Empty Stocking Fund, Nov. 28, 2022
Nov. 28—The Empty Stocking Fund is a 41-year-old 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 will be accepted through Nov. 30.
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.
2022 goal: $375,000.
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, N.M., 87504-1827. Cash and coin donations are always welcome. Those can be dropped off at the offices of the newspaper at 150 Washington Ave. 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.
To apply: Applications for help are open through Nov. 30. People can apply online at santafenewmexican.com/empty_stocking. Applicants who do not have access to a computer can complete an application online at the following locations, free of charge:
u Santa Fe Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.
u La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.
u Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive.
u New Mexico Workforce Connection, 525 Camino de los Marquez.
Applicants can also call 505-577-4220.
Donations, Nov. 12 to Nov. 14Anonymous: $102.56
Virginia Asman: $100
Victoria Beardsley: $100
Kim Caylor — In memory of Kate, Brenda, Marie and Jim: $1,000
Valerie Frost: $200
Walter Futrell: $500
Ernie and Laura Gutierrez: $300
Diane and John Jennings: $500
Pauline Kielbasa: $500
Kelly and Marilyn Murphy: $255.93
Carlos and Janet Ortiz: $500
Margaret A. Powers: $40
Mary Anne and Allen Sanborn: $500
Patricia and Michael Sullivan: $115
Cumulative total: $36,088.62
