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CAMPAIGN

THE

2015 year in review

Thank you for taking a few moments to read through our 2015 Annual Report. I trust you will find evidence of a vibrant and effective United Way that is working hard to make a difference in your community. Each day we are bombarded with stories and news that can sap our belief and energy in our world. It’s easy to forget how blessed we all are to be living in the present place and time. Even so, we know there are those around us who need a helping hand: recovering drug user, victim of family violence, needing counseling to get through the day, energetic teens after school, little ones getting ready for school, elderly needing a ride. Every day we have an opportunity to change someone’s life forever for the good. That’s what we do together; changing lives one day at a time.Maybe you’ve already jumped ahead to see if your name is on the list. There are so many of you supporting our community. I find great pleasure in reading through that list and finding names of friends and acquaintances. We greatly appreciate all those gifts. Some gifts are larger, some come from people without a lot to spare. All those gifts contribute to a better community for everyone. I’d love to be looking at this report next year and know that we had to print smaller or use two pages. If you have a passion for changing someone’s life through your United Way gift, I encourage you to share that passion.Did the cartoon silhouettes catch your attention? As I was looking through the draft of this report, I stopped there for a while. The cartoon describes something unique about United Way. Through your contributions, we’re touching lives across the whole timeline.

If you’re like me, you have good friends represented at each step of the way. You can probably think of someone you know for each silhouette. Scan below the cartoon and you’ll see the list that really matters. These are our Funded Partners. Somehow that phrase doesn’t do them justice. These are the folks out there. In my past couple years on the Board, I’ve met with most everyone on that list. All I can say is “Wow”. It is very difficult for me to put into words the dedication, concern, and care for others that I have seen. Our partners have energy and passion for their mission. If you haven’t visited with one of them recently, I highly encourage you to do so. Give Kristy a call or even just stop in with one of them. You will find your gifts transformed.Maybe the graphs and trends capture your attention. We were satisfied with our 2015 campaign, even proud of the continued growth in campaign gifts. In fact, a deeper look at this information really brings excitement. Notice how residents and retiree giving is up three straight years. We’d love to see that trend continue – that’s you giving back to the whole community. Not surprisingly, our primary source of funds comes through the LANS employee campaign. That is also up strongly from last year. However, the story is really better than you might think. LANS Employees did not get confirmation of the match this year until after the campaign ended. Though a potential contract transition produces uncertainty, we’re excited to see that LANS employees are demonstrating their commitment to our community through their giving. While we’re talking about LANS, we have to acknowledge that the single largest contributor to our Campaign is LANS itself. We are so thankful for their community commitment.If we’re not careful, its easy to focus on the dollars and the campaign. Reading through the story about the Youth Teams helps us reset. United Way is about changing lives. Many times, those changed lives begin with young people learning to give back to their community through action and time. Your support of United Way Youth Teams

lays a foundation for future leaders in our community and many other communities throughout the country as our young people move on. We can be proud of the dedication to community service shown by, and grown, into these wonderful “kids”.In some specific areas your United Way goes beyond working with partners and reaches out where we see needs. In 2015, we pushed hard on a few key issues affecting Northern New Mexico. We recognize that this location, particularly the influence of the National Laboratory, produces some unique health issues. Of course, that same influence also produces some unique opportunities. For a community our size, the impact of “100 women who care” can be extraordinary. For those of you who participated in 2015, we thank you. We look forward to continued growth in this powerful group of women. For those of you working “at the Lab”, you probably know the major demographic shift that stands before us. A significant fraction of Northern New Mexico residents will be retiring in the next few years. We see this trend and have begun working to bring more resources to navigate this important life transition.Of course, little change would be possible without the huge support we receive from so many local businesses. Running a small business anywhere is tough work. We greatly appreciate those businesses who help provide the financial basis for United Way NNM to keep doing our work.There’s so much more that I can say about the impact brought by your gifts. I encourage you to take a few moments longer and stroll through our website. You’ll find stories of changed lives. Better yet, take a bit more time and give us a call and request a site visit. We’d love to show you one-on-one what’s happening. Together, we’re making a difference.

Steve

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PRESIDENT’S LETTERStephen

Boerigter 2015 Board President

Thank you!

