Doña Ana Communities United

About

Doña Ana Communities United (DACU) is a fiscally sponsored project of the SINC division of the Rio Grande Community Development Corporation (RGCDC) and a core partner with NMHEP. DACU coordinates three main projects: the timebank, a weekly radio show, and the Social Equity Mapping initiative, to aid in creating a more vibrant and healthy Doña Ana County.

Vision Statement

We aspire to a vibrant Doña Ana County where all human beings are valued and everyone works together as equals to realize our full potential for individual and collective wellbeing.

Mission Statement

Doña Ana Communities United (DACU) creates welcoming spaces for all people, especially those whose voices and stories go unheard. We build genuine relationships, carry out uplifting projects, and engage with local government.

Doña Ana Communities United Updates:

• Read the most current DACU newsletter here.
• Mesilla Valley Timebanks Resource Guide
• “Visit our story maps of our projects at Community of Hope and Chaparral, which are part of our Social Equity Mapping (SEM) initiative. These maps are a virtual way of sharing our work on these projects!”
• Kari continues to broadcast her live show “Just Community” every Thursday morning from 8 to 9 AM on KTAL-LP 101.5 FM. The show aims to highlight voices not often heard in our community.  Archived interviews are available on Google Drive
• Check out Robert Yee’s video of the Doña Ana Communities United timebank
• Check out Robert Yee’s video of the intersection mural created by Doña Ana Communities United here in Las Cruces! (video below)

Health Impact Assessment (HIA)

• Parks and Multi-Use Trails in the Doña Ana County Comprehensive Plan: A Health Impact Assessment, May 2015 (Completed HIA Report)
• Parks and Multi-Use Trails in the Doña Ana County Comprehensive Plan: A Health Impact Assessment, May 2015 (Powerpoint)