Addressing the Injury Crisis Public health leaders increasingly recognize injury prevention for Native American youth as a growing priority. Specifically, in rural Native American communities, data show a motor vehicle crash death rate more than three times the national average. In addition, sports injuries, violence, and other unintentional trauma often cause brain and spinal cord injuries. In response, tribal communities are addressing these serious risks through culturally adapted injury … [Read more...] about Injury Prevention for Navajo Youth:ThinkFirst at Zuni Elementary
Literacy Program for Native American Youth
A Powerful Literacy Partnership Since 2008, Eve’s Fund for Native American Health Initiatives has partnered with Mary Pope Osborne to lead a transformative literacy program for Native Youth—part of the nationally recognized Magic Tree House reading initiative. This collaboration blends the beloved book series with culturally grounded teaching strategies to promote reading engagement, academic achievement, and educational equity. Consequently the partnership delivers high-quality books to … [Read more...] about Literacy Program for Native American Youth
Eve’s Fund sponsors scholarships for graduating seniors at St Michael Indian School
St. Michael Indian School graduates from left to right, Paige Nez, Gerald Meyers Jr., and Journey Burnside During Saint Michael Indian School’s 75th high school commencement on May 31,three graduating seniors were awarded scholarships sponsored by Eve's Fund for Native American Health Initiatives. Twenty-four young men and women received their diplomas. The ceremony featured speeches from Salutatorian Journey Burnside and Co-Valedictorians Kayah Robertson and Joy Vale. Each reflected on … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund sponsors scholarships for graduating seniors at St Michael Indian School
Eve’s Fund & ThinkFirst Navajo sponsor massage tent at annual Shiprock Marathon
. Eve's Fund and our award-winning ThinkFirst Navajo program launched a new annual initiative: sponsorship of the massage tent at this year’s 42nd Shiprock Marathon. We were honored to continue our long-standing support of this important community event. For more than a decade, we’ve proudly contributed to this special weekend, through participation, education, fundraising, and service. Eve's Fund has been proud, active participants in the Shiprock Marathon for many years. Our involvement … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund & ThinkFirst Navajo sponsor massage tent at annual Shiprock Marathon
Eve’s Fund founders receive distinguished service award
At its annual conference, held on April 14–15 in Boston, the ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation presented its highest honor. The Dr. David and Donna Cavanaugh Distinguished Service Award was given to Barbara Crowell Roy and Dr. Robert M. Crowell (posthumously). They are the founders of Eve’s Fund for Native American Health Initiatives, which supports health and injury prevention programs. Two decades of injury prevention education and advocacy This award honors two … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund founders receive distinguished service award