Lewis & Margaret AgnewRaymond & Joan AlcouffeRobert M. Aikin Jr.David J. AlexanderPaul & Maryann AllisonAnthony & Dorothy AmsdenCharles & Linda AndersonJohn & Mary ArrowsmithWalter & Lupita AtencioDiane BakerJames & Helen BaranSteven H. BathaStephen A. BeckerJeanette Young BennionJohn BergMichelle Maree BerkebileFrances BertingGeorge & Joyce BerzinsAndrew BeveridgeDebra S. BilberryJenny & Alan BishopStephen J. BlackGary BlauertJeffrey Bloch & Trisha AncellSteve & Kathy BoerigterRobert Allen BrenneckeSusan Lynn BrockwayJohn J. BuksaDarrin BylerElizabeth CarlstenDon CaspersonLuis ChaconDavid ChamberlinJae Ho ChangLoretta ChavarriaCaptain Jason C. ClarkMichael & Lynn ClineWilliam & Palmira ClodiusDon & Connie CobbPaul & Jill CookDoug & Miyuki CoombsDavid & Cindy CostaStephen CostiganClarence & Mary CourtrightJohn & Geniece CourtrightRobert & Wilma CowanJudy CrockerScott CrookerDebbie & Don DaleGeorge M. DalyJoe & Lee D’AnnaBart DavisWilliam Davis

Laura DayHarriet DodderGary & Marilyn DoolenRalph E. DorseyPeter EbeyLyle & Peggi EdwardsJohn EricksonAndrew Erickson & Maribeth EnglertGuy & Carol EstesJerry & Lore EthridgeHarry EttingerBryan Fearey & Maureen A. ConnollyAlexander FeldmanCharles Roger FerenbaughEric Ferm & Pat SlentzSean FrenchJoseph N. FritzDavid FryMilan S. GaddJames & Vera GallagherJohn GarciaRobert GarnettTim GeorgeRobert Gibson & Lori Heimdahl GibsonGregg GieslerDennis & Opal Lee GillJohn & Deb GillG. GlassLarry GoenBernadine & Terry GoldmanNancy & Andy GravesJoseph GriderArmand GroffmanThad HahnLeslie Ann HansenDon & Margaret HansonDavid HarveyAnn Hayes & Pat SoranLeon & Rosalie HellerJohn & Margaret HendricksPamela Herman-TorresGeorge G. & Donna M. HillRobert Hinds & Helen Tewkesbury HindsMary & Robert HockadayJohn C, HopkinsElizabeth Hong-Geller & Drew GellerTroy & Jodi HughesChuck & Karen Ingraham

Timothy IrwinDavid & Terry IzraelevitzGordon & Laura JarvinenNicole & Chris JefferyJohanna JironJeffrey JohnsonCharlie R. JohnsonMark & Lynn JonesPhil ip & Heather JonesRobert JumpThomas & Bev KeenanKathy KeithChick & Yvonne KellerBill & Barbara KerleyPhil KlingnerRoberta KlisiewiczPaula Knepper & Chris McLeanFrances KnudsonEd Kober & Laura WorlDeniece & David KorzekwaRon & Nancy KrantzN.H. KrikorianJane LatailleBruce & Anne LeglerSchon S. Levy & Michael C. FehlerDiana & Robert LittleSamuel R. LoftinGloria Annette LopezJanice M. LovatoRebecca LujanBob & Jackie MacFarlaneRachel MacmannMartin & Frances MacRobertsCarolyn Mangeng & Dale SpallMarie MarroquinDavid & Mitzi MannCathe McClardKen & Laura McClellanBob & Rhonda McInroySteven McKeeAnastasia McLaughlinHeath McLaughlinRobin McLeanMichael & KokHeong McNaughtonJordan & Rylee MeltonAaron & Anne MenefeeTom & Jean MersonDavid Meyerhofer & Joan LucasDonald Mietz

