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With a Little Help from our Friends

The blessings of friendship have been keenly felt in 2020. UWENM could only have made it through these past eight months with the help of our friends-board members, volunteers, and even interns!

From the beginning of the pandemic we were blessed by the help from all quarters!

Long Way to Fully Fund 2021

$550K in donations is what is needed to make possible the grants, programs and services of UWENM for 2021. Due to the highly disruptive 2020, we may not achieve that level this year. With so many families struggling and so many people feeling overwhelmed and anxious for the future, it has been a tough year for giving. We are anticipating a 25% shortfall or more.

2020 A year in Review

2020 began with an amazing addition to UWENM's focus on #YouthSUCCESS, when we became a Dolly Parton Imagination Library affiliate for Roosevelt and DeBaca Counties. Allowing children under 5 in those counties to receive FREE monthly books -just for them- for the first time. Currently 422 kiddos are getting these precious gifts every month.

Answering the Need during Covid19

Pandemic Didn't Stop Services of our Partner Agencies

UWENM's Partner Agencies have kept the home fires burning for families across our area during this pandemic and economic downturn:

going virtual,
doing drive-thru distributions, and
doubling the help that is available.

We are so proud for the opportunity to support their work.

Year Round Impact--Even During Pandemic

Because of donors like you and your loyal support our community has resilient organizations to see us through the hard times. United Way ENM and our partner agencies have been working hard in the time of COVID-19. We've had to adapt to meet the rising needs and the "new business norms." At UWENM, we moved our staff home to answer 211 calls remotely and keep up our services. -All possible because of your support.

Community Care Guide --2-1-1 /Curry Co Health Council Partnership

The Curry County Health Council wanted to produce a simple directory of health related services for the Curry County area and 2-1-1 was glad to collaborate! CCHC members and 211 staff compiled the entries, and 211 helped with layout of the info-tabloid drawing on our experience with the Summer Activity Guide.

You can see the fruits of our labors here -Community Care Guide.

In Business Your PEOPLE are Your Strength- It's the Same For Giving Back

Over 1800 individuals across our community give every year and that is how United Way and our partner organizations are able to Change Lives!

Most of these donors GIVE at their job through their Workplace Campaign.
Thank you to these GREAT local companies that allow their employees to GIVE because it stays HERE.

UWENM Wishes Your Family a Fun Safe Summer

UWENM has produced our Summer Activity Guide since 2009. Why?

Because sometimes parents need help finding all the things our community has to offer for summertime fun.

So celebrate summer and pick up a copy of our 10th issue made just for families in Curry and Roosevelt Counties.

Let us know how you like it!

Patricia Bazar Community Volunteer of the Year

It is our pleasure to recognize the volunteer service of Betty Williamson for numerous organizations in Roosevelt County--in memory of our beloved Patricia Velasquez Bazar whose love of community was revealed in the way she gave of herself. Click here for the video of Casey Peacock -UWENM's Volunteer Action Center Chairperson, presenting the award on behalf of the Board of Directors.

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