El Rancho de las Golondrinas (LG) is the southwest’s premiere living history museum. Set on over 500 acres of pristine land in the La Cienega Valley south of Santa Fe, LG was a paraje – stopping place – along El Camino Real. People heading north from Mexico City or south from Santa Fe would make this their first or last stop on their route. Recently named to the National Register of Historic Places, the museum features 34 historic buildings, agricultural fields, an historic acequia (waterway), hundred year-old cottonwoods and a landscape unlike any other in New Mexico.

The mission of El Rancho de Las Golondrinas is to preserve the legacy of the land and the cultural traditions of New Mexico.

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Each year, from June through October, over 54,000 visitors – including 20,000 children under 18 – explore the landscape and learn from costumed interpreters stationed throughout the property. Guests are encouraged to get hands-on with history, trying their hand at hide tanning, wool carding, tortilla making and other lifeways from the area’s past. Our Festival Weekends give guests a more in-depth look into the growing season, starting with our Spring Festival in June. The weekend starts with a mass to bless the fields where heirloom crops including corn, squash, chile and more will grow throughout the season. Artisans and artists sell their wares and live dancers and musicians perform throughout the weekend, which also features live demonstrations of sheep shearing. Throughout the season, different activities will be highlighted, including grape growing/winemaking, foods native to New Mexico, hops growing/beer making, traditional dances and games, harvesting of the agricultural fields storytelling about New Mexico’s past.

How You Can Help

The best way to participate is to become a member of El Rancho de Las Golondrinas. Our members get free admission every day that we are open, and get to come to many or all of the festival weekends for free, depending on the level of membership. Go to https://golondrinas.org/membership/ to learn more. If you’re not quite ready for membership, we open for daily visits in early June and all of our festival weekend tickets go on sale on or around April. We hope to see you next year!  

Donations to Las Golondrinas help to support our educational and outreach programs that reach over 20,000 schoolchildren each year; care and feeding of our churro sheep, goats and burros; upkeep and preservation of our beautiful, pristine 500-acre campus and more.

To donate, visit https://golondrinas.org/support/.

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Kitchen Angels serves residents of Santa Fe and other Northern New Mexico communities who are homebound, experiencing a health crisis, lack the resources for regular meals, and are ineligible for other local meal services.

No one in our community who is homebound because of a chronic, surgery-related, or terminal medical condition should ever go without appropriate nutrition. Making sure those in need have enough to eat is simply the right thing to do.

Kitchen Angels prepares and delivers free, nutritious meals to Northern New Mexican who are homebound and facing life challenging illnesses and medical conditions.

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Ink 9, ShapeFor many years during the Holidays Kitchen Angels has provided Holiday Gift Bags to our 200+ home bound clients. We invite Corporate Groups and individuals to wrap gifts for the clients. Gifts include such items as lotion, soap, fuzzy slippers, Kleenex, coffee, tea, puzzle books, tea towels and quilted placemats. Often, this is the only Holiday gift our home bound clients may receive.

How You Can Help

We are a volunteer driven organization and always looking for volunteers. Not just through the Holidays, but year round. We need volunteers to prepare food in our commercial kitchen and the biggest need is delivery drivers. We ask volunteer drivers to deliver one route per week. That route consists of 5 – 10 clients per route, which take about 1 hour.

Our biggest expense is food and our services are free. Donations go to the purchase of food from local purveyors. We prepare fresh, nutritious medically mandated meals daily in our commercial kitchen. We deliver fresh meals Monday – Friday and frozen meals for the weekend. Our home bound client list is progressively increasing and the cost of food has risen 30% this year.

To donate, visit https://kitchenangels.org/donate/.

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The Museum of New Mexico Foundation is the private non-profit that supports the following state cultural institutions: 

• Museum of Indian Arts and Culture  
• Museum of International Folk Art 
• New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors 
• New Mexico Museum of Art and Vladem Contemporary 
• New Mexico Historic Sites 
• Office of Archaeological Studies 

The Museum of New Mexico Foundation supports the Museums of New Mexico system, in collaboration with the Museum of New Mexico Board of Regents and the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. The Foundation’s principal activities are fund development for exhibitions and education programs, retail and licensing programs, financial management, advocacy and special initiatives.

