FARMINGTON, N.M. – Nov. 11, 2013 – Encore.org today announced that Eve’s Fund founder Robert Crowell and president Barbara Crowell Roy are 2013 Purpose Prize fellows. The Purpose Prize is the nation’s only large-scale investment in social entrepreneurs and other creative problem solvers in the second half of life. Crowell and Roy were named fellows because of their work to prevent brain and spinal cord injuries on the Navajo Nation. Their organization’s ThinkFirst Navajo program engages adult … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund Leaders Named 2013 Purpose Prize Fellows
Eve’s Fund Leaders Named 2013 Purpose Prize Fellows
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Barbara Crowell Roy Phone: 800-646-2952 barbaracrowellroy@evecrowellsfund.org Eve's Fund leaders named 2013 Purpose Prize Fellows The Purpose Prize honors Americans 60 and older solving the world's toughest social problems Farmington, N.M. – Nov. 11, 2013 – Encore.org today announced that Eve’s Fund founder Robert Crowell and president Barbara Crowell Roy are 2013 Purpose Prize fellows. The Purpose Prize is the nation’s only large-scale … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund Leaders Named 2013 Purpose Prize Fellows
Remembering Eve Crowell on her Birthday
Eve Erin Crowell November 4, 1974-February 24, 2005 Today, November 4, would have been our daughter Eve's 39th birthday and of course we are thinking of her and remembering her today as we do every day. When a parent loses a child, they become responsible for that child's legacy. Through our work with Eve's Fund for Native American Health Initiatives, we have tried to dedicate ourselves to helping at-risk youth by giving them hope for a better future. Eve would have wanted us to … [Read more...] about Remembering Eve Crowell on her Birthday
Eve’s Fund is celebrating our most successful year
"Be the change you wish to see in this world." -- M.K. Gandhi Thanks to the support of our donors and grants from three different sources, this has been our most successful year ever. We are making a huge difference in the lives of Navajo youth. Here is an update to highlight some of our triumphs so far this year. We know our daughter, Eve, would be proud that so many positive things are being accomplished in her name and memory. Read more... … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund is celebrating our most successful year
Navajo Students Grateful for Eve’s Fund Scholarships
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 … [Read more...] about Navajo Students Grateful for Eve’s Fund Scholarships
