Last week, Ann Lyn Hall, Prosperity Works CEO, attended the annual GroundWorks Conference in Albuquerque. Vu Le, the host of the website 'Nonprofit AF', and author of a new book, Reimagining Non-Profits and Philanthropy, was an amazing keynote speaker.

Protect your money from scams and theft by receiving upcoming federal payments into a federally insured, certified account. Find a list of participating banks and credit unions that offer safe, affordable accounts in your area at bankonnewmexico.org.

Don’t miss the upcoming #BankOnNewMexico Coalition Meeting on 4/14! This year’s theme is “Young People and Banking,” highlighting how we can better connect youth to safe financial services. This is a statewide hybrid event, register today! In-person: heyor.ca/aVuO8T Virtual: heyor.ca/GnUQpM

Our Economic Equity Director, Delma, recently attended the JAG NM Career Development Conference to share information on Bank On Youth Accounts with teens who may need them as they enter the workforce.

Join us for our Bank On New Mexico Coalition Meeting on April 14th! This year's theme is 'Young People and Banking', and is a hybrid event to help those across our large state attend. Register today! In-person Registration: heyor.ca/aVuO8T Virtual Registration: heyor.ca/GnUQpM

April is Financial Literacy Month, a time to highlight the importance of building the knowledge and skills that help individuals and families achieve financial stability and opportunity.

Register for the 2026 New Mexico Extreme Heat, Health, and Resiliency Summit happening April 22-23. Hosted by Healthy Climate New Mexico, this summit will present critical information on how extreme heat impacts us all. Learn more and register: heyor.ca/7cjcrg

#ProsperityKids Highlight: Carlos Carlos will be graduating later this year and has an exciting future ahead with plans to attend the University of Chicago. While he’s still deciding on his major, we know he will do amazing things as he begins this next chapter.

Register for our upcoming Financial Capability classes happening over the next 7 weeks! We'll be hosting in-person and virtual classes on a variety of financial topics designed to give you the tools you need to be successful!

Welcome Chase to the #BankOnNewMexicoCoalition! Their Secure Banking account is now Bank On certified and available for New Mexicans to sign up for in branch or online. Learn more about the account here: heyor.ca/Rscv32

We will be at the #EarthDayFestival on 4/26 at Balloon Fiesta Park, and we’d love to see you there. Stop by our booth to learn more about our work! This free, family-friendly event celebrates our planet with community orgs, music, food, and activities. Get free tickets through 3/31: heyor.ca/giDyqZ

Save money and support clean energy by signing up for #CommunitySolar! Community Solar allows homeowners and renters the ability to power their homes with renewable energy - no rooftop panels needed! Learn more and sign up today: heyor.ca/r4Ivl1

We are grateful to Cynthia Kolson for her generous gift. Cynthia recently donated several pieces of artwork created by her mother, artist Wanda Blake, which will now hang in our offices. Thank you for helping make our office brighter and for sharing your mother's artistry with our community!

We're participating in EMNRD's Community Resilience Working Group that launched yesterday. The goals of the group include: identifying community priorities and needs; exploring the best ways to integrate state and local resilience efforts; and providing input on climate tools. More: heyor.ca/dthpDG

Congrats to our partner StreetVision Housing Strategies on the recent groundbreaking for the Cottages at Chama Street! These four lots near Louisiana and Central will be turned into a 20-unit cottage development thanks to capital outlay money from the State of New Mexico.

The federal government is ending paper check payments for benefits like Social Security and tax refunds. Open a safe, no overdraft fee, certified banking account to make sure you continue to receive your money. Learn more at bankonnewmexico.org.

We're welcoming #NMCAN to the #BankOnNewMexico Coalition. They authentically engage young people who have experienced family separation to advocate for systems change that improves their transition to adulthood. Learn more about our coalition and members here: heyor.ca/ysQYRy

Thank you to our colleagues at Future Focused Education for another great EdUprising conference last week! We got to talk to many young people (and adults) about safe and affordable Bank On Certified accounts. We also got to share about our Guaranteed Basic Income work with One Generation and APS.

