Del Norte LOV Foundation News:
SANTA FE — The Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation, an independent 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization associated with Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), has announced the six nonprofit organization recipients of its 2023 Fall Community Grant-Making Program. Each nonprofit organization grantee will receive $2,500 in charitable funds towards their programming for a total investment of $15,000 to the community.
The Del Norte LOV Foundation, with the help of their DNCU Employee Foundation Committee, reviewed over 40 applications submitted during the fall cycle’s request for proposal period. The Committee identified organizations that are committed to improving the lives of youth and families in New Mexico in the program impact areas of at-risk youth, arts & culture, community enrichment, and education & S.T.E.M.
2023 Fall Cycle Community Grant-Making Program Recipients:
- The Food Depot to support their Diaper Depot program
- Communities In Schools of New Mexico to support their Critical Basic Needs program
- Ojo Sarco Community Center to support their Rural Library program
- Many Mothers to support their Babies Basic Needs program
- Pojoaque Valley Schools Educational Foundation to support their Student Tutors: Partners for Success program
- IndigenousWays to support their 2024 IndigenousWays Festivals program
“The amount of applications we received this fall cycle from worthy nonprofit organizations is a testament to how much need there is in our communities to advance the well-being of our youth and families in New Mexico. We are delighted to spread the LOV (Living Our Vision) through our Community Grant-making program,” explained Connie Tooker Nuñez, Del Norte LOV Foundation Director.
Funding for the 2023 Del Norte LOV Foundation Community Grant-Making program is a combination of DNCU donations, public donations, and Teen Day Tuesday funds, the DNCU employee payroll deduction giving initiative. To contribute to this program and many others, please visit https://www.
About Del Norte LOV Foundation
The Del Norte LOV Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 public charity nonprofit organization. The mission of the Del Norte LOV Foundation is to improve lives of youth and families in New Mexico. The Del Norte LOV Foundation implements its vision as an active advocate of financial literacy and education that supports the youth and its commitment to helping communities in New Mexico succeed through its community support programs, including: Employee Giving, Special Fundraising, Scholarships, Sponsorships, Grant-making, and Community Engagement. Learn more at: https://www.
About Del Norte Credit Union
Chartered in 1954, Del Norte Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union based in New Mexico with a mission of Improving Lives. DNCU offers a wide variety of products and services designed to help members achieve financial success. Today, DNCU serves more than 63,000 members throughout New Mexico and the United States. Learn more at https://www.dncu.com/
