A shout-out to Kristi Dorr and the team from Groundworks New Mexico for hosting a great conference that pulls together non-profits and philanthropy for genuine and honest dialogue!

Local leaders like our partner Henry Rael from McCune Charitable Foundation and Jill Dixon from The Food Depot also shared wisdom about partnerships in and between philanthropy and non-profits.

Last week, Ann Lyn Hall, Prosperity Works CEO, attended the annual GroundWorks Conference in Albuquerque. Vu Le, the host of the website 'Nonprofit AF', and author of a new book, Reimagining Non-Profits and Philanthropy, was an amazing keynote speaker.

Protect your money from scams and theft by receiving upcoming federal payments into a federally insured, certified account. Find a list of participating banks and credit unions that offer safe, affordable accounts in your area at bankonnewmexico.org.

Don’t miss the upcoming #BankOnNewMexico Coalition Meeting on 4/14! This year’s theme is “Young People and Banking,” highlighting how we can better connect youth to safe financial services. This is a statewide hybrid event, register today!

In-person: heyor.ca/aVuO8T
Virtual: heyor.ca/GnUQpM

Along with Vanessa Arballo from Bank On Burque, they were able to get teens connected to safe and affordable banking options!

Our Economic Equity Director, Delma, recently attended the JAG NM Career Development Conference to share information on Bank On Youth Accounts with teens who may need them as they enter the workforce.

Join us for our Bank On New Mexico Coalition Meeting on April 14th! This year's theme is 'Young People and Banking', and is a hybrid event to help those across our large state attend. Register today!

In-person Registration: heyor.ca/aVuO8T
Virtual Registration: heyor.ca/GnUQpM

Prosperity Works Community Solar is here! Save money and support clean energy by signing up for community solar with Prosperity Works! Community solar allows households to purchase a portion of their electricity from ...

When communities have access to financial knowledge and opportunity, everyone benefits. Join us this month as we celebrate the power of financial literacy and continue working toward a more prosperous New Mexico. Learn more about our work at prosperityworks.net!

April is Financial Literacy Month, a time to highlight the importance of building the knowledge and skills that help individuals and families achieve financial stability and opportunity.

Register for the 2026 New Mexico Extreme Heat, Health, and Resiliency Summit happening April 22-23. Hosted by Healthy Climate New Mexico, this summit will present critical information on how extreme heat impacts us all.

Learn more and register: heyor.ca/7cjcrg

Prosperity Kids Child Development Accounts - Prosperity Works Prosperity Kids Child Savings Accounts are matched education savings accounts for limited-income households.

We are proud to celebrate Carlos and all of the hard work that has brought him to this moment. The Prosperity Kids program is here to support students as they pursue their dreams and take the next step toward college and beyond.

Learn more about Prosperity Kids and support our work: heyor.ca/q4TGR5

#ProsperityKids Highlight: Carlos

Carlos will be graduating later this year and has an exciting future ahead with plans to attend the University of Chicago. While he’s still deciding on his major, we know he will do amazing things as he begins this next chapter.

Classes will take place every Tuesday starting next week on April 7 through May 19 from 5:30 to 7pm. Email info@prosperityworks.com to sign up today!

Register for our upcoming Financial Capability classes happening over the next 7 weeks! We'll be hosting in-person and virtual classes on a variety of financial topics designed to give you the tools you need to be successful!

Welcome Chase to the #BankOnNewMexicoCoalition!

Their Secure Banking account is now Bank On certified and available for New Mexicans to sign up for in branch or online. Learn more about the account here:
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We will be at the #EarthDayFestival on 4/26 at Balloon Fiesta Park, and we’d love to see you there. Stop by our booth to learn more about our work! This free, family-friendly event celebrates our planet with community orgs, music, food, and activities. Get free tickets through 3/31: heyor.ca/giDyqZ

Save money and support clean energy by signing up for #CommunitySolar! Community Solar allows homeowners and renters the ability to power their homes with renewable energy - no rooftop panels needed!

Learn more and sign up today: heyor.ca/r4Ivl1

We are grateful to Cynthia Kolson for her generous gift. Cynthia recently donated several pieces of artwork created by her mother, artist Wanda Blake, which will now hang in our offices. Thank you for helping make our office brighter and for sharing your mother's artistry with our community!

We're participating in EMNRD's Community Resilience Working Group that launched yesterday. The goals of the group include: identifying community priorities and needs; exploring the best ways to integrate state and local resilience efforts; and providing input on climate tools. More: heyor.ca/dthpDG

These cottages will be a fresh start for people getting out of recovery programs, with jobs, who need an affordable place to establish themselves.

Pictured: Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa, Sarita Nair, Secretary for the Dept. of Workforce Solutions, and John Bulten, Founder and ED

Congrats to our partner StreetVision Housing Strategies on the recent groundbreaking for the Cottages at Chama Street! These four lots near Louisiana and Central will be turned into a 20-unit cottage development thanks to capital outlay money from the State of New Mexico.

The federal government is ending paper check payments for benefits like Social Security and tax refunds. Open a safe, no overdraft fee, certified banking account to make sure you continue to receive your money. Learn more at bankonnewmexico.org.

We're welcoming #NMCAN to the #BankOnNewMexico Coalition. They authentically engage young people who have experienced family separation to advocate for systems change that improves their transition to adulthood. Learn more about our coalition and members here: heyor.ca/ysQYRy

A big shoutout to our financial institution partners who helped share information about Bank On New Mexico and the meaningful accounts that they provide in our state: First Convenience Bank, Rio Grande Credit Union, US Eagle Federal Credit Union and Bank of Albuquerque.

Thank you to our colleagues at Future Focused Education for another great EdUprising conference last week! We got to talk to many young people (and adults) about safe and affordable Bank On Certified accounts. We also got to share about our Guaranteed Basic Income work with One Generation and APS.

​Applicants would work with our sub-contractor Energy Works, who are performing the assessments and determining what services will be provided to each home.

Work With Us - Prosperity Works Seeking construction services for energy-efficient retrofits via the CEED program. Support low-income households in Albuquerque and Bernalillo.

We’re currently looking for construction services to provide energy-efficient retrofits and upgrades to support the Community Energy Efficiency (CEED) program for low-income households in Albuquerque and Bernalillo with high-energy burdens. Learn more and download the RFP: heyor.ca/6lgcT7

Welcome #UMBBank, to the #BankOnNewMexicoCoalition!

Their UMB Check-Free Banking account is available at all UMB locations across New Mexico. Learn more about their account and our partners here: heyor.ca/K8Zjcv

At Prosperity Works, we believe strong, thoughtful leadership is essential to advancing economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, and equitable policies that support New Mexicans. We are grateful for the work you’ve done and look forward to continuing to collaborate.