Empty Stocking Fund, Dec. 9, 2023
Dec. 8—The Empty Stocking Fund is a longstanding project of The New Mexican. Each year, hundreds of people receive aid from the fund during the holiday season to help cover rent payments, medical bills, utility costs, car repairs, home improvements and other needs.
Who it helps: Applicants, who must live within 50 miles of Santa Fe and must provide documents that provide proof of their identity, are considered without regard to race, age, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation. Applications are now closed.
How it works: Applications for funding are carefully vetted. Members of the Empty Stocking Committee review requests, meet with each qualifying applicant to examine records of outstanding bills or other needs and verify the applicant's income. If a request is approved, the committee sends a check directly to the service supplier. Requests can be as much as $2,500 per household depending on the need.
2023 goal: $399,000.
This holiday charity project, which began in 1981, is jointly administered by the Santa Fe Community Foundation, Enterprise Bank and Trust, the Salvation Army, Presbyterian Medical Services, The Life Link, Habitat for Humanity, Esperanza Shelter, Youth Shelters and Family Services, Gerard's House and a private individual.
To donate: Make your tax-deductible donation online by visiting santafenewmexican.com/empty_stocking or mail a check to The New Mexican's Empty Stocking Fund c/o The Santa Fe Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1827, Santa Fe, 87504-1827. Cash and coin donations are always welcome. Those can be dropped off at the offices of the newspaper at 150 Washington Ave., Suite 206. Donors can request to remain anonymous.
If you can provide a service such as roofing or home repairs, contact Habitat for Humanity at repairs@santafehabitat.org. If you can contribute food, clothing, toys, housewares, furniture, firewood or other items or services, call the Salvation Army at 505-988-8054.
Donations
Anonymous: $50
Anonymous: $103.09
Anonymous: $500
Anonymous: $257.73
Anonymous: $100
Anonymous: $300
Anonymous: $200
Anonymous: $350
Kay Leigh Hagan: $500
Wendell and Harriett Harris: $100
Jim and Claudia Hauer: $50
David Henkel and Cleo Griffith: $500
John and Victoria Hennelly: $200
Helen and William Hensley: $100
Bruce and Ellen Herr: $300
Raymond and Dolores Herrera — In memory of Colette Herrera Tiner: $100
Hill Associates: $100
Jim and Tina Hille: $250
Laura J. Holt: $103.09
Jack Huberman and Nina Dougherty: $300
Pamela S. Hyde: $100
Gerard and Janet Iff: $1,030.93
Christa and Rich Irell: $154.64
Jack and MaryLou Davis Foundation: $5,000
Diane and John Jennings: $500
Brian and Gretchen Johnson: $260
George Johnson: $100
Patty and Mark Johnson: $103.09
Peter and Patricia Karlovitz: $200
Scott and Rita Karns: $200
Pauline Kielbasa: $1,030.93
Charles and Anita King: $100
Margeaux Klein and Joan Baker: $250
Cumulative total: $134,425.66
