ASEI Call for Applications Cohort two
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
22 July 2022
ADVANCING SOCIAL EQUITY INITIATIVE
CALL FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS
Las Cruces, New Mexico – APRENDAMOS and Covarrubias Family Fund invite eligible applicants to apply for the second cohort of the Advancing Social Equity Initiative – Fellowship (ASEI Fellowship). Two non-profit organizations will be awarded, and their participants will become fellows working towards building equity or equitable practices within their organization and community.
The Advancing Social Equity Initiative invites applications for the support of organizational capacity building resulting in impactful work and engagements that advance racial and social justice in Southern New Mexico.
The Advancing Social Equity Initiative’s goals are to build the capacity of emerging nonprofits in Southern New Mexico to align with evidence-informed equity models. This initiative fellowship aims to model and ground equity in the fabric of local nonprofits, thereby increasing well-being among staff and constituents with exponential impact in the community. This model may serve as inspiration for other area human service organizations to build collaborative power to ground equitable well-being efforts in the region.
ASEI FELLOWSHIP COHORT ONE
The inaugural ASEI Fellowship Cohort was made up of participant from Jardin de Los Ninos, NM CAFé, and APRENDAMOS. Fellows spent several months learning about how equity, inclusion, and social justice impact our community. Fellows participated in training sessions with Christine Robinson who is a seasoned thought leader with expertise in nonprofit and public sector systems, generative networks, and systems across the United States.
Robinson prioritizes intersectional equity in all her work. Intersectionality examines power dynamics, transcends communities, practices, and realms of society, and is grounded in application and practice. Intersectional equity goes a step further by recognizing and valuing each person’s multiple identities. Equity can be exhibited through an open invitation to participate, unbiased access, co-creation with those directly affected in building strategies and programs, and the infrastructure of institutions, systems, and communities.
“It was a great experience that educated me about equity, equality, resources, and much more support that can mentally assist me for career, educational, and personal growth.” – Lynette Rubio
“Participating in the ASEI gave us the opportunity to expand our knowledge and engage in critical thinking and deep reflection of ways we can advance social equity and better our community. It also allowed us to form connections and create a supportive environment for each person to grow as a person.” – Diana O’Brien
Cohort Two will have the opportunity to work with a different mentor, who will be announced at a later date.
ABOUT THE GRANT APPLICATION
Two nonprofit organizations will be awarded. Each will receive $5000 along with extensive training and learning opportunities with APRENDAMOS and Ivy Child International. The Advancing Social Equity Initiative- Fellowship, Opens July 5th, 2022 – Closes August 5th, 2022
This grant will be administered by the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. Applications can be submitted via hard copy or electronically.
Eligible Organizations:
• Any Human Services nonprofit in Southern New Mexico, those located in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County area, will be prioritized, with an annual operating revenue under $1.5 million.
• All applicants must have 501c3 status.
• Tribal, native and indigenous-led organizations in the area with a 501c3 are strongly encouraged to apply.
ABOUT THE APRENDAMOS AND COVARRUBIAS FAMILY FUND
The APRENDAMOS and Covarrubias Family Fund was established in 2020. This fund is a collaboration between Aprendamos Intervention Team, PA, also known as Aprendamos Family of Services, and the Covarrubias Family. The fund is held at the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico.
The fund plans to focus on advancing child and family health and well-being and education through a lens of abundance, diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with awareness and capacity building.
Currently, the fund has created the Advancing Social Equity Initiative to support nonprofit organizations committed to advancing social equity within their organization and, ultimately, our community.
“Jose and Antonia Covarrubias migrated to the United States to give their children an opportunity to live the American dream. By viewing life through a lens of abundance, the family embraced values of compassion, integrity, generosity and faith. Today, the Covarrubias Family wants to pay it forward with the hope that the seeds of giving will continue to be planted and fostered in southern New Mexico.” -Abel Covarrubias
ABOUT IVY CHILD INTERNATIONAL
Ivy Child is a multicultural, multilingual, and international nonprofit devoted to universal mindfulness education, prioritizing the needs of children and communities. Rose Felix Cratsley, Ph.D., CEO of Ivy Child International, and Christine Robinson, Advisor to Ivy Child International, have a tremendous amount of experience working with organizations, particularly communities of color, to expand diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
To learn more about Aprendamos Family of Services, visit https://aitkids.com/ or call 575-526-6682.
To learn more about the Advancing Social Equity Initiative, visit https://aitkids.com/foundation/
To learn more about the grant application requirements for the Advancing Social Equity Initiative, visit https://communityfoundationofsouthernnewmexico.org/grants-scholarships/apply-for-a-grant/
To learn more about Ivy Child International, visit https://ivychild.org/
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