When I think about my late grandmother, I remember the spark of humor that twinkled in her eyes, the wise sayings that she recited on a daily basis, and the knowledge that she had Alzheimer’s disease. Though she was diagnosed with Young-onset Alzheimer’s disease at age 64, to the unwitting stranger she seemed like a
Funder Highlight – United Way of Northern New Mexico
Los Alamos Family Council has been blessed with the support of our community since we were founded in 1962. Much of our original funding was provided by The Los Alamos Community Chest, the predecessor to the United Way of Northern New Mexico. Since then, United Way of Northern New Mexico has continued to be one
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Recognized each May since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month is intended to bring attention to the prevalence of mental health issues in the United States. In a year filled with stress of isolations, closures, and restrictions, mental health may or may not be in the forefront of the minds
Employee Highlight – Bailey Martinez
Bailey is a true favorite staff member for the youth at the YACs. We are proud to have Bailey as part of our team. Bailey Martinez is currently one of our Site Directors at the Youth Activity Centers. She joined the Los Alamos Family Council team in December 2016 after working with Pojoaque Valley School
Alcohol Awareness Month
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. There are approximately 95,000 alcohol-related deaths in the United States each year. 14 million US adults struggle with alcohol use or substance use disorders. Another 414,000 US teens struggle as well. Here in Los Alamos, nearly 29% of our high school students report current alcohol use. That’s around 325
Donor Highlight – Sherry Willis
Sherry Willis is long-time local of Los Alamos, working and retiring from Los Alamos National Laboratory. Willis served on the Los Alamos Family Council Board in September 2016 after being recruited by then Executive Director, Joy Beery. Willis served on the Board until April 2020, serving as Vice President of the Board for three years.
Healthier Home Tips – March 2021
Our days are getting longer. The snow is beginning to melt. We are nearing the one-year mark for the beginning of social isolation, but the vaccine been given to twice as many people as have been infected in the last year. The cold isn’t over, but there is warmth and sunshine ahead. Many use Spring
Donor Highlight – Austin Evans
Austin Evans joined the Los Alamos Family Council board of directors in August 2019 and was elected as Vice President of the board in December 2020. When asked why he joined the board, Evans replied, “Everyone in our community deserves quality, affordable counseling services and access to the Youth Activity Centers that help build resilient,
Healthier Home Tips – January 2021
Gone are the oranges and browns of autumn decorations. Gone too are the evergreens of Christmas decorations that we saw throughout stores. Now the seasonal aisles are filled with pinks and reds in preparing for Valentine’s Day. While celebrated for over 1,500 years, it wasn’t until British poet Geoffrey Chaucer paired his poem “The Parliament
Welcome to the Board!
The Los Alamos Family Council board of directors met on Monday December 28th for their regularly scheduled meeting. At that meeting the board of directors voted to approve the application of David Todd Harmon to the Board. David Todd Harmon has resided in Los Alamos since 2016. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer for