"As a long time supporter of United Way, I was delighted when the Women in Philanthropy idea of investing my time and skills focused on improving opportunities for women in our community had an immediate appeal. It is a fact that in helping women, one is at once helping an entire family and therefore the lives of more than just an individual."

 

In 2010, Women in Philanthropy focused on supporting programs that have a direct and measurable impact on women’s self-sufficiency in central New Mexico. Specifically in the areas of improving high school graduation rates and/or assisting with GED completion; providing job/skill training for women to secure employment; and securing quality childcare as it enables women's employability.

 

Women’s Self-Sufficiency Committee Goals

ACCION New Mexico: Increase financial literacy training; improve client's credit scores and loan repayment rates; extend micro lending services to women.

 

Precious Gifts Housing Program: Support women with substance abuse problems to become financially literate through high school graduation or GED completion; provide job/skills training.

 

Ser de New Mexico: Provide GED, life skills and job training; support job search efforts; support child care needs as related to employability.

 

Southwest Creations Collaborative: To create dignified living wage jobs for women in New Mexico through a sustainable manufacturing social enterprise that engages its employees, customers and the community in building strong families.

 

WESST: Provide money management training and access to capital through matched savings; achieve savings goal and purchase an asset.