Stories About Comunidad de Colores
“We need to remember that we as human beings are not just flesh,” Salazar said. “We have a brain, we have feelings, we have spirit — all parts to take care of.”
Talking about the intention and mission behind Comunidad de Colores, and how to make it free for our uninsured, largely immigrant, population. It all comes from the community.
Founded by a team of health care providers and administrators and funded entirely through grants and grassroots fundraising efforts, Comunidad de Colores will provide primary care services — “which we think encompasses a wide range of things,” Nguyen said.
Facing staffing shortages, nonprofit uncertainty and draconian new policies from Washington DC, New Mexico could use a healthcare hero or two. Turns out, Santa Fe has four who are collecting more under the name Comunidad de Colores. The new nonprofit hopes to provide full healthcare services free of charge to anyone, no health insurance needed.
