Getting Creative to Nourish Growth
We are ecstatic to be recognized as an honoree for Albuquerque Business First's Philanthropy Awards.

We were named a "Nonprofit of the Year" alongside five other nonprofits in a virtual event earlier this month.

Read more about this award and how we've maintained our commitment to families impacted by homelessness through such a turbulent year in Albuquerque Business First's weekly edition.
March is National Nutrition Month!

Food insecurity is synonymous with homelessness, but addressing hunger is so much more than just filling a belly. Learning about and accessing healthy foods has huge implications for the stability of a person’s transition from homelessness.

From the long-term health implications of a good diet to the empowerment parents feel providing for their kids, nutrition touches every aspect of our lives.

We have some cool new projects planned to deepen our commitment to healthy living. Check them out in our latest blog!
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Tis the season to garden! Our gardening class is a perennial favorite of our families (pun intended), but gardening took on new importance for us this year. When the quarantine went into effect, our families put new energy into their gardens. Thanks to our friends at Food is Free Albuquerque, families could even grow in planters at their doorsteps.

The effect has been even greater than we imagined.

  • The shared gardens became a way to connect with friends, even from a distance.

  • The food became an anticipated treat.
"We are more likely to eat a slice tomato instead of picking up a bag of chips. I use one fresh herb in most of the meals I make now."- Saranam parent

  • It provided much needed outdoor reprieve for the children.

  • It even provided inspiration for how to build friendships in a new community.

“Wherever I move to [after Saranam], I want to introduce myself to people and put myself out there... I plan to do things outside so people can get involved. Gardening was perfect- everyone started just naturally talking to each other.” C, Saranam mother

From our shoots to our roots, THANK YOU to all of our gardening partners that made this joy happen.



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