Home News And Events Services Pillars Our Services Kids Can About Us How You Can Help Contact Us COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO Proudly serving southern New Mexico since 1965 ABOUT US OUR MISSION & VISION CAASNM empowers and uplifts Southern New Mexicans through programs that build individual and family strength and resilience. Its board-approved mission is to partner with New Mexicans to overcome adversity by connecting communities, encouraging family wellness, empowering families and bridging resources—CAASNM’s four pillars of service in the community. The overall vision of CAASNM is to see southern New Mexicans live in thriving, equitable communities. OUR VALUES CAASNM has long maintained a system of values that speak to its cultural, economic, and wellness sensitive to the needs of families and children in its five-county service region. These values were restated by both CAASNM staff and board during the 2018 strategic planning process: CAASNM is an adaptive organization that believes: People want to thrive People can guide their own lives and overcome poverty and adversity People we serve will be treated with compassion and respect Everyone should have equitable access to healthy food; safe, sanitary and affordable housing; educational opportunities; gainful employment; and quality healthcare In being morally and ethically accountable Collaboration and teamwork will strengthen those we serve Families thrive when connected to their communities in meaningful ways Innovation is necessary to foster our vision and mission OUR PROGRAMS Bridging Resources BRIDGING RESOURCES Connecting families to community resources and benefits that can increase family and financial stability READ MORE Community Connections COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Collaboration between CAASNM and other independent organizations and programs in the community. READ MORE Family Empowerment FAMILY EMPOWERMENT Assistance for families to become more self-sufficient by providing programs and services that allow them to improve their economic quality of life. READ MORE Family Wellness FAMILY WELLNESS CAASNM’s Family Wellness helps to improve children’s nutrition, exercise, safety, and development. READ MORE A single mother of 3-year-old twins became a client of Thriving Families in 2019, referred by her physician. She was triaged to several community programs, including Aprendamos Early Intervention and HeadStart. She participated in an IDA program at CAASNM to save for education and which also improved her credit score. Her family became COVID-affected and was provided emergency assistance for utilities when she fell behind. Thriving Families continued its whole family approach to assist Bernice manage her family and also achieve her educational goals; she graduated with a degree in physiology from NMSU and will continue to her Master’s Degree. Bernice’s Story HOW YOU CAN HELP Copyright 2021 Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico | All Rights Reserved | Designed by We Are IT English