Courtesy/Self Help, Inc.

SELF HELP News:

Self Help, Inc., a local nonprofit that assists northern New Mexicans in “getting back on their feet” when they face short-term crises, has strong roots in Los Alamos and the Española Valley. Self Help was founded in 1969 with the inspiring goal of tackling poverty in Northern New Mexico and empowering people to help themselves.

However, the organization has now encountered a hurdle as volunteer Ruth Williamson pieces together its extensive and rich history, hoping that local history enthusiasts or time travelers can help fill in the gaps.

Have you served on the Self Help Board of Directors or volunteered with the organization? Were you helped by it? We’d love to hear your stories, especially from the 1990s. Please email contact@selfhelpla.org.

About Self Help, Inc.

Since 1969, Self Help, Inc. (Self Help) has functioned as a bridge to self-suƯiciency for Northern New Mexicans. We believe that access to basic needs is fundamental to every community member’s well-being and success. We provide flexible financial assistance, as well as information and referral services, to help disadvantaged community members and their families maintain housing, utilities, medical care, and other basic needs during a short-term crisis. Self Help serves residents of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Northern Santa Fe, and Taos Counties.