Over the last 18 months, the residents of Red Mesa, Arizona, lost three young lives to suicide. In this community--as in many communities on the Navajo Nation--there is an urgent need to provide Navajo youth with skills and support to help them recognize their own strengths and talents. They need hope for a better future. They need a reason to live. On December 1, 2011, a group of 50 ninth graders gathered at Red Mesa High School to learn how they could prevent more … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund brings HOPE to Navajo teens
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Eve’s Fund brings HOPE to Navajo teens
Over the last 18 months, the residents of Red Mesa, Arizona, lost three young lives to suicide. In this community--as in many communities on the Navajo Nation--there is an urgent need to provide Navajo youth with skills and support to help them recognize their own strengths and talents. They need hope for a better future. They need a reason to live. Read more... … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund brings HOPE to Navajo teens
Hope in the New Year
"Once you choose hope, anything is possible." ~ Christopher Reeve As we look ahead to the New Year with optimism and hope, we'll continue our dedication to literacy, injury prevention, mental health and education initiatives for young Native Americans. Want to take a sneak peak at our To-Do List for 2012? Here's a snapshot: Teach 2,500-3,000 school children how to prevent traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries through our effective ThinkFirst Navajo Injury Prevention Education … [Read more...] about Hope in the New Year