The High Mountain Youth Project of Lincoln County, New Mexico, (HMYP) envisions a loving and caring community where all youth are protected, empowered, loved, respected and treated with dignity.
Our Mission
The mission of High Mountain Youth Project of Lincoln County, New Mexico, is to involve the communities of Lincoln County to provide a comprehensive net for youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
HIGH MOUNTAIN YOUTH PROJECT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law.
The Goals of the High Mountain Youth Project are to help youth be safe, healthy, educated, employed, housed, and self-sufficient.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to involve the communities of Lincoln County, New Mexico, in providing a comprehensive safety net for youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
OUR VISION
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The High Mountain Youth Project of Lincoln County, New Mexico, (HMYP) envisions a loving and caring community where all youth are protected, empowered, loved, respected and treated with dignity.
The High Mountain Youth Project Board of Directors is composed of professional and caring community members who donate their time, efforts, and resources for the good of youth in our communities. The Board is expanding and is currently accepting nominations for 2025-2026.
President – Rev. Laurie Benavides Vice President – Vivian Isaacs Treasurer – Dr. Clayton Alred Recording Secretary – Maria Misquez Corresponding Secretary – vacant Directors for Community Relations – Dr. Winona Stoltzfus, Jeffery West Directors for School Relations – Megan Rabourn, Luisa Rodriguez
Board of Directors Visioning Statement
By 2030, High Mountain Youth Project of Lincoln County, New Mexico will have a high functioning board and staff, increased community involvement and support, financial sustainability, and all components of a comprehensive safety net in place, operating at a high level of service delivery to empower youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness to be safe, healthy, educated/employed, housed, and self-sufficient in order to fulfill the Mission of High Mountain Youth Project
Core Values of the High Mountain Youth Project of Lincoln County, New Mexico
Our Core Values are the foundation of our work at High Mountain Youth Project of Lincoln County, New Mexico. They define who we are as an organization, how we make decisions, and how we strive to serve our clients and community. These values ensure that we remain dedicated to our mission to provide a comprehensive safety net for youth experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness:
Integrity:
oUpholding the highest ethical standards in all actions and decisions.
oActing with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all financial andoperational matters.
Mission Focus:
oPrioritizing the achievement of the organization’s mission above personalinterests.
oMaking decisions that align with the nonprofit’s goals and the needs of thecommunity it serves.
Stewardship:
oResponsible management of the organization’s resources (financial, human, andphysical).
oEnsuring the long-term sustainability and viability of the nonprofit.
Collaboration:
oFostering a positive and productive working relationship among board members,staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
oWorking effectively as a team to achieve common goals.
Inclusivity:
oCreating an environment of respect and inclusivity for all individuals, regardlessof background, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any othercharacteristic.
Innovation:
oEncouraging creativity and embracing new ideas to improve the organization’seffectiveness and impact.
oAdapting to changing circumstances and exploring new opportunities.
Transparency:
oOpenly and honestly communicating with all stakeholders about theorganization’s activities, finances, and progress while maintaining client confidentiality.
Accountability:
oTaking responsibility for the board’s actions and decisions.
oRegularly evaluating the board’s performance and making necessary adjustments.