We’re currently looking for construction services to provide energy-efficient retrofits and upgrades to support the Community Energy Efficiency (CEED) program for low-income households in Albuquerque and Bernalillo with high-energy burdens. Learn more and download the RFP: heyor.ca/6lgcT7

Welcome #UMBBank, to the #BankOnNewMexicoCoalition! Their UMB Check-Free Banking account is available at all UMB locations across New Mexico. Learn more about their account and our partners here: heyor.ca/K8Zjcv

Thank you to all of the NM legislators for all your work during the 2026 legislative session. This year’s session included significant debate and action on key issues affecting families and communities across our state, and we appreciate the time, effort, and commitment you put into public service.

Please join us in welcoming Marla to our team as our new Energy Efficiency Project Manager! Marla will help lead our energy efficiency efforts, working with partners and communities to lower energy costs, improve home comfort, and expand access to clean energy solutions across New Mexico.

I’m excited to share that I’m presenting at this year’s EdUprising Conference in partnership with #FutureFocusedEducation. I hope you’ll join me for my presentation about our Guaranteed Basic Income project with #APS to support Indigenous youth. heyor.ca/rRuQir

For 25 years, Prosperity Works has been about more than programs; it’s been about people. About creating a workplace where staff feel valued, and building community-rooted solutions that strengthen New Mexico families. Read more: heyor.ca/dh5wka

We love New Mexico — its land, its people, and the stories that shape our communities. Check out What We Love: New Mexico and watch stories from across the state. 👉 welovenm.org

Thank you to these amazing Senators for supporting the Clear Horizons Act! Thank you for planning ahead and making a commitment to our shared future! A big thank you to sponsors Senate Pro Tem Mimi Stewart and Senator Angel Charley for sponsoring this bill!

I’m excited to share that I’m presenting at this year’s EdUprising Conference in partnership with #FutureFocusedEducation. I hope you’ll join me for my presentation about our Guaranteed Basic Income project with #APS to support Indigenous youth. You can register today at heyor.ca/rRuQir #EdUprising

The US Dept of Treasury is ending paper checks for federal benefits like tax refunds and Social Security. Open a bank or credit union account to make sure you receive your money without delay. Visit #BankOnNewMexico for a list of safe, affordable banking accounts in NM: heyor.ca/9VYAuU

Climate change is already costing NM over $5 billion economically, socially, & environmentally. A new report & dashboard from #NMVoicesforChildren reveals how our communities are already paying for wildfire damage, water shortages, health impacts, & more. Read more: heyor.ca/d6BlGJ

The #ClearHorizonsAct passed two committees. Next stop Senate Floor. NM families need stability and predictability. The #ClearHorizonsAct locks in long-term pollution reduction goals already set by the state, protecting families from rising costs.

Bank On New Mexico is excited to welcome #GoodwillIndustriesofNewMexico as a new community partner and coalition member! Check out the Partner Calendar to find out when we will be on-site at their Opportunity Center to share about safe and affordable checking accounts: heyor.ca/IrYHk1

See how energy upgrades can make a real difference. This video highlights the energy efficiency improvements completed by our partners at Energy Works, from insulation to efficiency upgrades, helping residents lower their energy bills, improve comfort, and reduce energy use. heyor.ca/L3SKSv

Community Solar is helping New Mexicans save money while supporting clean, renewable energy. When you sign up through Prosperity Works, you join a shared solar project that lowers monthly electricity costs and strengthens energy equity across our state. Sign up today: heyor.ca/eAblzR

The #ClearHorizonsAct (SB 18) took an important step forward this week, advancing out of the Senate Conservation Committee after strong public support from communities across NM. We support long-term planning that protects our climate while addressing affordability and energy costs for families.

