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Sandia Serves Saturdays
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Employees and their family and friends regularly give back to the communities where they live and work through volunteerism.
Sharing time, talent and treasure
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Sandians give to the United Way
Sandia employees and retirees generously contribute $1.8 million a year to support the work of the United Way of Central New Mexico and $2.5 million a year to other nonprofits in New Mexico, California and the nation.
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Sandians donate to agencies that help children
Through annual donation drives, employees give backpacks, shoes, books and school supplies to help students succeed in school
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Sandians serve the community
Sandians participate in volunteer projects throughout the year to sort and distribute food, harvest produce in urban gardens and beautify spaces used by people that need food and housing assistance.