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The Santa Fe Community Foundation's Envision Fund and The Human Rights Alliance of Santa Fe were thrilled to present the 2023 Pride Kickoff at the Governor's Mansion yesterday evening. Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating 30 years of LGBTQ+ Pride in Santa Fe.

In response to last spring's wildfires, the Santa Fe Community Foundation activated its Community Resiliency Fund to provide immediate, emergency relief. Among the first supporters of the fund was The MolinaCares Accord, whose $25,000 gift played a pivotal role in addressing local behavioral health needs.

This month on Community Matters, Christopher Goett speaks with Jesse Cody, Founder and Director of the nonprofit Hike the Good Hike. Christopher and Jesse discuss the inspiration for Hike the Good Hike and what drives Jesse to embark on ambitious, long-distance hikes to raise awareness and funds in support of mental health and wilderness therapy.

In recent decades, our country's understanding of behavioral health has grown significantly. Yet, we are also coming to recognize that our awareness of behavioral health needs far outstrips the funding and resources that are available to meet those needs. In northern New Mexico, this gap translates to a shortage of providers and lengthy wait lists at community behavioral health agencies.

Founded and rooted in New Mexico, the National Indian Youth Leadership Project has been working over three decades to help Indigenous youth to embrace their potential through outdoor adventure and service. Its flagship program, Project Venture, was created under the guidance of Indigenous elders to strengthen and increase protective factors and reduce risk factors that predispose Indigenous adolescents to negative and risky behaviors.

For 50 years, Solace has helped survivors and our community restore strength in the face of adversity through the healing power and life-affirming services of a specialized clinical team, advocacy center, and education and prevention experts.