🗣️ “We stand strong to make sure that we protect our air, our land, & future generations.” – Ahtza Chavez Ahtza supports SB18 because this is about more than policy, it’s about protecting what we love & ensuring that our communities & future generations can thrive. #clearhorizonsnm

The Clear Horizons Act gives biz what they ask for: clear goals, consistent rules & a stable planning horizon by putting NM’s pollution limits into law, replacing uncertainty w/ durable, long-term planning. Planning is smart economics & good for family & state budgets. #ClearHorizonsAct #NMLeg

Accountability shouldn’t be optional & our legislators should ensure that family budgets are protected by limiting damaging pollution at the source. #ClearHorizonsAct #ActOnClimate #NMLeg

We've been helping New Mexicans lower their energy bills, create safer homes, and experience comfort through energy efficiency upgrades with funding from the #CEEDBlockGrant. These upgrades create real impact through residential energy efficiency and we need to continue to invest. heyor.ca/0BWWa6

We’re thrilled to share that our Founder Emerita and Clean Energy Leader, Ona Porter, was honored with a Leadership in Energy Efficiency Award from the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project.

Hear from NM leaders, including Sen. Mimi Stewart, Councilor Fiebelkorn, CSCNM’s Christian Casillas, and Prosperity Works founder Ona Porter, on why investing in energy efficiency matters, and how scaling these programs can cut energy costs for low-income #NewMexicans. Watch: heyor.ca/gFq2u3

This year, #ProsperityWorks celebrates 25 years of advancing financial empowerment, equity, and opportunity across NM! What began as a bold vision has grown into a statewide effort supporting families through savings programs, safe banking access, clean energy solutions, and long-term asset building

We recently celebrated our founder, Ona, as she enters retirement. Her vision laid the foundation for 25 years of Prosperity Works, advancing financial empowerment, equity, and opportunity for New Mexicans. Her impact continues to shape everything we do.

Thank you to all our wonderful Bank On New Mexico steering committee members as we start a new year! 🔹 #CommunityActionAgencyofSouthernNM 🔹 #CreditUnionAssociationofNM 🔹 #FirstConvenienceBank 🔹 #FutureFocusedEducation 🔹 #GuadalupeCreditUnion 🔹 #JumpStartCoalitionofNM 🔹 #NusendaCreditUnion

Looking for an easy way to lower your electricity bill? Sign up for #CommunitySolar and receive credits on your utility bill, no rooftop panels or installation required. Enrollment is free and available to renters and homeowners. Sign up: heyor.ca/eAblzR

Congratulations to #RioGrandeCreditUnion on certifying a THIRD Bank On account! Their CU Succeed youth account is for kids aged 13-17, to help kids learn how to spend and save responsibly. Learn more about the account here: heyor.ca/bpvjjM @cfefund.bsky.social

Happy New Year from all of us at Prosperity Works! As we welcome the year ahead, we’re grateful for the community, partners, and supporters who help make our work possible. Here’s to continuing to build opportunity, stability, and prosperity for New Mexicans in the year to come.

As we ring in 2026, there’s still time to make an end-of-year gift. Your donation today helps expand financial opportunity, clean energy access, and economic stability for families across NM, and is tax-deductible for 2025! Close out the year by investing in a more equitable future heyor.ca/3Cloeq

Recently, we celebrated a #HabitatforHumanity groundbreaking alongside Monica (in navy), an IDA saver through Greater Albuquerque Habitat and Olive (black & pink jacket), whose new home is also becoming a reality after participating in an IDA through Lutheran Family Services. Give: heyor.ca/3Cloeq

This year, families across NM used our programs to open bank accounts, access clean energy savings, invest in their children’s futures, and gain the financial tools they need to thrive. Your end-of-year gift helps us reach even more communities in 2026. Give: heyor.ca/3Cloeq

Our Economic Success Director, Delma Madrigal, is bringing Prosperity Works’ mission into the classroom through Junior Achievement. She’s teaching her adult daughter’s 5th-grade APS class about budgeting, entrepreneurship, and career readiness — building financial confidence early!