Programs Supported by the United Way of Southwest New Mexico
Please note that while some of the agencies listed below are located in cities outside of southwest New Mexico - all programs are providing services to benefit the people living in and around Dona Ana County and other areas of southwest New Mexico.

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Community Based Program
"Bigs," mentors, and "Littles," mentees, are matched one-to-one, spending 4 to 6 hours per month together.

School Based Program
"Bigs" and "Littles" meet 1 hour a week during the school year at the Little's school site; they eat lunch together, play on the jungle gym, and work on homework together.

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1832 W. Amador
Las Cruces, NM  88005
(575) 523-9530

Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces
Project Learn

Bridge Ministries, Inc.
Caring Bridge
Providing Southwest New Mexico with peer mentoring for children and adults; professional counseling, training, and consultation opportunities sensitive to your spirit, mind, body, and culture.

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2511 Chaparral
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 522-6404

Candlelighters
Living Everyday Program
Dedicated to enriching the lives of children with cancer by providing hope, support, encouragement, advocacy and education to the children and their families.

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1900 N. Oregon
Suite 402
El Paso, TX  79902
(915) 544-2222

Casa de Peregrinos Inc.
Emergency Food Bank for Transients
Emergency food program providing individuals and families in need with nutritious food.

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Community of Hope
999 W. Amador
Las Cruces, NM  88001
(575) 523-5542

Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico
Free Tax Preperation Program
Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico, Inc. works with the people of Southern New Mexico to find solutions to issues affecting the lives of the underprivileged and educates the community about issues surrounding poverty and offers free tax preperation services to the community.

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320 E. Wyatt
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-8799

Family Pride Foundation
Parent Pre-Service Training
Parent Pre-Service Training, In-Service Training and Updated Pre-Service Training are programs which serve to adequately prepare and equip individuals to be successful TFC Parents.

Crisis NurseryAfter School Family Services
After school programs providing therapeutic childcare and support to homeless/near homeless, in-crisis families living in Dona Ana County and Southern New Mexico.

Jardin de los Ninos

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999 W. Amador
Suite E
Las Cruces, NM  88005
(575) 522-2111

Junior Achievement
Hispanic Initative

La Casa, Inc.
Volunteer/Residential
Providing shelter and support services to families experiencing domestic violence as well as providing volunteer opportunities in related areas.

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800 S. Walnut
Las Cruces, NM  88001
(575) 526-2819

La Pinon Sexual Assault Recovery Services of Southern New Mexico
Kids Talk Program
Kid Talk is a warm line that offers children someone to talk to. Call 636-3636; our volunteers are on call, waiting to help. The hours are Monday-Thursday from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. and all weekend, starting from Friday at 3 p.m.-Sunday at 10 p.m..

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525 S. Melendres
Las Cruces, NM  88005
(575) 526-3437

Literacy Volunteers of Dona Ana County
Literacy Programming

Mesilla Valley CASA, Inc.
Case Management - Children in Transitions
Recruits and trains volunteers to assist 3rd Judicial District Children's Court in protecting the best interests of abused and neglected children in foster care.

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119 N. Downtown Mall
Las Cruces, NM  88001
(575) 527-0035

SER de New Mexico
Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery service for seniors aged 60 years and up in Dona Ana County.

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1931 San Mateo Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM  87110
(505) 268-4500

Southern New Mexico Diabetes Outreach
Diabetes Screen and Education
Locate those that are pre-diabetic to prevent diabetes and those unaware they have diabetes so they can get the help they need before experiencing irreversible damage.

Ciclovia

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1065 S. Main
Bldg. Ste. G
Las Cruces, NM  88006
(575) 522-0289

Southwest Environmental Center
Rio Grande Restoration Community Project

YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region
Crisis Intervention Financial and Housing Program
Crisis intervention counseling and education services to prevent the loss of the home, and to provide knowledge to forestall other financial catastrophes.

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1918 Texas Ave.
El Paso, TX  79901
(915) 533-2311