Our Purpose
Prime Time For the Kids was founded in 2000 with the overall purpose of supporting children and youth in New Mexico. In today's society, young people hear too often about the bad things they've done and not enough about how they're appreciated and recognized for the good things they do. Over the years we have sponsored many events for youth and families, and in 2007 our lobbying efforts to have New Mexico establish an official Youth Day holiday on the first Saturday in August paid off.
Now we have our sights set on a national holiday for youth, and we're working with New Mexico Congressmen to get a bill passed in Congress.
From NM to the Nation: Now Is the Time
Five years ago the state of New Mexico showed its concern for the youth of our state by recognizing the first Saturday in August as New Mexico Youth Day. Prime Time For the Kids is proud of its role in getting the legislation passed, and we're proud of the five Youth Day celebrations we've hosted since then. Now it's time for the whole nation to follow New Mexico's positive lead.
Thanks to this year's supporters for another great Youth Day
The staff and volunteers of Prime Time For the Kids, For the Kids give our heartfelt thanks to the organizations represented here who have helped us put on this year's New Mexico Youth Day celebration.
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Our Work
Each year we organize a large, free event for New Mexico Youth Day. This is a time for families to get together and have fun, and a chance for kids to enjoy positive activities. Events we have offered over the years have included basketball tournaments, talent shows, skateboard competitions, concerts, and rodeos. We never charge admissions or entry fees, and this year we were able to serve over 2,000 free lunches.
It takes a lot of help to put on an event of this size. In addition to a volunteer board, we have a team of Youth Advisors who help plan and run the Youth Day celebration. This is a great way for young people to learn leadership and organizational skills, and build self-esteem by working with a group for a common goal.
Prime Time For the Kids, For the Kids is not content to sit on its legislative laurels. We are working to get the attention of our senators and congressmen to sponsor a National Youth Day bill. That's another reason we want to build up the Youth Day celebration in New Mexico. If we can show that it's important to people, legislators will be more interested in the idea. We invite you to join us on New Mexico Youth Day, or better yet, get together with other groups or families to celebrate the day, just like you celebrate Father's Day and Mother's Day.
Our Supporters
We believe strongly that no one should be turned away from our celebration because they don't have the money. We haven't asked for or received any government grants in years. Many local businesses have made donations of goods, services, and money (they are recognized on our supporters page). We also run our own fundraisers, most recently the First Annual Sing For the Kids Competition this fall (see sidebar at right). We are looking to do more fundraising events, so please let us know if you would like to help sponsor an event.
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Prime Time For the Kids, For the Kids is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the state of New Mexico.
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