Bright Horizon
About the Campaign
The Bright Horizon campaign symbolizes the dawning of a new chapter for the May Center- one filled with growth, new opportunities, and transformative learning experiences. At the heart of this campaign is our commitment to providing the exceptional education offered by May Center to all students by enhancing our capacity to serve more children, educators, and families. We envision a future where every child can access the personalized learning and support they need to shine brightly in their journeys.
Over the past decade, May Center has grown from a modest four-room tutoring center to a dynamic leader in New Mexico's educational community. This meteoric rise hasn't been incidental but is the result of our consistent dedication to our core pillars: literacy, empowerment, advocacy, and principles. With more than 1,000 students having benefited directly from our programs and over 17,000 teachers trained in the best literacy practices, our reach is undeniable.
Today, we no longer have the space we need for our expanding staff, student body, and programs like our acclaimed Teacher Institute. To help address our current needs and prepare the May Center the make an even bigger impact in the near future, we’ve developed the Bright Horizon expansion campaign. Together, we can build a May Center capable of uplifting all children in New Mexico.
Our multiphase approach
Phase i:
Expanding our Reach
Our first milestone is to expand to a new property, a crucial step that will enable the May Center to accommodate over 100 students. This expansion is not just about numbers; it's about reducing our growing waitlist. Every semester, we face a challenging reality: there are more children in need of support than what our current facility can accommodate.
This new space will also significantly enhance our resources and provide ample outdoor space for children to learn, play, and explore. We’ll have the opportunity to design classrooms to accommodate the unique needs of our program.
Phase II: The May Teacher Institute
Phase 2 focuses on the inauguration of the new May Teacher Institute building. This state-of-the-art facility will become a hub for professional development, offering comprehensive training programs for teachers across New Mexico. The institute will allow us to welcome teachers throughout the state and beyond, bringing our proven methodologies to classrooms beyond the May Center.
PHase III:
Clinical Services
Our vision encompasses not just academic success but the holistic well-being of our students and their families. The Clinical Services Building, the capstone of our campaign, will offer a full suite of clinical support services. From psychological assessments to therapy and counseling, this facility will ensure that comprehensive support is readily available, fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive in all aspects of their lives. No longer will families have to travel the state from one provider to another to get their children the care they need. With our Clinical Services, learning, training, and diagnostics can now live in one location.
You Can Make a Real Difference - Today.
Join us on this transformative journey and play a pivotal role in shaping a brighter future for our children. Your support can take various forms, each making a significant impact:
Online: Make a secure and immediate contribution through our website. Click here to make your gift now.
Pledge: Make a multi-year pledge to help support May Center’s Bright Horizon goal. Click here to set up your pledge now.
Write a Check: Direct contributions can be mailed to our office:
May Center for Learning - Bright Horizon Campaign
1200 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Gift In-Kind: Donate goods or services that can benefit our expansion efforts or daily operations. Contact annie@maycenter.org to learn more.
Additional Support: Consider making a lasting impact through gifts of stocks, property, securities, bequests, and more. These contributions can offer financial benefits to you while significantly aiding our campaign. Contact annie@maycenter.org to learn more.
Contact Us
We are here to answer any questions you might have about the Bright Horizon campaign and how you can contribute to this exciting chapter in our story. Please feel free to reach out to us through the following channels:
Phone: (505) 983-7407
Email: brighthorizon@maycenter.org
Address:
May Center for Learning - Bright Horizon Campaign
1200 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Learn More - Bright Horizon Resources
Our Case for Support
Download our case for support and learn more about the life-changing impact your gift to the Bright Horizon campaign will have on the children of New Mexico.
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WHAT OUR COMMUNITY IS SAYING
Hal Malchow, former political strategist, national advocate for literacy, and member of the May Center Board of Directors on the importance of this expansion.
Meet the Bright Horizon Team
*In memoriam of Hal Malchow, Board Member 2021-2024.