DNCU News:
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 2024 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 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, community enrichment, education & STEM and arts & culture.
2024 Fall Cycle Community Grant-Making Program Recipients
At-Risk Youth Grant Awards
- Communities In Schools of New Mexico to support their Communities In Schools of New Mexico Family Stability Program
- The Sky Center/New Mexico Suicide Intervention Project to support their Natural Helpers: Peers-Helping-Peers Program
Community Enrichment Grant Awards
- Ojo Sarco Community Center to support their Community Center and Rural Library Program
- Free Flow NM, Inc. to support their Special Education and Reusable Period Product Program
Education & STEM Grant Award
- Global Give A Book, Inc. to support their “Building Literacy and Community Through Culturally Diverse Books in Española” Program
Arts & Culture Award
- Family Learning Center Inc. to support their Music and Art classes for students at Family Learning Center Program
“All of us at the Del Norte LOV Foundation are delighted to come alongside these six incredible organizations that are engaged in impactful work in our communities. Improving lives in New Mexico is a collective effort, and we can’t wait to see how these organizations continue to shape a positive landscape for youth and families,” explained Del Norte LOV Foundation Director Connie Tooker Nuñez.
Funding for the 2024 Del Norte LOV Foundation Community Grant-Making program is a combination of DNCU donations, public donations, and Teen Day Tuesday funds, which is the DNCU employee payroll deduction giving initiative. To contribute to this program and many others, please visit https://www.delnortelovfoundation.org/.
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.delnortelovfoundation.org/.
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 make members achieve financial success. Today, DNCU serves more than 62,000 members throughout New Mexico and the United States. Learn more at https://www.dncu.com/.