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On this episode of Community Matters, we speak with Kim Brown, the dynamic CEO of Girls Inc. of Santa Fe. In 2025, Girls Inc. celebrates 70 years of inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. This is a special year for Kim as well, who reaches an incredible milestone of 20 years with the organization. Listen as Kim reflects on her journey, shares the organization’s impactful work, and discusses how Girls Inc. continues to inspire and equip the next generation of confident young women.

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that more than 30% of New Mexico's population will be over age 60 by the year 2030, an increase of nearly 50% from 2012. We invite you to learn more about local nonprofits that are working to meet a critical and ever-growing need for senior services.

Thornburg Foundation, Anchorum Health Foundation, and Santa Fe Community Foundation are conducting a survey to help us understand how recent executive orders impact your nonprofit's work so that we can better support you in navigating these changes. We kindly ask New Mexico nonprofits to complete the survey by February 18.

In honor of MLK Day, on this Community Matters episode we share a portion of our conversation between renowned activists Dr. Opal Lee and Ms. Dione Sims — both instrumental in the movement to make Juneteenth a federally-recognized holiday — and Hakim Bellamy, the inaugural Poet Laureate of Albuquerque and advisory committee member of the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund at Santa Fe Community Foundation.

The Foundation takes a direct approach to philanthropy, helping deploy funds and resources to not only meet the needs of people, organizations, and causes in New Mexico, but also empower them to flourish far into the future. The Foundation has found that one of the best ways to accomplish this synergy is through stewarding identity-based giving circles.

Our hearts are with everyone who has been affected by the wildfires that have devastated California communities. Our sister foundation, California Community Foundation, has activated its Wildfire Recovery Fund to complement immediate relief, addressing the long-term recovery needs of impacted neighborhoods. Please consider making a donation today.