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T-Mobile raises $13K for food pantry project
T-Mobile employees raised thousands of dollars to patch and repair the parking lot at Storehouse New Mexico, according to a release from the food pantry.
As part of its “Pave the Way” campaign, T-Mobile raised more than $13,000 for the project. The company pledged to donate $10 per volunteer hour from their staff. T-Mobile staff members volunteered thousands of hours, and donated themselves, the release said.
“T-Mobile employees became a regular fixture at the Storehouse, sorting food, pushing full grocery carts and helping food pantry clients,” the release said. “This ‘sweat equity’ made all the difference, really engaging the T-Mobile team in the Storehouse mission. Donations poured in from employees through the T-Mobile giving portal, T-Mobile matched employee donations dollar for dollar, so this made a huge impact in reaching the fundraising goal.”
T-Mobile staff members have volunteered at Storehouse New Mexico for several years, sorting food, working with clients and organizing projects like holiday toy drives. A staff member prompted the parking lot project after asking Storehouse Executive Director Swarupa Watlington what the organization really needed, the release said.
“The team at T-Mobile really listened when we expressed the true needs of the food pantry,” Watlington said, according to the release. “Though a parking lot is not the most glamorous of projects, they volunteered thousands of hours to make sure the repairs could be done. The Storehouse team and our clients are incredibly grateful.”
The Storehouse provides food for about 45,000 New Mexicans every year, including about 10,000 children. For more information, visit www. StorehouseNM.org.
PNM’s United halftime kick to fund nonprofits
Public Service Company of New Mexico will raise money for 10 local nonprofits through the “PNM PowerKick” during halftime at New Mexico United’s home games throughout the rest of the soccer season.
At each home game, a fan will be chosen to kick three goals at halftime, earning up to $2,500 for that day’s designated charity.
The first kick will be from the 6-yard line and earns that night’s nonprofit a $500 donation from PNM, the second kick will be from the penalty spot and will earn a $750 donation, and the final kick will be from the 18-yard box and will earn a $1,250 donation. If all or some of the kicks are missed, that night’s nonprofit will still receive a minimum $1,500 PNM donation.
The first event was held at halftime of United’s June 16 game, and benefitted Storehouse New Mexico.
PNM will donate to the following nonprofits: Bienvenidos, July 9; Native New Mexico Lead, July 12; St. Felix’s Pantry, Aug. 18; HELP NM Inc., Sept. 4; El Refugio, Sept. 18; Girls Inc., Sept. 22; PB&J Family Services, Oct. 6; Partners in Education, Oct. 20; Thrive, Oct. 30.