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Special initiatives over the years have consisted mainly of capital campaigns for museum expansion, from the Amy Rose Bloch wing added to the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in the late 1980s to the development of Milner Plaza on Museum Hill in the early 2000s, from the Shape the Future campaign to build out exhibitions at the New Mexico History Museum in the late 2000s to the recent Centennial Campaign for the New Mexico Museum of Art to expand into the Vladem Contemporary in Santa Fe’s Railyard Arts District.

How You Can Help

The best way to get involved is to become a member. Membership provides access and opportunities at the four state museums in Santa Fe and eight historic sites statewide. Become a Member – MNMF.

A donation to one of the four state museums in Santa Fe, eight historic sites or the archaeological studies is fully tax-deductible and 100% of the gift goes to support exhibitions, education programs and research.

To donate, visit museumfoundation.org.

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Assistance Dogs of the West’s compassionate training approach facilitates the deepest possible bond between humans and animals, and models best practices in social-relationship interactions. They place dogs with individuals and also in facilities specializing in the investigation and prosecution of crime, first responder services, peer support for doctors and nurses and other professionals at the front lines along with Crisis Response Canines who serve in mass violence incidents.

Assistance Dogs of the West (ADW) builds successful working partnerships between clients and dogs that empower people and open doors to new opportunities.

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Their mission unites individuals and teams in utilizing the power of the human-animal bond to create greater hope, resiliency and purposefulness across a far-reaching spectrums and services.

Over the years, they have had the privilege to witness the growth and stature that Assistance Dogs of the West has achieved through the dedication and creativity of each and every member of their staff.  When their clients—whether individuals or agencies — present new needs and challenges, their team commits to finding answers.  

How You Can Help

We have volunteer opportunities, partnerships, sponsorships and business partnerships. Run an informational donation table at community events; get your children involved and host a bake sale, educate your customers on where the monies are going and why; host an event, such as a cocktail party, at your home or business to introduce your family and friends to ADW; have your business sponsor a dog in their graduation year, the chosen canine will wear your company logo on their vest wherever they go in the community and make frequent stops to your business; open a conversation between ADW and your financial advisor. Develop allies in the financial community to promote ADW to their clients interested in making charitable contributions and estate bequests. 

A donation to ADW means the needs their programs serve will be met because of generous people like you. ADW dogs give of their enormous hearts in service to one life or many. Whether a monthly Canine Champion or a onetime donor – you will change lives.

To donate, visit https://www.assistancedogsofthewest.org/.

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New Mexico Wildlife Center (NMWC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the welfare of wildlife in New Mexico. Located in Española, NM, the Center is open to visitors six days per week and partners with schools and other outside organizations to provide off site programming. The wildlife veterinary and rehabilitation hospital sees over a thousand animals annually. NMWC has a small staff of eleven rehabilitation, wildlife education, and administrative professionals, and a committed Board of Directors.

NMWC’s mission is to protect New Mexico’s wildlife through rehabilitation, conservation, education, and public engagement.

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NMWC’s programs include a wildlife veterinary and rehabilitation hospital that provides medical care to injured and orphaned wildlife with the goal of returning as many as possible to the wild so they can be part of a sustainable environment. The conservation education program works with a collection of over twenty resident Ambassador Animals. Children and adults from surrounding communities continue to come to the Center to learn about wildlife. Some of the adults who visit came here as children, too, and their memories are strong.

How You Can Help

You can get involved by donating, volunteering, visiting, attending events, and serving on the Board of Directors.

NMWC depends upon private donations and grants to provide its programs and services. Contributions help provide high-quality, year-round, specialized care for the Ambassador Animals. The on-site wildlife hospital relies on donations to provide state-of-the-art medical care for all incoming wildlife patients. Gifts from donors also help NMWC to maintain the facilities, Ambassador Animal enclosures, and hospital pre-release enclosures. The staff and volunteers work hard to keep all animal enclosures safe, secure, and clean. Next year is NMWC’s 40th anniversary, and after 40 years, many components of the buildings require renovation or improvement. Caring for wildlife and providing opportunities for the public to learn and change how they interact with wildlife, to protect wildlife, requires funding. NMWC’s donors make their mission possible.

To donate, visit newmexicowildlifecenter.org.

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The Santa Fe Opera, founded in 1957, is celebrated globally for its breathtaking open-air theater which provides a stunning setting for bold, world-class opera productions. Throughout its history, The Santa Fe Opera has presented 45 American and 19 World Premieres. 2026 marks the company’s 69th Festival Season, presenting Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, Handel’s Rodelinda and the American Premiere of Tobias Picker’s Lili Elbe.

