Flag quilt salutes local disability rights advocate By Jeff Goodman Staff writer | Gallup Independent GALLUP — Cecelia Fred can’t fly. She lacks superhuman strength and speed. She doesn’t have X-ray vision, invulnerability or a red cape. But to family, friends, co-workers and residents throughout the Southwest, she’s more of a Superman than the Man of Steel ever could be. Fred, who has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, was presented with a … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund VIP honored as disability rights advocate
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Eve’s Fund receives grant from New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Barbara Crowell RoyPhone: 800-646-2952barbaracrowellroy@evecrowellsfund.org FARMINGTON, N.M. – (September 8, 2014) – Eve’s Fund is proud to announce it has received a $7,844 Quality of Life grant from the New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability (GCD). As part of its mission, GCD awards small grants to nonprofit organizations offering programs and services that increase the quality of life of New Mexicans with disabilities. Eve’s Fund will use part of … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund receives grant from New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability
Eve’s Fund helps bring HOPE to Native youth
On April 16-17, Eve’s Fund co-sponsored a suicide prevention program for 80 students at Monument Valley High School in Kayenta, Ariz. The Native H.O.P.E. (Helping our People Endure) program was offered in partnership with Native PRIDE, a non-profit organization that offers culture-based programs. Dr. Clayton Small, CEO of Native PRIDE, led the two-day event. Fifteen adult facilitators were also on hand, including mental health professionals, prevention specialists, school counselors, … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund helps bring HOPE to Native youth
Eve’s Fund awarded $10,000 grant for its ThinkFirst Navajo Injury Prevention Program
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Awards 102 Nonprofit Organizations Quality of Life Grants … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund awarded $10,000 grant for its ThinkFirst Navajo Injury Prevention Program
Eve’s Fund expands scholarship program for students with disabilities
Research shows that nearly 50% of Native American students drop out of high school. Of those who do graduate, only 5% go on directly to four-year colleges. We created the Eve’s Fund scholarship fund in 2011 as a way to address the significant educational needs of high school students on the Navajo Nation. Our first recipients were all students at Navajo Preparatory School in Farmington, N.M. At this academically challenging residential high school, nearly 90% of the graduates go on to … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund expands scholarship program for students with disabilities
