Bold Futures Touchstone Group Program Application 2027 // Solicitud para el programa grupal Touchstone de Bold Futures (2027)

Bold Futures Touchstone Group Program is a community-centered learning and leadership space rooted in culture, collective care, and reproductive justice. This is not a scholarship program or a traditional academic experience. It is a community-rooted professional development program that helps people learn, grow, build relationships, and develop the skills needed to create change alongside their communities.

Designed to empower emerging generations of changemakers, the program offers hands-on learning in:
Organizing
Skill building
Professional development
Policy and advocacy
Collective care and healing practices

Through immersive workshops, real-world advocacy projects, mentorship, and trusted community spaces, participants will build practical skills, confidence, and supportive networks. Together, we will explore what it takes to build futures where everyone has the power to decide if, when, and how to parent in safe, healthy, and supportive conditions.

If selected, you will join one or more Touchstone Groups—community learning spaces where participants receive mentorship and peer support, share knowledge and lived experience, and have meaningful opportunities to put learning into practice.

The Touchstone Program recognizes that some of the most important learning happens outside traditional classrooms. It creates space for participants to grow through connection, culture, shared leadership, and action.

What to Expect

Most meetings and program activities will take place on select Monday–Thursday evenings, usually between 6:00 and 7:30 PM. Some special events and incentive opportunities may be held at other times.

To remain in good standing, participants must attend at least two program meetings each month and complete 8 volunteer hours during the year.

Opportunities to participate in the Legislative work and other decision-making spaces
Healing and community spaces rooted in joy, care, and belonging
Research opportunities that respect and uplift community voices
Narrative-shaping, community-led projects to spark conversations around family and justice

Eligibility

Must be 15 years or older at the time of application
Must be a New Mexico resident or work/serve in New Mexico
Must submit a W9 form

Contact
For questions, please contact our Community Organizing Team:
📧 community@boldfuturesnm.org
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