The Santa Fe Opera’s mission is to advance the operatic art form by presenting ensemble performances of the highest quality in a unique setting with a varied repertoire of new, rarely performed, and standard works; to ensure the excellence of opera’s future through Apprentice programs for singers, technicians and arts administrators; and to foster an understanding and appreciation of opera among a diverse public.

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The Santa Fe Opera has presented over 2,000 performances of 180 operas by 92 composers spanning five centuries of opera, and created a legacy of commitment to new works, serving more than 68,000 patrons every season. The Apprentice Program for Singers, also founded in 1957, the first of its kind in the United States, has trained over 1,500 singers, many of whom have gone on to international careers. The Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians has served over 4,100 technicians since 1965, providing training in Stage Operations, Properties, Audio/Video, Costumes, Production/Music Services, Wigs and Makeup, Electrics and Scenic Art. The Company serves 25,000+ children and adults annually through education programs that provide free or low-cost access to opera, including the Pueblo Opera Program, Youth Nights and Family Nights.

How You Can Help

Volunteers are a treasured resource for them and their commitment to the Company powers backstage tours and other events. There are many ways to volunteer during the summer or year-round. Contact Volunteer Liaison Marissa Aurora for more information: 505-946-2407, maurora@santafeopera.org.

By making a gift to the Annual Fund, you help the Santa Fe Opera stay true to its mission of presenting world-class opera, fostering new works, training young singers and technicians and developing future audiences. Consider maximizing your individual contribution through your employer’s Matching Gift Program.

To donate, visit https://www.santafeopera.org/donations/donate-now/.

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Santa Fe Playhouse is the oldest continuously operating theatre west of the Mississippi, fostering community through dynamic, inclusive productions that spark conversation and connection. Each season features new works, reimagined classics, and stories that reflect the diverse voices of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico. With a commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement, the Playhouse creates space for dialogue, empathy, and transformation on and off the stage.

Santa Fe Playhouse fosters community through dynamic, inclusive theatre that sparks conversation and connects artists with audiences. The Playhouse supports new works, diverse voices, reimagined classics, and multigenerational plays. Its mission includes innovative access to theatre, educational opportunities, radical inclusion, and embedding nationally recognized artists in the local community, while ensuring sustainability and fiscal responsibility.

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Recent seasons have deepened the Playhouse’s role as a cultural and civic hub. The 505 Alive! Summer Festival Series celebrated New Mexican voices through performances that amplified Native, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, and female perspectives. The sold-out production of Pueblo Revolt by Dillon Christopher Chitto exemplified the organization’s commitment to Indigenous storytelling and community-centered art-making. Through talkbacks, partnerships, and accessible ticketing programs, the Playhouse continues to connect artists and audiences in transformative ways.

How You Can Help

Community members can support the Playhouse by attending performances, volunteering, joining community events, or becoming donors. Every gift — large or small strengthens the shared vision of creating meaningful, inclusive theatre for all.

Donations sustain Santa Fe Playhouse’s ability to expand access, support artists, and provide equitable compensation. They help fund innovative programs, maintain accessible ticketing, and ensure the continuation of community-centered storytelling that unites and inspires.

To donate, visit https://santafeplayhouse.org/.

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St. Elizabeth Shelters operates two emergency shelters – Men’s & Casa Familia for women and families – and three longer-term supportive living programs for adults with disabilities, families with children and the recently homeless. Its goal is to move people from homelessness into housing with the newfound skills needed to maintain that housing and not become homeless again.

To assist homeless individuals and families by providing emergency shelter, food, case management, counseling, supportive housing and referrals to partnering human services agencies. St. Elizabeth Shelter’s ultimate goal is to end the cycle of homelessness.

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On any given night more than 200 people are housed at St. Elizabeth’s five programs and by year’s end the total will be more than 600. These individuals will receive more than 60,000 bed nights of shelter, 70,000 meals, 25,000 case-management units and, most importantly, nearly 50% will have moved into housing. Add to that the nearly 60,000 referrals for services and 65,000 distributions of needed items as food, clothing, supplies, mail, etc. to those still living on the streets.

