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Each winter, one of the clearest examples of how our community shows up for one another is the Empty Stocking Fund. This year, your generosity can go twice as far in helping our neighbors in need. Thanks to $65,000 in matching support from the Anderson Charitable Foundation and Anchorum Health Foundation, your early contribution to the Empty Stocking Fund will be matched dollar for dollar.

On this episode of Community Matters, we celebrate Resolve, recipient of the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s 2026 Quiet Inspiration Piñon Award. Host Sandra Session-Robertson speaks with Resolve Executive Director Alena Schaim. Together, they explore how Resolve is empowering New Mexicans of all ages with practical violence-prevention skills, from setting boundaries and navigating conflict to building confidence and advocating for others.

On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, we presented our 40th Annual Piñon Awards, which honor northern New Mexico's vital nonprofit sector. We invite you to relive this magical evening by browsing photos and videos from the event.

As the Santa Fe Community Foundation marks its 45th anniversary and the 40th annual Piñon Awards, our President & CEO Christopher Goett reflects on the people, partnerships, and long-term investments that have shaped the Foundation, and what it means to build for generations to come.

On this episode of Community Matters, we celebrate the Human Rights Alliance, recipient of the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s 2026 Courageous Innovation Piñon Award. Host Sandra Session-Robertson speaks with Executive Director Kevin Bowen about HRA’s growing year-round work to support LGBTQ+ communities and how all of us can help foster a more inclusive and connected northern New Mexico.

The latest feature of our editorial series with Table Magazine shines light on New Mexico Acequia Association, a nonprofit that protects water rights, preserves cultural heritage, and promotes sustainable land and water practices across New Mexico.