Episode #18 ABQ Mom adopts one non-profit every year. This year we have chosen to work with the Getting Ahead, a program operated by Shine Partnership. It's a 16-session workshop for families of students in APS Title-1 Schools who wish to improve their economic stability.

Today, Katie Loeppke, Community Programs Director, for Shine Partnership joins us on the podcast to discuss the program. She explains how they support their participants as "investigators" in exploring and developing knowledge and tools to deal critically and creatively with their reality. Listen in to hear more about this great and inspiring program.

So how can you contribute to Getting Ahead?

1. Perhaps you or someone you know should apply to be part of the next round of workshops.

The next Getting Ahead workshops will begin in the fall. But applications are accepted year-round. Apply online here.

2. Participate in Shine’s current fundraiser: an online auction.
While Getting Ahead is partially funded by a grant from APS, Shine Partnership still has to raise money to fully fund each session of workshops. Their current fundraiser, an online auction, is now open until April 28. Bid on fabulous items such as baby and kids gear, furniture, brand-name purses, mountain bikes, and more! (I bid on Navajo tacos made in my home. I gotta win because how delicious does that sound!?) All the proceeds from this auction benefit the 2024-25 Getting Ahead Workshops.

Click here to access the auction. (And make sure to let us know what you win!)

3. Donate grocery gift cards.
Many Getting Ahead participants report that they initially signed up just to get the grocery gift cards. But they end up discovering so much more as the workshop progresses. So if you are in a financial position to donate gift cards for this program to help offset the costs, it would be so appreciated.

Please purchase gift cards in increments of $20 and $5. (Participants receive $20 for attending and $5 for doing homework.) You can purchase Smith’s gift cards online and have them shipped to the following address.

Shine Partnership
7001 San Antonio Drive NE, Suite H
Albuquerque, NM 87109


4. Mark your calendar for the Bling Show.
The Bling Show Fundraiser is a resale jewelry event that includes jewelry, scarves, and purses. The next event occurs on May 18 from 9 am – 2 pm at 7001 San Antonio Dr, NE, Suites M & N (NE corner of San Antonio and Louisiana). Proceeds of this fundraiser also benefit scholarships for the 2024-2025 Getting Ahead Workshops.

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• Meet "Getting Ahead," ABQ Mom's 2024 Nonprofit Spotlight
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