211 – Update

    • Project Santa

    We are excited for our 2nd Annual Project Santa! This year, we had 277 families sign up & will serve over 550 children!! A huge thank you to our event partners including, but not limited to: Hobbs Fire Department, Devon Energy, TFH, GSI, and many private donors

    • Warm Up Lea County

    Our Annual Warm UP Lea County Heater Drive has kicked off! We are now collecting heaters to distribute throughout Lea County. If you would like to donate, we are accepting heaters and monetary donations through February 2022

    • Community Coat Collection

    We will be collecting new & gently used coats beginning January 1st – February 28th! Our goal is to collect 200 coats! These coats will be distributed by The Salvation Army

    • Women United

    Women United officially kicked off our 2022 season with a recruitment social that culminated with 26 women signing up!

    Our mission is to engage with like-minded women, learn about community needs and philanthropy, and leverage collective giving to support human services for local children.

    We would love for you to join us as we champion for the women and children of Lea County

    • Elle Essential Kit Drive

    Women United is collecting new, travel sized toiletries and feminine hygiene products to create and distribute to women impacted by domestic violence and homelessness.

    Our goal is to create and distribute 200 kits to the following agencies: The Phoenix House, Option Inc., The Salvation Army & Hearts Desire

    • SAVE Lea County

    SAVE Lea County is on a mission to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide.

    We would love to have you join us as a volunteer or advisory committee member

    • LEADS: For Youth

    LEADS: for YOUTH is an opportunity to educate our county’s teens! Linking education, awareness of depression and suicide is a major goal of SAVE Lea County. Reach out today to find out how you can bring this to your class, youth group, team, or to your home!

    We are so excited about what is going on at United Way.

    If you would like to be involved or to learn more about any of the above projects, plea contact: 

    Lorena Castillo

    211@uwolc.org

    575-397-2303 Ext 211

    575-263-7321