november 2025 recipient:
This organization ran Pete’s Place for years and continues doing good work serving our unhoused neighbors. They offer three significant programs and have an ambitious new project in the works!
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october 2025 recipient:
Since 1976, Esperanza Shelter has supported individuals and families impacted by domestic violence in Santa Fe County, the eight Northern Pueblos and the three Southern Pueblos.
"On behalf of everyone at Esperanza Shelter, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation for inviting us to your Sunday Service and selecting Esperanza as your First Sunday Giving recipient. It was an honor to join you during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to share in your message of compassion and community. Your generosity (over $700!) helps us continue our mission to provide safety, healing, and hope to survivors of domestic violence. Thank you for standing with us."—Esperanza Shelter Board President and friend of UU Santa Fe Cheryl Ancell Esperanza Shelter serves all people regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexuality or immigration status. Their mission is to build a world where HOPE guides every effort, fostering support, self-determination, authenticity, commitment and compassion for those affected by domestic violence. |
Donate and learn more at:
esperanzashelter.org |
September 2025 recipient:
CISNM has served in Santa Fe Public Schools for 13 years and today supports 6000 SFPS students, ensuring that students have the support needed to succeed in school and remain on a positive path to college or career.
"Your congregation's generosity was truly remarkable! Please assure everyone that the funds they donated (over $750) will be used to help support the CIS team on the front line, building relationships with students and their families that help the young people of our community to achieve in school, graduate and go on to brighter futures. In addition, it is worth noting that the entire congregation was incredibly welcoming to Harper and me. What a wonderful community you've created. Thank you again."—Kate, Harper and the rest of the CISNM team |
Donate and learn more at:
cisnm.org |
august 2025 recipient:
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Donate and learn more at:
girlsincofsantafe.org |
july 2025 recipient:
The Food Depot, Northern New Mexico’s food bank, works to make healthy food accessible to every person in every community.
"We are so deeply touched by your incredible generosity and the outpouring of support and community we experienced at First Sunday. We raised an incredible $2,400! Thank you for so emphatically demonstrating your belief in feeding others and being part of a movement that sustains community. We look forward to being side by side with you."—The Food Depot Serving nine counties across 26,000 square miles, The Food Depot distributes nutritious food and essential resources to more than 40,000 people. In 2024, The Food Depot provided an average of 700,000 meals each month through a combination of its own direct programs and partnerships with more than 80 nonprofit agencies. Together, we can nourish communities and create a hunger-free future. |
Donate and learn more at:
thefooddepot.org |