Presented by:
Sesha Lee, Chief Mission Officer
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico
Date:
A Place for Opportunity: The
Santa Fe Opportunity Center
for changing lives.

United Way + OED: Building Financial Coaching in Santa Fe
• 2024: Partnership launched to explore expanding financial
coaching in Santa Fe
• 2024–25: Mapped the local financial services ecosystem and
convened community partners to identify opportunities for
collaboration
• 2025: United Way developed a sustainable volunteer
financial coaching model tailored to the community
• 2025–26: Trained community volunteers and established a
platform for coach training, client support, and financial
education
• 2026: Financial coaching pilot launched through United Way’s
nonprofit partner network
• Today: 30 clients engaged with 6 active volunteer
coaches, with the model continuing to grow

ALICE in New Mexico





Our Mission Our Vision

Our Programs & Services
NextSteps Reentry Services
We help institution-referred persons gain skills
and get jobs. Services begin pre-release and
continue post-release.
GoodSkills
We offer comprehensive job readiness training
classes such as hiring essentials and computer
skills.
for changing lives.
Currently in Santa Fe: Looking to the Future:
GoodJobs
We help people find long-term employment that
meets their needs, abilities, and interests.
Gateway To Work
We provide companies with pre-screened
candidates at no cost. They decide who to hire!
Senior Community Service Employment
We offer work experience to help low-income
seniors 55+ find employment in their community.
Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration
We help veterans who have lost (or who risk losing)
their homes to get jobs and social services.
We help stabilize housing for very low-income
veterans and their families.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families

• Better Participant Outcomes:
• Collaboration across providers and disciplines
• Shared expertise and resources
• Whole person support
• Increased Accessibility
• Improved Service Efficiency
Community Partnerships: Building a
Network of Support

The Opportunity Center GINM’s Opportunity
Center is a community
resource one-stop
shop.
• Multiple service
providers/discipline
s available in one
easy to access
location
• Enrollment in
GINM’s programs is
not required
• Services provided
are on a rotating
schedule

for changing lives.
A Community Resource Hub

Thank you.
Questions?
GoodwillNM.org
slee@goodwillnm.org
505.881.6401
Get in touch.