Past Events

Purchase your tickets: 6th Annual Nonprofit Conference 2026
The Paso del Norte Community Foundation is proud to host our 6th Annual Nonprofit Conference—an in-person gathering designed to support and strengthen nonprofits through high-impact learning and meaningful connection. Whether you are focused on leadership, fund development, operations, communications, or program strategy, this conference offers practical insights and tools you can apply immediately.

The El Paso ISD Education Foundation State of the District luncheon is an annual community event designed to highlight the accomplishments and achievements of the El Paso Independent School District. The event also serves as a unique opportunity for community partners to participate in a showcase of student talent and capacity. The event brings together district and community leaders, elected officials, and strategic partners to collaboratively discuss the district’s trajectory and share any new initiatives that El Paso ISD is undertaking. This event is the education foundation’s cornerstone fundraising event of the year.

Join the Coach Archie Duran Memorial 5K Virtual Run for our 7th Annual Walk/Run. The event, taking place April 12, 2026,  will honor the life and legacy of former Jefferson and Irvin High School teacher and coach, Archie Duran, who passed away in a bus accident during a high school sports trip 8 years ago. 

The Paso del Norte Community Foundation (PdNCF) is awarding up to 100 scholarships to the 6th annual Reimagine! Nonprofit Conference to help promising nonprofit organizations build capacity through professional development. Promising nonprofit organizations are defined by Fidelity Charitable as organizations with annual operating budgets less than $5 million that are committed to learning, continuous improvement, and accountability for results to their communities.

Eligible organizations may apply for up to 3 scholarship awards that may be used for staff, board members, and volunteers.

El Paso Pro-Musica is also celebrating the Holidays with the incomparable Mark and Maggie O'Connor and "An Appalachian Christmas."

Join EPPM for a night full of music at the Church of St. Clement as they present "Ole... La Guitarra Espanola," and Pablo Sainz Villegas on Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m!

Cheer on PdNCF own Lupe Díaz at Dance for Kids’ Sake, supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters!

Be part of the Jaclynstrong Glow, a 1-mile walk/run or 5K that unites the community to honor TBI survivors, support families, and raise funds for the Jaclynstrong Foundation.

Join the Heart Gallery for a ribbon cutting and new gallery installation highlighting children in foster care awaiting adoption.

The El Paso Film Festival will host An Evening with Kevin Smith, a special one-night event at the Plaza Theatre

STTE Foundation’s Biggest AI Hackathon brings together innovators, students, and industry leaders for a weekend of coding, creativity, and real-world solutions.