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Casa de Peregrinos Honored with Exceptionalism Award and Grant

KVIA••Katrina Villarreal
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Casa de Peregrinos, a nonprofit organization based in Las Cruces, has been awarded the 2025 Exceptionalism Award for New Mexico, along with a $30,000 grant from the Anderson Charitable Foundation. This recognition highlights their significant efforts in combating food insecurity and their collaborative work with government entities to support families in Doña Ana County. Lorenzo Alba, the Executive Director, emphasized that this funding will enhance their capacity to address immediate needs while developing sustainable solutions to hunger. The award underscores the organization's leadership and impact within the community.

Key Details: • Casa de Peregrinos received the award and grant in 2025. • The grant amount is $30,000 from the Anderson Charitable Foundation. • The organization focuses on food insecurity in Doña Ana County.

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Las CrucesDoña Ana CountyCasa de PeregrinosLorenzo AlbaCate SittonAnderson Charitable Foundation

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