Community Engagement Events
Please join us! Community Engagement organizes outreach health related programs and activities in Bernalillo County for our partners and community members. We can be contacted at UNMHCE@salud.unm.edu
Backpack Giveaway and Health Fair
Date: July 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Taylor Park, 7701 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM
Details: NM Public Education Department, UNM Hospital Community Engagement, and New Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church will be hosting a Backpack Giveaway and Health Fair. Free Health Screenings and Hair Cuts. Anyone can attend. Parents must have the student/s present to receive a backpack.
For more information, please contact Bianca Jones at bianca.jones@ped.nm.gov.
Cruzin' Into the School Year
Free back-to-school supplies, resources, food trucks, and more!
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Locations:
- West Mesa Community Center
5500 Glenrio Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87105 - Community Center at Phil Chacon Park
7505 Kathryn Ave. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Description:
Don't miss all the fun! Get ready for a great start to the new school year with free backpacks, school supplies, show cars, community resources, food trucks, and more—while supplies last!
Preregistration Required. Click here for more information.
- Please reserve one ticket per child. Adults are not required to register
- Each child must be present to receive giveaways.
Festival de Regreso a Clases (Back-to-School Festival)
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM
Location: Diamond Event Center - 312 Florida St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Description:
Back-to-school event designed to provide free backpacks with supplies to 230+ students. The event will feature free backpack giveaways and community resources on-site.
Child(ren) must be present to receive a free backpack.
For more information & to support the event: 505-460-5965
UNMH Community Engagement contact: Liz Delgado, Lidelgado@salud.unm.edu
Festival de Regreso a Clases (Back-to-School Festival)
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM
Location: Diamond Event Center - 312 Florida St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Description:
Back-to-school event designed to provide free backpacks with supplies to 230+ students. The event will feature free backpack giveaways and community resources on-site.
Child(ren) must be present to receive a free backpack.
For more information & to support the event: 505-460-5965
UNMH Community Engagement contact: Liz Delgado, Lidelgado@salud.unm.edu
