On Friday, Dec. 12, the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation presented a $5,000 check to the Lightning Boy Foundation as part of the proceeds from the 2025 NB3 New Mexico Grande Slam. Lightning Boy Foundation served as the event’s nonprofit partner, supporting its work serving Native youth and families. NB3 Foundation staff Cyanne Lujan and […]
NB3 Foundation staff joined First Nations Community HealthSource and Americans for Indian Opportunity to help distribute holiday food bags to families in need at the Traditional Wellness Program location. In addition to food support, families had access to resources for housing, health insurance, medical and dental care, and other essential services across the Albuquerque metro […]
The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its Healthy Hydration Advisory Board (HHAB)and welcome 10 new members, including Native youth and adult leaders, who will inform and strengthen the foundation’s national healthy hydration efforts. The Healthy Hydration Advisory Board brings together individuals deeply committed to advancing the health and […]
The NB3 Foundation opened its doors on Dec. 6 for a festive Open House and Holiday Stroll that brought together families, partners and supporters for an evening of connection, celebration and community. The Holiday Stroll offered guests the chance to meet NB3 Foundation staff, tour our offices and learn more about the work underway to […]
This holiday season, the NB3 Foundation Youth Council put compassion into action through a toy drive in support of children receiving care at UNM Children’s Hospital. Working together with purpose and care, youth council members collected toys to help bring moments of joy to young patients and their families during the holidays. Collected toys were […]
Last week, 17 NB3FIT Run Club youth traveled to Shelbyville, Ind., to compete in the 2025 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Dec. 13. Representing their teammates and communities, the runners took on the national stage in one of the country’s premier youth cross-country events. Our team mantra says it best: Run […]
NB3FIT Day brought families and community members together for a fun, active day focused on movement, health and connection. Held in celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the event highlighted the importance of creating safe, healthy spaces where Native youth and families can thrive. The event featured seven activity stations designed to encourage physical activity […]
This GivingTuesday, we’re inviting our community to help uplift Native youth across the country. The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation provides accessible sports, health and cultural wellness programs rooted in Native values. With your support, we can continue creating spaces where youth grow strong in mind, body and spirit. How you can support: Donate: Every […]
Nearly 400 youth runners from across New Mexico gathered at Black Mesa Casino at San Felipe Pueblo on Oct. 18 for the NB3 Foundation’s Traditions Run, an annual youth cross-country meet. The free event brought together teams, families and coaches for a day of community and competition. The Traditions Run is a USATF-sanctioned youth race […]
The 2025 New Mexico Grande Slam brought together partners and guests in support of the NB3 Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, helping raise essential funds to power youth programs across New Mexico. This year’s New Mexico Grande Slam was especially meaningful as it marked the NB3 Foundation’s 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of investing in the […]
