Eve’s Fund for Native American Health Initiatives promotes literacy, injury prevention, mental health and educational programs for young Native Americans. Currently, our efforts are focused on students in the Four Corners region of the United States (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah). It was established in 2005 by Dr. Robert M. Crowell, a retired neurosurgeon, in memory of his deceased daughter, Eve Erin Crowell. Eve’s Fund is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization incorporated in New Mexico and all donations are tax deductible.
Recent Happenings
While nearly 50% of Native American students drop out of high school, the students at Navajo Preparatory School in Farmington, N.M., have college in their sights. To help them succeed, the school provides a rigorous academic program in a structured residential environment.
For the 2012-13 academic year, Eve’s Fund awarded $1,000 scholarships to six students at Navajo Prep, which will cover all required student fees. These motivated young people are challenging themselves academically while learning important skills such as self-discipline and time management.
Eight years ago today, my beautiful 30 year old daughter, Eve, died in Los Angeles. I didn’t think I could, or would, continue living. Somehow, through all of the shock, numbness, helplessness, sadness, missing, yearning and despair, I have survived.
As a health professional, I knew that a tragedy could happen to anyone at any time. I had just never internalized that “anyone” could be me.
December 2012
Yá’át’ééh Friends!
As 2012 draws to a close, we want to thank you for all you have done to support us in promoting hope and wellness for Native American youth. Eve’s Fund has had another good year and we continue to make a difference in the lives of young people across the Navajo Nation. Here are a few highlights:
- More than 2,500 students have a greater chance of avoiding brain and spinal cord injuries thanks to our dedicated ThinkFirst Navajo team. The personal stories of our VIP speakers–who all live with paralysis–made quite an impact at school presentations across the Reservation.
- Hundreds of elementary students are reading more (and enjoying it) after their schools received a Teaching Bookshelf filled with books from the popular Magic Tree House series.
- Sixteen young Navajos have become positive role models for their friends, family, and community through their experiences as members of Eve’s Fund Boy Scout Troop 928.
- Six dedicated students at Navajo Preparatory School have a better shot of attending college after receiving an Eve’s Fund scholarship, which will allow them to focus on their studies instead of fees and finances.
