Empty Stocking Fund, Dec. 19, 2023

Dec. 18—The Empty Stocking Fund is a long-standing 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: $100

Anonymous: $100

Anonymous, in memory of Joe and Ernie Fernandez: $200

Anonymous, in memory of Annie Gordon: $250

Anonymous, in honor of John Nichols: $100

Anonymous, in Honor of Jody Soper: $103.09

Beth Schaefer: $249

Sarah Schlanger and Signa Larralde: $200

S. Gene and Kathy Schofield: $1,000

Mary Ann Shaening: $103.09

A. Shapiro, in memory of Debbie Shapiro: $100

Bob Soza: $1,000

Andy Spitler: $257.73

Jenni St. Clair, in memory of Donna Weiss: $103.09

Carol and Tom Stephens: $250

Karen Stoll, in memory of Brooks Shera: $500

Kimberly Sweet: $100

Richard and Kim Tate: $103.09

Lucia Teutsch, in memory of Gil Teutsch, the love of my life: $206.19

The Golden Eye: $200

"The Sons of the American Legion" Montoya y Montoya Post 1: $200

Todd Tierney: $1,030.93

Jeff Toomey and Joy Trainor: $103.09

Joe and Nancy Treat: $103.09

Zoe Trimmer and Family, in memory of Len: $200

Deborah J Trouw, CFP, in honor of Elevation Wealth Partners clients: $2,500

Cumulative total: $229,099.45