Southwest Creations Collaborative

Southwest Creations Collaborative

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A women-driven contract manufacturing social enterprise. Today, the organization’s success proves that a sustainable business can be driven by a social vision.

Southwest Creations Collaborative is a social enterprise organized in 1994 as a sewing and handwork poverty alleviation project with a single goal: provide dignified, living wage employment to women from low-income communities. The founders implemented strategies from projects around the world that recognize when a woman is given an opportunity to earn an income, she will invest in her children an

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we stand alongside local families to create educational pathways, provide affordable childcare, and preserve stable, well-paying jobs. Since 1994, more than 250 women have earned living wages at SCC, and Hacia: Toward the University has helped thousands of students move toward college with confidence. Your gift on Giving Tuesday helps keep this support strong for the families who rely on us.
southwestcreations.com/support-southwest-creations

2024 Annual Report 11/19/2025

Thank you Albuquerque Community Foundation for featuring Southwest Creations in your Annual Report!

During this season of gratitude and all year long, we're grateful to ACF for all it does to support SCC!

2024 Annual Report Albuquerque Community Foundation 2024 Annual Report

11/14/2025

We had a great time last night at the Los Poblanos Meet the Makers event. Thank you to Matt Rembe and the entire Los Poblanos team for a wonderful evening and for donating a portion of the proceeds to support the work of Southwest Creations!
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm

Photos from Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm's post 11/10/2025

Join Southwest Creations this Thursday Nov. 13 for Meet the Makers at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm from 4-8PM! Get a head start on your holiday shopping and jump into the festive season with an evening of good cheer and connection. Meet the makers behind your favorite Los Poblanos products, from local artists and collaborators (including SCC!) to Los Poblanos' own culinary and production teams. We're grateful that Los Poblanos is donating 10% of Farm Shop sales from the evening to support Southwest Creations.

https://lospoblanos.com/events/meet-the-makers-at-the-farm-shop

11/06/2025

Come see us at Meet the Makers on November 13th! Thank you to Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm for the opportunity and support!

Get a head start on your holiday shopping and jump into the festive season with an evening of good cheer and connection. Meet the makers behind your favorite Los Poblanos products, from local artists and collaborators to our own culinary and production teams. Light bites and drinks will be available to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there! ✨
https://lospoblanos.com/events/meet-the-makers-at-the-farm-shop

photo: Coryn Kiefer Photography

Photos from Southwest Creations Collaborative's post 10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Southwest Creations!

Photos from Southwest Creations Collaborative's post 06/24/2025

We recently celebrated the educational accomplishments at SCC including our daycare kiddos transitioning to Pre-K, our Pre-K kiddos transitioning to kindergarten, our elementary schoolers transitioning to high school, and SCC team members completing adult education certificates and citizenship requirements. It was a joyous day!

Photos from Southwest Creations Collaborative's post 06/20/2025

Southwest Creations is grateful to for its support of our matched savings program! In its second year, the program is a resounding success and a great opportunity for families to build assets.

05/09/2025

This week we celebrated Mother's Day at Southwest Creations. Thank you to all the mothers out there!

Photos from Southwest Creations Collaborative's post 04/17/2025

Our little bunnies enjoyed our annual egg hunt. SCC wishes you all a Hoppy Easter!

12/04/2024

We loved our visit with Pioneer Human services! Thank you!

Thanks to Southwest Creations Collaborative (a REDF partner) from New Mexico for visiting Pioneer Industries manufacturing plants, meeting with our Career and Entrepreneurship training staff, and discussing for people in need.

11/27/2024

During this season of gratitude, our one word is grateful!

We're grateful to everyone who has supported us over the past 30 years and here's to 30 more! Happy Thanksgiving to all our partners, friends, and employees.

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722 Isleta Boulevard SW Suite C
Albuquerque, NM
87105

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Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm