Purpose and Themes A cohort of families started Saranam’s Financial Management course in January. This topic can be daunting and traumatic for various reasons. For some parents in our program this may be a whole new skill set to learn, or some may realize the impacts of their past choices. There may be strong feelings […]
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New Year, New Goals Are you making a new year’s resolution for 2026? If resolutions aren’t helpful or inspiring, consider what you would like your New Year’s mindset to be in 2026. See the Shift, Be the Shift When life is difficult and challenges are mounting one’s mindset is reactive. An individual is reacting to
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It’s early November— the leaves are changing, the temperatures are dropping, and we’re getting closer to the wonderous smells wafting from the kitchen filling up the home. Can you smell the spices of the pumpkin pie cooling on the counter? Do you smell the juicy turkey? Can you smell the cinnamon of the apple pies?
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Saranam has been in the Albuquerque community for over 21 years! Everyone we’ve met over the years, was introduced to this organization differently which makes it more special. One may have heard of Saranam from a friend, on the news, or at a presentation. We spoke with Betty Wilson, a volunteer and donor, who first
At Saranam we believe in continual improvement which means that assessment and evaluation are part of our regular process. Over the past five years we have worked with UNM’s Evaluation Lab (graduate student researchers) on projects that have been built on each other so that we are able to complete a rigorous, two-year mixed methods
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Power of Youth Youth make a difference in our Saranam community— a big difference. Throughout the year students, youth groups, troops, and individuals help in so many ways. Their help at Saranam is impactful for the organization and for themselves. So far in 2025, 40% of our volunteers have been youth under the age of
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Memories from Childhood We all have memories from childhood of what we dreamed of doing when we would grow up. We cherish our favorites, laugh at the silly ones, and pause at some of the tougher memories. As small children, we may not have understood what a hope or a dream was, but we wanted
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Waiting for the Special Season Soon families will be moving into their fully furnished homes at both of Saranam’s campuses. All year long people in Albuquerque have donated household items, furniture, and décor. Each week, volunteers sort and organize the donations and store them in our temporary storage areas. To name a few of the items—bed
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Changing the Trajectory Can you imagine sleeping in your car with your children and feeling isolated in this big world? Then go into a program where you’re overwhelmed by the welcome, comfort, and beds for your children. Plus, the program offers resources, life skills, a path for your education, and a supportive community. It can
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Did you know April is stress awareness month? Everyone manages varying levels of stress each and every day. There are stressful situations that may involve finances, your job, or even trying to find that second blue sock when folding laundry. There are good stresses that motivate or inspire one to meet a deadline verses bad
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