Judith MillerScott Miller & Kristin OmbergArt & Marilyn MontoyaDavid MontoyaDerrick MontoyaPaul A. MontoyaRonalie & Joel MossRangachary MukundanLaura Mullane & David Lyons Evelyn & David MullenMrs. Frances NaffzigerCharles NakhlehRon NakaokaTim & Carol Neal Brian & Kay NewnamNancy Jo NicholasDonald Nye & Sandra K. LondonChris & Helen OrtegaKristy & Chris OrtegaP. Andrew & Evita OrtegaDarryl OverbayRobert F. ParkerJean PaytonTom & Jackie PetersenBobby Joe PhillipsDavid PostonRelf PriceBill PriedhorskyDan & Judy PronoAnthony PuckettCharles R. Quick, Jr. Robert & Maria ReedyDoug & Dotty ReillyBev & Phil ReinigRick & Debbie ReissDon & Barbara RejSteven Renfro Richard & Angela RennekeJeannette RichCharles R. RichardsonPaul & Maria RightleyPatrick RodriguezJohn Michael RoybalCindy & Brian RooneyClifford & Michelle RudyRandall Ryti & Wendy SwansonJohn SarraoStephen SchreiberDavid & Linda ScottAnn D. ShaferRaeanna Sharp-Geiger

Antoinette & Richard SheffieldRuth SkougLeslie SonnenbergDavid & Teresa SosinskiWalter StarkJohn P. StappBarbara L. Stoddard & Stephen D. Stoddard EstateJohn SzymanskiCharles & Janet TallmanLav Tandon & Amy WongDavid & Vicki TellesChuck TeschSusan M. TeschGary & Nina ThayerCarroll Thomas & George BakerLucy & Kiki TorresJeremy & Tina VarelaDaniel T. VarleyGary WallDavid WannigmanLarry WarnerBarry WarthenBrian & Caroline WatkinsThomas & Charmaine WeberKirk WeisbrodDavid WeldonTracy WenzMorgan, Sarah, Max, Jacob & Zacharay WhitePaul & Margaret WhiteS. WhittemoreJ. WhitworthCharles WilderDoug & Christine WilsonCathy Wilson & Kent RichOrbry & Kathie WrightDonald YardmanAlva & Rudy YazzieRobert Zerr64 Anonymous Donors

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Thanks to those listed below and the 556 other community-minded individuals, United Way is able to fund programs, services, and

local nonprofits who are addressing the current needs of our community.

*individuals listed are leadership investors who gave $500 or more to tne Community Action Fund

Plateau Properties Management

Thank you for your corporate gifts to the Community Action FundMetzgers

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GRANT FUNDING$1,000$8,000$45,000$5,000$33,142$9,500$7,500$30,000$40,000$10,000$20,000$30,000$35,169$50,000$12,000$60,000$4,825$25,000$4,234$20,000$35,000$7,800$7,500$11,250$30,000$50,580$7,500

$600,000

LINKCREW* - PEER TO PEER MENTORINGSTEM to READ* - EARLY READING PROGRAMAMIGOS DEL VALLE - SENIOR PROGRAMCOURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES, CASA - FOSTER CARE PROGRAMCRISIS CENTER OF NORTHERN NM - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICESEMBUDO VALLEY LIBRARY - CHILDRENS’ LIBRARY SERVICESEMBUDO VALLEY TUTORING ASSOCIATION - TUTORING PROGRAMFAMILY STRENGTHS NETWORK - FAMILY PROGRAMS FAMILY YMCA - AFTER SCHOOL,TEEN CENTER & YOUTH PROGRAMSFIRST BORN LOS ALAMOS - PARENT/NEWBORN WELLNESSHABITAT FOR HUMANITY EVLA - HOME BUILDING PROGRAMINSIDE OUT RECOVERY - REHABILITATION SERVICESJUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD - FAMILY CASE MANAGEMENTLAS CUMBRES COMMUNITY SERVICES - ADULT SERVICES & THERAPEUTIC PRESCHOOLLITTLE FOREST PLAYSCHOOL, INC. - TUITION ASSISTANCELOS ALAMOS FAMILY COUNCIL - COUNSELING CENTER, YOUTH CENTER & MEDICARE SUPPORTLOS ALAMOS HEART COUNCIL - HEALTH FAIR LA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY - ALZHEIMER TRAINING & SERVICESLA VISITING NURSES - MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR FALL PREVENTIONMcCURDY MINISTRIES - YOUTH COUNSELING & YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMMOVING ARTS ESPANOLA - MENTORSHIP PROGRAM & CAPITAL FOR PERFORMANCE CENTEROJO SARCO COMMUNITY CENTER - COMMUNITY PROGRAMSPUEBLO DE ABIQUIU LIBRARY - SUMMER AND FALL CHILDRENS’ PROGRAMRONALD MCDONALD HOUSE - LODGING ASSISTANCE FOR NORTHERN NM RESIDENTSSAN MARTIN DE PORRES SOUP KITCHEN - TRANSITION TO PAID STAFFINGSELF HELP, INC. - EMERGENCY FUND & OUTREACH PROGRAM, 2-1-1 PROGRAMTRUCHAS SERVICES CENTER, INC. - PRE-K PROGRAM*INDICATES UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NM INITIATED PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION

