The best way to fill your heart with warmth is to share with those less fortunate. Choose a charity that truly speaks to your heart. Donating money, food, clothing and time to great causes are amazing contributions that make a positive impact in our community. Places like non-profit organizations, food banks, and animal shelters are always looking for volunteers and donations to help them serve those in need. Another way to make an impact is by participating in fundraisers and local charity events.
Help People Experiencing Homelessness:
Food banks always need extra help, especially during the holidays. Volunteer or donate to the Roadrunner Foodbank, the Rio Grande Food Project, the Refresh Program from Three Sisters Kitchen, or The Storehouse. Food banks collect, store and distribute food and are frontline efforts that help fight food insecurity.
Help Families and children:
Aid a family or a child in need through the following local organizations: New Day Youth and Family Service, Barrett Foundation, Hope Works, and Joy Junction. These organizations help families by providing shelter, food and other important resources and tools for improving families' lives.
Help our Four-legged friends:
Furry four-legged friends are always in need of good homes and a better life. If you are an animal lover organizations like Misfits of Oz Farm Sanctuary, the Animal Humane Society, Paws and Stripes, Watermelon Mountain Ranch and the Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center are the perfect places to help.
Support Special Needs:
Nonprofit groups like Mandy’s Farm, The Arc of New Mexico, LifeRoots and the New Mexico Autism Society help individuals with special needs gain life skills, protect their human rights and support inclusion in the community. Volunteer or donate and spread happiness for all.
By giving your time and resources, you help strengthen your neighborhood and leave a lasting impact on the community.