IN REMEMBRANCE OF POLLY ARANGO
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Tribute to Polly Arango
My heart is broken with the loss Polly Arango. She was the greatest role model, mentor and friend that anyone could have. She contributed so much to whom I am and to what Parents Reaching Out has become. I, along with many others, will miss her—she will forever be a wonderful memory. - Sallie VanCuren, Executive Director
Polly Arango, co-founder of Parents Reaching Out, and dear friend, supporter, advocate, and mentor, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 26th, in an accident. She will be missed tremendously by our organization, as well as by the families and other organizations she has influenced in so many ways in New Mexico, throughout the country, and the world. Parents Reaching Out cannot express adequately how devastating this loss is, as Polly has contributed more to our world than most anyone we could name. She has touched all our hearts in unexplainable ways through her hard work and devotion to families.
Polly spent decades tirelessly working to ensure that children with special needs receive the access to education and health care they deserve, as well as helping to educate and organize the families who care for these children. After co-founding Parents Reaching Out, she went on to co-found Family Voices and worked extensively at NM Voices for Children. She is an example for us and an inspiration to us and will be sorely missed.
Our hearts go out to her family as they grieve her loss.
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How will my donation be used?
Parents Reaching Out has been serving families in New Mexico for 25 years. The majority of our funding comes from the Federal Government, but those grants do not cover our entire budget. We provide services at no cost to the families that receive them, but to continue this work we need donations from supporters like you. Please help us sustain our work in the community by giving a donation.
Parents Reaching Out is registered with the Internal Revenue service as a 501(c) 3 organization, meaning that your donation is tax-deductable. Many companies match employee donations made to nonprofit organizations like Parents Reaching Out. Check with your employer to see if they will match your contribution!
Parents Reaching Out offers trainings and workshops that are provided for families at no cost. Your donation will ensure that we can continue this service to the community.
In addition, Parents Reaching Out hosts an Annual Family Leadership Action Network Conference. Each year, PRO collaborates with several organizations to teach families new skills and time to connect with one another. PRO heavily subsidizes the cost of attendance, which includes conference fees, hotel rooms, food, and workshop materials. Families who wish to attend pay a small fee to cover the rest of cost. Your donation can sponsor a family to attend this conference. $300 will cover the cost for one family to attend this conference and gain valuable tools to advocate for their children. PRO has received extremely positive evaluations from the attendees. Families report feeling empowered after the workshops, and glad to have the chance to network with other families in New Mexico.