*Regional Partners and Cornerstone Companies cover all fundraising and administrative fees associated with the Community Action Fund

2015 COMMUNITY ACTION FUNDED PARTNERS

*Funding of organizations is based on the needs of Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties as identified by health councils of the respective counties.

TOTAL FUNDING BASED ON CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS

Mentor programs6%

Youth Development27%

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36%

Financial Stability 21%

Health Programs5%

Residence support in Northern New Mexico

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GRANT FUNDING$1,000$8,000$45,000$5,000$33,142$9,500$7,500$30,000$40,000$10,000$20,000$30,000$35,169$50,000$12,000$60,000$4,825$25,000$4,234$20,000$35,000$7,800$7,500$11,250$30,000$50,580$7,500

$600,000

SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP

2015 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

$600,215Raised for Community Action Fund

United Way of NNM and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are committed to making a better quality of life for residents in Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties. Through a community investment from Los Alamos National Security (LANS), United Way is able to focus on the critical needs of these counties, by making

our nonprofits stronger and working to identify gaps to help meet needs. By LANS keeping their community investment local, United Way is able to leverage resources so that the most pressing issues in our communities are being addressed. The community investment also covers adminstration fees so 100% of LANL employee pledges go to nonprofits. LANS invests $1 million to match a portion of LANL employee donations to the nonprofits of their choice. This year, LANL employees pledged a record $2.2 million to nonprofits nationwide. With the help of the LANL Community Programs Office, United Way of NNM received $241,369 of those pledges from LANL employees for the Community Action Fund, accounting for almost half of the funds raised. “We really couldn’t raise the funds we do, or impact the amount of residents in Northern New Mexico, without the support of LANL and LANS.” says Jeremy Varela, United Way of NNM Marketing Coordinator. “I have seen many success stories because

of the support of LANL and LANS . With the help from the Community Relations and Programs Office we have been able to share those stories and bring awareness of organizations and programs to the people who need them.” This year nonprofits have reported an estimated 18% of the population in Los Alamos and Rio Arriba have been provided services in education, financial stability, and health through the United Way’s Community Action Fund.

Kathy Keith, LANL CPO, Troy Hughes, LAC Fire Chief, Kristy Ortega, United

Way NNM and Debbi Warsonick, LANL CPO

TOTAL FUNDING

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Where Community Action Funds Came From

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LANS Match

LANL Special Events

Community Special Event

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1,4291,5151,100

3,672.36200

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$9,916.36

Dinner Over Diamond Taste the SkyHigh Tea on the HillHamburger NiteAnonymous DonationZia Credit Union Sponsorship

Event Sponsorships and In-Kind Donations $3,163.60

Total $13,079.96

YOUTH TEAM FUNDRAISING

Total Cash Raised

The United Way’s Youth Team started with only two members in 2005. Now the Youth Team is comprised of over 20 ambitious students. This year they hosted four events from August to November raising almost $10,000 and countless in-kind donations. In the past, the money raised was added to the total fundraising of United Way of Northern New Mexico’s Community Action Fund. The money raised by the United Way Youth Team is now invested in programs focused on youth. Youth Team fundraising is invested in helping their peers through LinkCrew, a peer to peer mentoring program and in 2016, invested in training High School Staff on Youth Mental Health First Aid. “It is fitting that the money our Youth Team raised is helping their peers and lays the groundwork to help future students in our community.” says Kristy Ortega, Executive Director of United Way of Northern New Mexico. A generous sponsorship and many volunteers were provided by Zia Credit Union in 2015. The Youth Team cannot express enough thanks for all of the support Zia Credit Union has given them in this year’s campaign. Zia’s support made all the difference. Special Thanks to Morrie Pongratz for his vital role in the development of the team from year to year. Thank You!

