The promises we make and keep with ourselves are the most important. And last year, I promised to do this blog every year because gratitude is the most potent form of magic.
However, the ongoing pandemic reality has also created a few new challenges and opportunities for many of us to shift our lives and businesses. So, although this was to be a #GivingTuesday blog, here it is a week later because I’ve been focusing on meeting all of my client deadlines, and I’ve also learned how downtime is necessary for replenishing.
I am writing this now to thank everyone in my life for helping me navigate this past year, and I look forward to expanded partnerships in 2022. As 2021 was my first full year as only freelancing at Constellation Creative, I’m ecstatic that I’ve met and beat my own business goals. I feel incredibly fortunate to work with so many great businesses and non-profits that I have even more to give this year. Here’s how I’m focusing my charitable efforts; if you are so moved, I’d love any support for these great organizations.
Harwood Museum of Art in Taos – It was a pleasure to collaborate to launch their new website this year, and this gem of a museum is worth supporting and visiting. https://harwoodmuseum.org/
Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico – This non-profit organization celebrates and provides professional development for New Mexico’s teachers. https://goldenapplenm.org/
Roadrunner Food Bank – So many in our community are still hurting from the pandemic and other systemic problems. https://www.rrfb.org/
100 Women Albuquerque – I’m honored to be among the first women to join this group of direct-action funding for nonprofits. https://www.facebook.com/100WomenAlbuquerque
KUNM – I rely on public radio to keep me informed, and KUNM does a fantastic job serving our community.https://www.kunm.org/
IFMA NM – I’ve also recently joined the board of the International Facilities Management Association for New Mexico as their Marketing Chair. https://ifmanm.org/
New Mexico Humanities Council – In 2022 I’m honored to join the New Mexico Humanities Council to help promote the arts and humanities in our excellent state. Expect to be hearing more about this soon. https://nmhum.org/
I feel so fortunate that I can give back in both my time and money this year. Thank you again to everyone who has been on this journey with me and enabled me to give back.
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Notice: AI was not used in writing this blog.
This blog article was written entirely by a real human being, Maresa Thompson, the old-fashioned way, with research and writing skills. AI was only used for spelling and grammar (so if you find any errors, blame the computer).