How You Can Help

Given its limited budget, St. Elizabeth depends on volunteers in many capacities. They man the front desk at the Men’s Shelter during daytime hours interacting with the public, provide nightly meals at the Men’s and Casa Familia shelters, do maintenance work and assist in other ways. Besides volunteering, individuals can bring needed items to the shelter to be redistribution to those still living on the streets, such as clothing, blankets, food, personal hygiene supplies, etc.

Given its homeless clientele, St. Elizabeth cannot charge for its services and therefore depends on a mixture of philanthropic giving and governmental support to fulfill its mission. By far the largest share of charitable donations – 65% — come from individuals and are the vital source of funding that supports needed programs and services.

To donate, visit https://www.steshelter.org/.

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The Food Depot envisions a future where every family in Northern New Mexico can gather around the table for a healthy meal. As the region’s food bank, they partner with more than 80 nonprofits across nine counties to distribute 10 million pounds of groceries each year. Innovative food bank programs and wraparound services meet people where they are, in schools and senior centers, at community sites and mobile distribution stops, and in countless other places where food and support are needed most. Recognizing that lasting change requires more than emergency food, The Food Depot also advocates at a local, state, and national level to strengthen policies that expand access to nutritious food and build a stronger community for us all.

The Food Depot fosters healthy communities by engaging a network of partners and developing solutions to create a hunger-free New Mexico.

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The Food Depot’s programs reflect the diverse needs of New Mexico’s communities. School pantries provide students and families consistent, easy access to fresh food and pantry staples. Mobile Food Pantries bring groceries directly to remote areas where grocery stores are scare. Choice-based programs like Casita de Comida market and the Food Mobile give families, seniors, and individuals a dignified and welcoming food pantry experience. Wraparound services like Diaper Depot and Resource Navigation make sure families are supported beyond food. Together, food bank programs and nonprofit partners provide food at more than 150 sites in nine counties, increasing food security across the region. In FY26, The Food Depot distributed almost 10 million pounds of food and resources to more than 40,000 people. Over 50% of all food distributed was fruits and vegetables.

How You Can Help

Be part of the movement to create a food secure future. Visit thefooddepot.org to sign up to volunteer, speak up through advocacy, and learn more about food insecurity in your community.

Donations help The Food Depot continue to purchase and distribute produce, protein, and pantry staples at no charge to 43,000+ individuals at more than 150 locations.   

To donate, visit thefooddepot.org.

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The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian honors Native voices through art and is the oldest independent museum in New Mexico. The museum was founded in friendship and intellectual collaboration between Bostonian Mary Cabot Wheelwright (1878–1958) and esteemed Diné ceremonial practitioner and weaver, Hastiin Klah (1867–1937). We are unique in having been founded in such a partnership and opened to the public in 1938.

The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian promotes the living traditions and creative expressions of Native peoples through exhibitions, collections, programming and research. Our purpose is that of Honoring Native Voices through Art and we aim to bring indigenous perspectives to the forefront in all that we do.   

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A small institution with an influential history, we have a reputation for landmark exhibitions including solo shows for emerging and established Native American artists, and historical art shows focusing on little-known traditions. A few artists who have had major shows include Tony Abeyta (Navajo), Marcus Amerman (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), DY Begay (Diné), Marwin Begaye (Navajo Nation), T. C. Cannon (Kiowa/Caddo), Harry Fonseca (Maidu), Benjamin Harjo Jr. (Absentee Shawnee/Seminole), Mavasta Honyouti (Hopi), Allan Houser (Chiricahua Apache), Charles Loloma (Hopi), Judith Lowry (Pit River/Mountain Maidu), Dextra Quotskuyva (Hopi-Tewa), Pablita Velarde (Santa Clara Pueblo) and Emmi Whitehorse (Navajo).

The Jim and Lauris Phillips Center for the Study of Southwestern Jewelry opened in 2015, devoted to the art history and contemporary interpretation of jewelry traditions of the Southwest and the only comprehensive display in the United States.

How You Can Help

We welcome all forms of support as building community is vital to our future success. Please visit, join our mailing list, attend events, volunteer your time, shop in our Case Trading Post and bring your friends. Our Case Trading Post works with 150 living artists and is a key part of the community impact of the museum.

We must raise the entirety of our operating budget from individuals and foundations. Now more than ever we need your support. As a small agile museum, we use all financial support to stage exhibitions, care for our collections, present public programming, and expand community outreach.

To donate, visit wheelwright.org.

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