Join us for a vibrant celebration of giving back to our community at Main Street Plaza in Silver City, NM!
On Saturday, May 4th, 2024, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, nonprofits will have the chance to connect face-to-face with donors and the communities they serve. It's a fantastic opportunity to showcase the impactful work being done right here in our midst. Expect a day filled with joy, featuring fun, food, music, and plenty of chances to make a difference. Bring your refillable water bottles and help us to make this a waste free event. Plenty of places to refill while you are visiting your favorite nonprofits. Don't miss out on this fabulous event! Thanks to Grant County Community Foundation and our participating sponsors for helping us reach our $500 match fund goals, ensuring each of the nonprofits receive at least $1,000! That means at least $65k will be funneled back into our community via these nonprofits. A little bit goes a long way to help keep our invaluable nonprofits to achieve their missions year after year. Can't make it in person? Not to worry! You can still support your favorite nonprofits by donating anytime between April 20th - May 20th through our giving platform, or fill out this PDF at the Grant County Community Foundation to give. Every contribution helps us continue to uplift and empower our community.
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65 Participating Nonprofits |
Animal Welfare End of the Road Ranch Rescue High Desert Humane Society Arts and Culture Chiricahua Apache National Foundation Gila/Mimbres Community Radio (KURU) Grant County Art Guild Grant County Rolling Stones Silver Chorale Silver City Art Association Silver City Community Theatre Silver City Museum Society Southwest New Mexico ACT Southwest Print Fiesta Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center Southwest Word Fiesta SW Women's Fiber Arts Collective The Starlight Theatre and Academy Border Programs Border Justice Project Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City Border Partners Community Wellbeing Candles in the Wind Foundation Crooked Forest Institute End of Life Options New Mexico Fight Like Girl Gila Chapter of Back Country Horsemen Gila Community & Tourism Development Inc Grant County Community Foundation LGBT Grant County Lotus Center Mimbres Valley Health Action League (MVHAL) PFLAG Silver City Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) Supporting People In Need (SPIN) Western Institute for Lifelong Learning 
| Domestic Violence El Refugio, Inc. Education/ Youth Engagement Aldo Leopold Charter School Foundation Big Brothers Big Sister Mountain Region Community Partnership for Children Earth Ways Future Forge Inc. Gila Valley Library Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest Guadalupe Montessori School Imagination Library of Grant County, Inc. Literacy Link-Leamos Maverick Movement The Bike Works The Science Education Initiative of Grant County WNMU Foundation Youth Mural Project Environmental Advocates for Snake Preservation Friends of City of Rocks State Park Gila Native Plant Society Gila Resources Information Project (GRIP) Hermosa Project (Natural Curiosity) Heart of the Gila New Mexico Land Conservancy New Mexico Trout Unlimited Silver City Recycles SW NM Audubon Society Upper Gila Watershed Alliance (UGWA) Food Security National Center for Frontier Communities Silver City Gospel Mission Southwest NM Seed Library c/o NCFC The Commons: Center for Food Security and Sustainability Historic Preservation Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society Inc. Silver City MainStreet Project 
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Unveiling Creativity: Art Exhibition at Grant County Community Foundation |
We're thrilled to invite you to the Opening Party of our latest art show featuring the works of Janey Katz, Suzi Calhoun, and Mimi Peterson! Join us on May 14th from 4 - 7 pm for a delightful evening filled with libations and hors d'oeuvres as we celebrate the talents of these incredible artists. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in creativity and support our local art community. |

Janey Katz | 
Suzi Calhoun | 
Mimi Calise Peterson |
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Nonprofit Leaders Round Table |
Join us for our upcoming Nonprofit Leaders Round Table (formerly Executive Director Round table) on May 16th at 12:00 pm. We'll provide lunch as we delve into an open discussion about the workshops you'd like to see featured at our September conference. This event is made possible through the generous support of Freeport McMoRan and the Jane Elise Hendricks Trust. Interested in attending? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!
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Call for Applications: The 30-Something 2024 Grant Cycle |
The doors are still open for The 30 Something's 2024 Grant Cycle, and we're eager to see your project proposals! For those unfamiliar with The 30 Something, we are a philanthropic community dedicated to Silver City and Grant County, striving to enact significant positive change in our region. Each member contributes $1,000 annually to our fund, allowing us to award grants of $30,000 to support nonprofit endeavors that may be otherwise challenging to fund through traditional means. Last year, we proudly awarded three grants of $30,000 each.
To be considered for a grant, your project must meet the following criteria: - The grant must fund something tangible and enduring.
- It should enrich the lives of Silver City and Grant County residents.
- The project should attract newcomers or visitors to our area.
- All applicant organizations must hold 501(c)3 nonprofit status or be fiscally sponsored by one.
The application deadline is Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Apply early to ensure your project receives timely consideration. Grant recipients will be announced on June 1, with funds available by July 1. Best of luck to all applicants, and thank you for your dedication to enhancing Silver City and Grant County. Apply now and be a part of our community's positive transformation!
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Unlocking Social Media Success: Beginners' Workshop |
Join us for our upcoming capacity-building workshop tailored for social media beginners, scheduled for Wednesday, June 3rd, from 3 to 5 pm at the Silver City Library.
Please note this workshop is limited to 15 spaces so please RSVP early. Once you are registered we will be sending you a skill assessment questionaire in order to better prepare for the workshop. Please make sure to respond as soon as you receive it. |
This workshop is designed to equip beginners with essential skills to navigate various aspects of social media effectively, including:
- Introduction to Social Media
- Setting up Your Account
- Crafting an Engaging Profile
- Creating Compelling Posts
- Understanding Social Proof
- Best Practices for Engagement
- Harnessing the Power of Hashtags
- Exploring Other Key Features
To participate, please ensure the following requirements: - Register by May 15, 2024, at 5 pm.
- Bring a laptop, tablet or smartphone with access to meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram dashboards).
Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your social media prowess. Register now and prepare to level up your online presence! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Celebrating Generosity: Groundworks New Mexico's Donation |
Let's extend a round of applause to Groundworks New Mexico for their generous donation of office furniture and supplies! We're thrilled to embark on the task of reorganizing and revamping our office space with these new additions. Stay tuned for updates on our refreshed workspace!
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