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Join us in supporting La Vida Felicidad in our 2nd annual Dash on the Ditch 5k/10k Fun Run and Family Fundraising event on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2013 at Heritage Park in Los Lunas.  The event is in partnership with the Village of Los Lunas.

In addition to the 5k and 10k runs, there will also be a 1 mile Family walk and plenty of entertainment including music by Jam Session and the New Mexico Special Orchestra and various other performances.  There will be food, jumpers for the kids, face painting, and much more!  You won’t want to miss it!

Visit our Fundraising page for more information and for sponsorship opportunities.

Register today at: http://www.active.com/running/los-lunas-nm/dash-on-the-ditch-2013

La Vida Felicidad invites you to look at the changes and accomplishments in our programs and services that have taken place over the past year as well as recognition of our donors and volunteers, in our 2012 Annual Report.

La Vida would like to thank all of the local businesses that have supported us in the past few months by holding fundraising events to benefit La Vida’s programs.

A big thank you goes out to Denny’s Restaurant in Los Lunas.  General Manager Keri Hanley and District Manager Francine Cassiday organized and hosted a Spaghetti Dinner, donating 100% of the proceeds to La Vida.  They also purchased two bicycles to raffle off, donating all proceeds to La Vida.

La Vida would also like to thank Baskin Robbins, Panda Express, and Quizno’s in Los Lunas for holding fundraising events in which they donated 20% of the proceeds to La Vida!

We have been holding these events around the community not only to raise money, but to help spread the word about our services.  We also want to get the word out about our upcoming 1st annual Jog for Joy, Dash on the Ditch 5k/10k Fun Run & Family Fundraising Event!  Register Now!

La Vida Felicidad is proud to accept the Business of the Year award from the Valencia County Hispano Chamber of Commerce.   The award was given at the VCHCC luncheon at Teofilo’s Restaurant on August 8, 2012.  Thank you VCHCC for your ongoing support of La Vida’s programs and services and for recognizing La Vida Felicidad!

See all of the details of how La Vida Felicidad’s first annual Jog for Joy Dash on the Ditch event turned out on our Fundraising Events page.

We would like to thank everyone who donated toys for La Vida Felicidad’s toy drive this year.  The toy drive was very successful and we were able to distribute toys for many of the needy children who receive early childhood services at La Vida and their siblings.  This meant a great deal to the children, thank you!

La Vida’s Early Childhood Services Department also   held an Open House on December 16, 2011.  Thank you to all of you who came to visit our child care center and meet with our Early Intervention and Child Care staff.

Visitors learned about services La Vida offers, toured the child care center, and were entertained by the children with some holiday songs!

Shown from left to right: Jill Barker, La Vida's Development Specialist; Ignacio Perez, La Vida's COO; Beverly Bien, La Vida's CEO; Christine Morrell, BCBSNM Manager of IHS Operations

BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico values giving and strong community involvement by supporting local nonprofit organizations with a similar focus.  In November 2011 La Vida Felicidad was honored with a generous donation from BCBSNM for its service to children, adults, and seniors with developmental disabilities or delays.

The mission of La Vida, for over 28 years, has been life quality for children and families, adults and seniors, through advocacy and individualized services in collaboration with community partnerships.

“We are just delighted to be recognized and honored by BCBSNM in this fashion; it is our vision to be the provider of choice for people with disabilities,” said Beverly Bien, CEO of La Vida.

The majority of La Vida’s services are provided in Valencia and Socorro Counties, but the organization also offers targeted services in Bernalillo, Cibola, McKinley, and San Juan Counties.

“In everything we do, we seek to help all individuals, regardless of their age, physical capabilities, cultural background, or income level, to live full and productive lives,” said Ms. Bien, “and it is through the gracious support of individuals, businesses, and organizations like BCBSNM that we are able to accomplish these goals.”

Beginning October 1, 2011 La Vida will begin providing early intervention services to infants and children and their families in Cibola County.  La Vida will also begin providing respite services to children and adults in both Cibola and McKinley Counties.

La Vida has been providing early intervention services – family-centered services for infants and children with developmental disabilities or delays, or those who are at risk for developmental disability or delay, and their families – since 1983.  Last fiscal year we provided early intervention services to 400 children and families in Valencia County.

La Vida would like to warmly welcome our newest employees and most especially, the children and families receiving services in Cibola and McKinley Counties.

For more information on early intervention services in Cibola County, please contact Susie Rhoderick at 505-287-5118.

For more information on respite services, please contact Cheryl Rogge at 505-565-1614.

US Bank, formerly First Community Bank, named La Vida Felicidad Client of the Month for June 2011.  For the entire month the Los Lunas branch displayed La Vida’s presentation board and brochures in their lobby.  US Bank employees also wore a button each Friday that read “I love La Vida Felicidad”.  Thank you US Bank!