LYDIA, Inc.
LYDIA, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering families in crisis through life coaching, skills training, and supportive community services. Our mission is to restore hope, dignity, and self‑sufficiency for individuals and families navigating life transitions.
Established: 2007
Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN): 20‑8174385
Empowering Families in Crisis
Founded in 1994, Summit International, our parent organization, was awarded our 501(c)3 status. In 2007, LYDIA, Inc. became a goal. In 2015, LYDIA, Inc. became a reality through Summit International.
In New Mexico, we are Summit International dba LYDIA, Inc.
Our Mission
To walk alongside families in crisis by providing practical tools, education, and compassionate support that lead to stability, confidence, and long‑term success.
Our Officers & Leadership
Officers:
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Dr. Michael F. Commini — Founding Member & Executive Director
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Emma Shows — Director
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David Commini, PhD — Veteran Consultant
Interested in joining our Board of Directors? Call now or send an email to hello@lydiainc.org – let’s chat.
Support at LYDIA
LYDIA, Inc. is empowering families in crisis.
Our Board
Dr. Michael F. Commini.
Founding member. Executive Director: Summit International.
Our Staff
Emma Shows, Director. MA-HS. BS. BA. Founder and creator of LYDIA, Inc. Ms. Shows specializes in marriage and family relationships. Her heart is focused on strengthening community ties and building support between personal and city-wide community.
Jennifer Hoffer. Compliance officer. Author.
Abigail Shows (they/them). Director of Marketing and Outreach.
David Commini, OblSB, PhD. Veteran Consultant
FAQs
Q: Are your services free?
A: We do have some free, and some sliding scale services. Our Clothes Closet, Life Skills classes, Herbal Education, and The Positive Pregnancy Lite are always free. Sliding scale rates are available for life coaching, job coaching, and HypnoHerbal services.
Q: Are you a real 501(c)3?
A: Yes. We were originally founded in 2007 and verified with the IRS in 2014. We filed in the State of NM in 2015. You can look us up via our FEIN 20-8074385.
Q: The FEIN says “Summit International”
A: Yes, it does. Summit International was founded by Doctor Michael F. Commini in 1994 under a different name entirely. We connected in 2009, and in 2010 they brought us under their umbrella. We may see about removing the Summit International part of our name in the future, or we may just keep it, because we had to file as a foreign nonprofit in NM.
While Summit has changed from services provided to no longer being active, LYDIA still remains strong and able to serve Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico.
Q: I don’t feel comfortable making a monetary donation at this time, how else can we help?
A: While we appreciate monetary donations (let’s be real, it helps keep the lights on), we also welcome professional clothing, in like-new or gently used condition, professional accessories (briefcases, ties, belts, shoes, scarves, costume jewelry), hangers, shelving units, rolling coat racks/closets;
office space;
supplies for the classes we teach;
gifts, toys, books, and other items during the holidays;
school supplies during our school supply drive;
Volunteers and interns. During the Winter Wonderland annual event, we need people to collect toys, gifts, books, and other donations, connect with the community, and spread awareness.
Q: I’d like to volunteer; what do you need help with?
A: See above, but also – the clothes in the clothes closet need to be sorted, washed, dried, folded or hung; and we have many programs in development that could use people to lead/teach and flesh out.
Q: How do I sign up for services?
A: You can send an email to hello@lydiainc.org, call or text 505.913.7160, or reach out to us on Facebook.
Q: Where are you located?
A: Because of financial constraints, we run the clothes closet and daycare out of my house for now. Our address is 2198 Candelero Street, Santa Fe, NM – we’re off Zia near the rail station. Please call to make an appointment.