“The United Way Youth Team kids are a force for good in our community. Each year the youth leading the events demonstrate stronger leadership skills. We are delighted to be witnesses to the growth in these young people as they plan and carry out these events. All of us who get the opportunity to participate in the events come away with renewed confidence in the strength of our youth.” 1. Pantone 7484C

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Thank you Youth Team supporters!

KRSN FM 107.1LA Daily PostLA Monitor

Los Alamos CountyHigh Elevation Restaurant

BR Brand CateringLos Alamos National BankLos Alamos Public Schools

Rio Grande SunSecret City Kitchen

LOS ALAMOS UNITED WAY YOUTH TEAM

~David Woodruff, CEO Zia Credit Union

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UNITED WAY WORKING ON COMMON GOOD

Over the last few year’s UWNNM has been researching the pressing needs in the community. We have identified an area that would provide significant benefits in a wide range of needs in the community we serve. Our studies have shown that Behavioral Health Issues is the link to many challenges we face and with our community partners we are committing many resources to this area. In 2015 United Way of Northern New Mexico began it’s Community Impact Project. The three main issues we identified that seem complimentary to other Behavioral Health initiatives are the following:• Lack of therapists in Los Alamos County • Impact of LANL Clearances on behavioral/mental health and services• “Normalizing” behavioral/mental health and the treatment associated with

it.

Our initial step in addressing the issue was making “stressballs” with the community. These, along with resources for those who felt they were “Beyond the Stressball” were our first step in an effort to educate the community on resources and normalize behavioral health as it relates to stress. We look forward to learning more from you and our community as we move forward with these efforts.

100+ Women Who Care

Behavioral Health Initiative - Stressballs?

Did you know that over the next five years it is forecasted that approximately 1,300 people would be retiring from Los Alamos National Laboratory alone! On top of that, according to the 2000 census projections, by 2030 New Mexico will move from 39th in the nation to 4th in the percentage of people older than 65. That is a lot of people who need to plan for the many dimensions of retirement including what to do with all that free time!In 2015 (UWNNM), in partnership with The Foundation for Financial Wellness, hosted a group of community members who wanted to make a meaningful impact and stay engaged in our community after retirement. In addition, The Foundation, a nonprofit organization offered an opportunity to learn more about financial

wellness through a behavior-based curriculum. “The United Way of Northern New Mexico really looks for opportunities to bring people together with the right resources for mutually beneficial relationships” Director Kristy Ortega expressed. Stay tuned for more courses in 2016!

2015 brought together a new and unique group of community minded people in Los Alamos, specifically, women and, almost 115 of them! The mission of the group is to reach out and help our community by collecting contributions for local non profits in the Los Alamos area. The

idea is to keep it local and have an impact that we can see in our community.The first year is dedicated to the Behavioral Health Awareness and an effort to ‘normalize’ behavioral health issues and the stigma associated with treating them. This powerful group had it’s first positive impact on those in need here in the Los Alamos area in 2015, granting out over $18,000 to nonprofits supporting behavioral health initiatives and programs in Los Alamos County. We are very excited to see what the future holds for this group in the New Year.

