El Valle Community Center

“Library erate program 1,199 total 1,199”

“Expenses telephone & communications 1,578 office furniture 1,974 computer equipment 6,643 liability insurance 613 supplies 3,230 equipment & maintenance 10,269 donations to others 5,257 program expenses 1,091 bank fees 152 taxes & licenses 10 fines & penalties 102 total 30,919”

“Grants receivable 13,000 0 prepaid expenses and deferred charges 0 123 deposits receivable 0 208 total 13,000 331”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 315 1,319”

“Serving the population of el valle by providing a venue for delivery of charitable, recreational, and educational programs and services, including community outreach, charitable support, education resources, and library services.”

“Community center our work in 2022 was marked by the cataclysmic hermits peak and calf canyon fire that began in spring, burned hundreds of thousands of acres, and consumed the homes, lands, and livelihoods of many in the area. In response to the need created by the fire, the community center, working in coordination with local parishes, became a hub for receiving and distributing donated food, water, clothing, and bedding, and a source of information about temporary housing resources. The center worked throughout the year to expand food access for the community through our new food pantry. In partnership with the santa fe food depot, we were able to open pantry doors in late autumn and had immediate success, serving over 100-150 households per months during the first quarter of operation. The pantry provides fresh produce and basic bulk supplies in an area classified as a food desert and provides critical support, especially for low-income families and seniors, during a time of rapidly rising food costs. Additionally, we help residents apply for wic cards to offset food costs during summer farmers markets. The center continues to provide flagship community programs to support children and families such as the yearly back to school drive, a christmas gift giveaway, and a springtime easter egg hunt.”

“Library the library entered its second full year of partnering with the local elementary school to provide weekly storytelling sessions to each class in grades k - 5. Sessions provide language enrichment, through exposure to narrative structures, vocabulary, and oral processing. Session activities enhance these elements with retelling and writing practices that builds memory and creativity and supports social emotional growth through empathy and understanding. The library has expanded its services to the schools with participation in after school programming and tutoring sessions for children in grade k-4. Through one-on-one assessment, assistance, and fun activities, we help identify and target gaps in critical reading and literacy skills.”