You Built Your Business in New Mexico, and Now Is a Critical Time To Give Back
We believe that every New Mexican deserves the right to a clean and safe environment and we cannot continue this fight without the support of our funders and donors including local businesses. Learn more about our 2026 EJ Business Program below.
JOIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE BUSINESS PROGRAM!
Environmental Justice Business Program (EJBP) participants are local businesses who want to demonstrate their commitment to environmental justice and show their support for NMELC’s legal work to protect and defend New Mexico’s precious air, land, and water.
We fight alongside frontline communities most impacted by environmental degradation and pollution for justice, accountability, and assurance that fundamental human rights are respected.
As a federally-recognized nonprofit, we rely on grant funding, a dedicated donor base, and other small revenue streams. We are growing our Environmental Justice Business Program (EJBP) to support the critically needed legal services we provide to New Mexico’s frontline communities.
If you believe in a clean and safe environment for every New Mexican, we invite your business to join us in advancing environmental justice across the state of New Mexico.
Engage at the Level that is Best for Your Business
Businesses can donate at multiple levels depending on your capacity and interest. In-kind donations are also accepted and appreciated, including gift cards and goods like catering, event space, etc.
Additionally, practicing attorneys and legal organizations may meet their annual suggested pro bono contributions* through donations to our public interest law center. *Rule (16-601 NMRA)
In recognition of EJBP financial support, businesses are celebrated in the following ways:
- Recognition in our Annual Impact Report, in our Green Fire Report, NMELC’s bi-annual publication, and our social media platforms reaching over 50, 000 people yearly.
- Recognition on our website, viewed by thousands weekly.
- Business promotion in our bi-weekly Eblast Newsletter sent to our community of donors and supporters.
- The opportunity to demonstrate corporate and community social responsibility and appeal to the growing number of socially conscious customers who support the protection of our environment and our climate.
- Tax benefits come with donating to our designated 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the form of tax deductible charitable contributions.
If you are interested in learning more or becoming an EJBP, please contact us at nmelc@nmelc.org or by phone at 505-989-9022.
