona Ana Wellness Institute The Dona Ana Wellness Institute Fund supports the work of the Dona Ana Health Council.

When you give a gift to your Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico, you are improving the well-being and quality of life for individuals and families across southern New Mexico, strengthening our communities now and for generations to come. ## HB Construction Southern New Mexico Community Fund To be used for annual grant process to focus on a variety of interests with a focus on greatest needs in Dona Ana County New Mexico.

Also to support grant programming supporting career and technical education (CTE) in the construction industry. ## 100% Mora Initiative- Anna Age Eight This fund is to support the 100% Mora Initiative. Funds will be used to support a countywide survey of all health measures for Mora County residents especially those connected with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) indicators.

## 100% Taos Initiative - Anna Age Eight This fund is to support the 100% Taos Initiative. Funds will be used to support a countywide survey of all health measures for Taos County residents especially those connected with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) indicators. ## Amador Health Clinic Fund Fund to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Amador Health Clinic formally known as the St.

Luke's Health Center and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## Animal Companions of Las Cruces Animal Companions provides resources for expanding and sustaining 24/7 emergency services in Las Cruces and southern New Mexico through the recruitment veterinarian professionals.

## Animal Welfare Impact Fund Animal Welfare Impact Fund helps ensure the animals in our communities have a loving home and humane care, opportunities for adoption, and the resources needed to strengthen the human-animal bond. This fund is to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of AppleTree Educational Center and its affiliated agencies (if any).

## Arts & Culture Impact Fund Southern New Mexico is an area rich in cultural history with a vibrant arts community that enhances our lives. This fund supports the continued appreciation, education, promotion, and enjoyment of arts and humanities.

## Asombro Institute for Science Education Endowment Fund This fund is to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Asombro Institute of Science Education and its affiliated agencies (if any). ## Billy Salopek Memorial Fund This purpose of this fund is to support our agricultural community while also the importance of mental health.

Billy was a long standing figure that made each of us belly laugh so let us remember his smile and love for agricultural community, his family and friends. ## Billy Salopek Scholarship This purpose of this fund is to support our agricultural students working towards a higher education.

Billy was a long standing figure that made each of us belly laugh so let us remember his smile and love for agricultural community, his family and friends. ## Canaan Bower Legacy Foundation The Canaan Bower Legacy Fund is established in Memory of Canaan Bower. Canaan was a fantastic human being.

In March of 2020, Canaan was recognized on an international scale for interceding in an attempted kidnapping at a gas station in Las Cruces, NM. Because of his actions, the would-be kidnapper was apprehended and a pregnant mom and her three young children were saved. Canaan used the skills he gained through wrestling at Mayfield High School, where he was heavy-weight District Champion and a two time State qualifier.

Canaan was more than a one-time hero. He exemplified love and kindness every day of his life with everyone he ever met. Canaan was known for helping out friends, family and strangers any time they needed help.

He was a friend to all, and a protector for many. On March 9, 2022, Canaan lost his life in a motorcycle/car accident. Canaan will always be loved, never forgotten and forever missed.

For information on Canaan, Google: Canaan Bower or visit Facebook Group: Canaan Bower Legacy Page The Canaan Bower Legacy Fund will be used primarily to provide support for student wrestlers within Doña Ana County public high schools, support of wrestling programming at Mayfield High School, and support for the unhoused throughout Doña Ana County.

Funds will be granted to assist students in the public school system and grant making to organizations supporting unhoused residents in Doña Ana County. ## CaraLyn Banks Legacy Fund CaraLyn Banks, a long time supporter, emeritus board member, friend, colleague and most importantly mother and grandmother passed April 28th, 2024.

In her honor, and because of her unwavering commitment to the Las Cruces community and the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico a legacy fund has been set up to honor her long time dedication. CaraLyn could be found at her law offices, at KempSmith, even if she was not feeling well. She dedicated her life to her career, her family and this community.

Even when she was struggling she attended Community Foundation events, committee meetings and emeritus lunches where she stayed connected with so many. CaraLyn will be deeply missed by our team but most importantly her family - Jarod, Jennifer and their children, Megan and Grant. ## Carla J.

Urban Scholarship for the Trades The purpose of the scholarship is to grant 1 student only from Hot Springs HS in Truth or Consequences, NM who will be entering into a trade field of study at a vocational trades institution or a community college for a trade certificate. ## Celebrating Rose Garcia!

On the 50th year anniversary of Tierra Del Sol Housing Corporation (TDS), we celebrate the dedicated years of hard work from the Executive Director, Rose Garcia. Rose has served with TDS for most of the last 50 years. In that time, Tierra del Sol has expanded its mission to help working families and older residents.

Along with helping residents build their own homes, they also own 22 apartment complexes and have a home-repair program, so people can stay in their homes longer as they age. To celebrate and honor her continued dedication to serving individuals and families through the mission of Tierra De Sol, staff, board, and community are coming together to create the Celebrating Rose Garcia Endowed Fund.

This fund will support the work of Tierra Del Sol Housing Corporation in perpetuity, creating access to homes for people now and for generations to come! ## Children & Youth Impact Fund Our future depends on the continued development and support of our children and youth. This fund supports Southern New Mexico’s youth from birth to adulthood, providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.

