La Casa, Inc.
Non-profit
800 S. Walnut, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Grants Awarded
2025
Outdoor Equity Fund
Dona Ana County
$12,073
La Casa, Inc. plans to host a week-long day camp, Camp Tierra Viva, in June 2026 for 20 children aged 8-17 from the emergency domestic violence shelter. The camp aims at fostering emotional healing and reconnection through culturally-relevant, trauma-informed outdoor activities such as guided hikes, explorations of agriculture, and traditional food and music sessions. Safety, trust and cultural identity are the core objectives, with locations distant from immigration checkpoints and routines that build trust, and activities that emphasize cultural heritage to ensure a secure, predictable, collaborative environment for healing and growth.
Total Grants Awarded: $12,073