Anchorum Health Foundation

Congratulations to our board member, Christina Campos, on being named by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham as a Regent for The University of New Mexico! Her expertise in public health and commitment to equitable access will be a tremendous asset to the university. We are excited to see how her leadership will help shape a brighter future for New Mexico students! https://lnkd.in/gZA4fSBJ

We are so proud to support our partner Homewise Inc., along with MacKenzie Scott (!), in addressing the affordable housing crisis in northern New Mexico. These investments are a critical first step, helping to catalyze additional funding. Solving this challenge requires a commitment from the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. https://lnkd.in/gEK9tjRB

We’re feeling the holiday spirit! 🎁 Anchorum is excited to support the Northern New Mexico Toy Drive with a $5,000 donation, presented today to the Santa Fe Fire Department and City Councilor Pilar Faulkner. This year, 7,200 kids in northern New Mexico will receive gifts thanks to this amazing community effort. Want to spread the joy? Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gRZjC3U7 Pictured left to right: Fire Inspector Jason Tapia, City Councilor Pilar Faulker, Anchorum staff - Jerry Jones (President & CEO), Jenny Parks (Vice President of Strategic Philanthropy, Vanessa Meier (Director of Grants Management & Evaluation).

Exciting day for team! We officially cut the ribbon on our new campus in Santa Fe, marking a new chapter for Anchorum Health Foundation. Grateful to the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Alan Webber, and everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone!

We are pleased to announce that the Community Health Funder Alliance, a funder collaborative with Anchorum Health Foundation and CHRISTUS St. Vincent has awarded $3 million to 20 Health Impact organizations working to improve health and wellness in northern New Mexico.  Congratulations to the FY 2025 Grant Awardees! Visit communityhealthfunder.org to see the full list of grant recipients.

****RSVP deadline extended to Monday, Dec. 2nd**** We are hosting a free webinar! Housing in Northern New Mexico: Breaking Barriers, Building Solutions. Anchorum Health Foundation has long recognized the importance of addressing the housing and homelessness crisis. This discussion aims to provide key decision-makers and stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the local and national landscape, delve into core challenges and urgent needs in our community, and explore models and ideas with the potential for lasting impact. This panel will showcase the important work currently being done and capture key insights to drive systems-level change. Featuring Gregg Colburn, national expert and author of Homelessness is a Housing Problem, as our keynote speaker. In addition, local and regional panelists include: Travis Plunkett (Pew Charitable Trust), Jenn Lopez (Project Moxie), Kurt Krahn (Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity), and Jenny Parks (Anchorum Health Foundation). Please RSVP by Friday Nov. 22nd to Cyndi Conn at cconn@anchorum.org

Olivia Sloan, our Vice President of Native Health Partnerships, spoke with KRQE News and the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce about Anchorum Health Foundation's focus on the social impediments to health in our new expanded service region, which includes all of New Mexico's Tribes. Pueblos, and Nations. https://lnkd.in/gRsFKKMR

Grateful to be building community with Nusenda Credit Union at Albuquerque’s Social Enterprise Center! Together, we’re empowering northern New Mexico’s aspiring entrepreneurs through Nusenda’s Microloan Program for low-income and underbanked individuals. Anchorum is proud to support this relationship-based program, helping dreams take root with accessible microloans. A huge thank you to Partnership for Community Action for the inspiring campus tour and for sharing their powerful journey in lending.

Thanks so much to the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce for hosting today's Women's Leadership Luncheon. Our Board Chair, Sayuri Yamada, and President and CEO of the Chamber, Bridget Dixon, moderated a panel discussion featuring our VP of Native Health Partnerships, Olivia Sloan, as well as New Mexico State Treasurer Laura Montoya and Jennifer Jenkins of JenkinsGavin Inc., where they shared their experiences navigating challenges in the multiple roles that most female leaders must play.

We are going to miss Kathy Armijo Etre dearly, but we wish her all the best on her retirement! As VP of Mission at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Kathy has been a trusted and inspiring partner in the Community Health Funder Alliance. This Alliance, her vision from 2019, has provided more than $8.6 million in grants to nonprofits making a real difference in our region’s health. By pooling funds, the Alliance has reduced the administrative burdens so organizations can focus on serving the community. Kathy always started our meetings with thought-provoking reflections, grounding us in the work. We will miss her warmth and wisdom, but the Alliance will continue, and we hope she enjoys a well-deserved retirement, knowing her impact will endure.