Forecasting for Retirement Life Seminar

Advocating for Community Health Profile UpdateMeasuring the impact nonprofit work is making on the community is a multi-layered process that, in many instances, may never be seen. Now, what does that mean? Suppose we have someone who is thinking of suicide. They find a local program geared towards helping this type of situation. How do you measure that suicide that was not attempted because this service is provided? United Way of Northern New Mexico has been using the Community Health Profiles to

guide how many of the resources are distributed. The initial profile, created with a Community Action Plan was dated 2011-2012 and, as we all know, times they are a changing! United Way staff began advocating to update this plan through the Los Alamos Community Health Council. Many other nonprofits chimed in and let

the council know how important the profile is to their organizations. In pleading their case, most mention that the Profile and its data are crucial when bringing funding for programs in our community. The Community Health Profile is created by a third party (compiled from sources like the NM Department of Health, Youth Risk and Resiliency Surveys, and many others.). It takes a comprehensive look at the makeup of a community, the challenges, and the need for services based on those challenges. United Way utilizes this profile to assist in focusing nonprofit resources in the most critical needs during our grant process. Los Alamos County is now reviewing recommendations in the latest profile to steer the Social Services Department to help gaps in services, either through direct county services, RFPs or both. Having United Way, the nonprofit sector, and Los Alamos County Government working together around the critical needs is a great win for the community. Rio Arriba County is in the process of getting their Health Profile updated and United Way looks forward to playing a role in helping address the needs identified. Having these profiles updated on a regular basis create measurables for the work in critical areas and, more importantly, focus services where they are needed most.

United Way is able to operate and work on critical community needs because of our Community Partnership with LANL/LANS and our Cornerstone Companies

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United Way of Northern New Mexico2015 - 2016 Board of Trustees

UNITED WAY STAFFKristy Ortega, Executive DirectorMarie Marroquin, Finance & Administrative DirectorJeremy Varela, Marketing & Program Coordinator

1200 Trinity Drive, 4th FloorPost Office Box 539Los Alamos, NM 87544505.662.0800www. UnitedWayNNM.org

United Way is able work on critical community needs because of our Community Partnership with LANL/LANS and the Cornerstone Companies above. Thanks to these organizations, 100% of your investments go directly to nonprofits and programs and United Way staff is able to advocate and work with the community to address critial community needs.

Steve BoerigterPresident

Don CobbJill CookJohanna JironKaty KorkosValerie Martinez

Carol ClarkVice President

Cathe McClardCynthia RooneyBob TrappManuel Valdez

CORNERSTONE COMPANIES

897Volunteer Hours

in 2015

VOLUNTEERS, YOU ARE AMAZING!People in communities working for the common good is a beautiful thing. We are so humbled that you chose to spend your time with us. Campaigns can be overwhelming at times and the United Way of Northern New Mexico happily thanks you for lending a helping hand in making our 2015 fundraising a success!

Josh, Kathy, and the San Martin de Porres Sisters all have fascinating stories of overcoming challenges thanks

to you. See success stories throughout the yearUnitedWayNNM.org

@UnitedWayNNM

We all need a helping hand through life. United Way’s 2-1-1 program provides resources to help beat a substance addiction, back on your feet after a job loss, locate food, housing, home repairs, clothing, childcare, mental health services, resources for youth or assistance with medical costs. The service is available by dialing 2-1-1 or on the web at

www.referweb.net/unnm. United Way of Northern New Mexico, Self Help, Inc., Con Alma, and Santa Fe Community Foundation partner to cover seven Northern New Mexico Counties. The call volume has more than doubled since 2013.

2015 PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEARLos Alamos National Laboratory is one of the biggest employers in Northern New Mexico and with that comes a responsiblity to help the region in which they are based. LANL has gone above and beyond their responiblities by investing in economic development, education, and community well-being. With United Way of Northern New Mexico they annually invest in critital community needs that allow United

Way to leverage resources while helping nonprofits become stronger. A good network of nonprofits working together to fill needs and gaps in services has ben made possible by LANL and LANS Commitment to Community.

Mary Beth Maassen has been on the Los Alamos Medical Center scene for a fairly short time and has already made a tremendous impact in and

around the community. In the past year alone, she has chaired the Los Alamos Relay for Life, organized a stellar fundraiser for Los Alamos Family Council and, participated in 100+ Women Who Care. These are just a few things Mary Beth has done to help this community thrive!

Margaret Ellis has been volunteering with the United Way of Northern New Mexico for many years! Her son was a member of the UWNNM Youth Team almost 8 years ago and, since then, Margaret has continued to help, not only with the Youth Team and their events, but also in the office and in the community! It’s people like Margaret who make this community wonderful!

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