Wow! What A Year

As we begin the new year, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support and acknowledge some highlights from the year.

New Mexico GLBTQ Centers Highlights of 2010

• Opening New Mexico’s only GLBTQ community center in Las Cruces
• 28 Volunteers contributed over 1200 hours of service at the Las Cruces center
• 322 client visits between June and mid-December
• 13 regular monthly groups and activities (with more coming soon)
• ManREACH Gathering at Black River in August
• Candlelight Vigil with PFLAG Las Cruces in October
• Community Anti-bullying Initiative with County Commissioner Scott Krahling
• Proclamations from the Dona Ana County Commission and Las Cruces City Council for National LGBT Center Awareness Day September 15th

We accomplished all this in a challenging environment for all non-profits which makes the success that much sweeter.  There is still much that needs to be done and we look forward to the challenges of 2011.  Your support allows us to build on each success and creatively attack new challenges, thank you.

Some new things on the horizon include:

·         Reading Q – our new book club

·         Support Group in Spanish

·         Community Connections – our revitalized newsletter – both printed and electronic

·         Business Partners Program

·         Volunteer Appreciation events

Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous 2011.

David Stocum

Executive Director