Donations to this fund will provide general operating funding for early childhood education, high-quality daycare, literacy programs, youth feeding programs, school supplies, STEM programs, school gardens, and more. ## Cotter Second Chance Scholarship ## Dona Ana County Resilience Leaders Fund This fund is to support the Resilience Leaders Program in Las Cruces, NM.

Funds will be used to support a countywide survey of all health measures for Dona Ana County residents especially those connected with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) indicators. Aprendamos was the inaugural donor to the fund. This fund allows other donations and grant dollars.

## Education & Teacher Impact Fund Education is the gateway to opportunity. This fund promotes academic success and educational opportunities through programs and scholarships to support diverse and economically disadvantaged students in our community.

Donations to this fund will provide general operating funding for vocational training, tutoring and mentoring programs, support for single parents, literacy programs, day work programs, teacher grants, and more. ## Environmental Sustainability Impact Fund Environmental Sustainability Impact Fund helps preserve, protect, and restore our local environment while supporting greater awareness and education about our planet.

## Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Endowed Fund The Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Endowment will support the sustainability of FOMDP’s mission which is to enrich our community and diverse cultures through advocacy, conservation and restoration of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument as a premier example of America’s National Conservation Lands.

Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks is committed to the protection and restoration of the ecological, natural, cultural and historic resources of the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument and National Conservation Lands. FOMDP seeks to ensure the protection of the resources and responsible access regardless of wealth, privilege or social standing.

## Grajeda-Huckaby Low Barrier Housing Fund The Grajeda-Huckaby Low Barrier Housing Fund supports individuals in need of immediate housing assistance in a time of need associated with crisis intervention, substance abuse issues and rehabilitation mental health.

## Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce Education and Leadership Fund To provide valuable services for our investors, enhance and sustain the economy, promote the community and serve as the leading voice and public policy advocate for business in the greater Las Cruces region.

Funds will support educational and leadership programming which could be but not limited to Junior Leadership Las Cruces, Leadership Las Cruces, internship programming, student scholarship support and general educational support for local businesses.

## Gregware Social Justice Fund The Gregware Social Justice Fund will support the needs of Dona Ana County associated with foster care, social justice movements, immigration, and public schools closely related to helping students that may be unhoused, migrant farm working families, and those being assisted by the multiple family resource or community school’s programs.

HandinHand, a non-profit organization sponsored under Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. The mission of HandinHand is to build up the leadership skills of each teen involved and to aid the children of Doña Ana County by fundraising, volunteering, and advocating for programs and services to address neurodiversity, health issues, poverty, homelessness, early literacy, and more.

We seek to make a difference in the lives of the children we meet. ## Healthy Communities Impact Fund This fund promotes wellness in Southern New Mexico and helps increase access to basic needs, high-quality healthcare, end-of-life services, and support programs for vulnerable members of our community. This fund supports programs and organizations that address housing insecurity and homelessness in our community.

## Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access Impact Fund This fund support inclusion, diversity, equity and access to programming in Southern New Mexico while supporting nonprofit partners to strive and have equitable conversations within their organizations, board of directors and throughout the community.

## Jose Covarrubias Scholarship The scholarship will be awarded annually to 1 or more eligible applicants provided the total amount of scholarships awarded does not exceed the Fund’s distributable amount. As assets grow, the Foundation may elect to increase the grant amount or award additional scholarships.

To be eligible, applicants must meet these criteria: •Must be a graduating senior from Hot Springs High School •Must be a first generation student •Must be planning ## Juan Diego Guadiana Legacy Foundation Designated Non Endowed Fund Juan Diego Guadiana, 33, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was born and raised in Las Cruces and was a Science Teacher for Las Cruces High School.

While his illness ultimately kept him from his true dream of serving in the Military, he continued to serve others through his passion for fitness and wellness. Besides being a Physical Trainer, Juan also served as a High School Football Coach and conditioning Coach for NMSU. He lived his life to the fullest while remaining faithful to a very healthy and active lifestyle.

During his life, Juan went on to accomplish everything he put his mind to. With an inborn passion and talent for music, he dedicated several years as a musician for Mariachi Rayos Del Sol. Growing through his years, he never lost sight of what it meant to live in the present moment.

As he would often say "live for today because tomorrow is never promised". And that he did. Whether he was traveling with friends and family or enjoying the best foods he could get his hands on, Juan loved big no matter the occasion.

His courageous soul and eternal love for life will never be forgotten. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. The Juan Guadiana Legacy Foundation Fund will support community initiatives and Impact Funds with guidance from friends and family of Juan Diego Guadiana.

These include preferences for healthy communities’ projects that support health and wellness, increasing physical activity within community or schools; projects and initiatives that address greatest needs and elevate the lives individuals or families who may not qualify to receive other community supports and are actively seeking support services or who need a boost to reach professional or personal development goal (i.e. supplies for work, equipment for training, etc.); addressing emergency/ greatest needs.

Funds may also support the CFSNM Student Success Impact Fund and general scholarship support.

This includes preference for students from Las Cruces High School or Dona Ana County; students who are undergoing cancer treatment or have had to pause school previously to undergo cancer treatment; students who are interested in or who are pursuing kinesiology, physical therapy, or occupational therapy; students that have been a part of Junior ROTC or ROTC. ; students who share how they will positively impact communities.

## Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival The Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival was established to honor, educate, and foster community around Juneteenth, a newly recognized national holiday that stands as one of America's most enduring commemorations.