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 … [Read more...] about Wishing you a happy and safe holiday season from all of us at Eve’s Fund
Navajo youth health program receives more than $10K in grant funds
By Jenny Kane jkane@daily-times.com 11/08/2012 FARMINGTON — Eve's Fund for Native American Health Initiatives received more than $10,800 from the Con Alma Health Foundation. The award was one of 22 grants given by Con Alma to New Mexico nonprofits working to support long-term systemic changes that will improve health in the state. Eve's Fund will use the grant to expand its ThinkFirst Navajo Injury Prevention Program, which reduces brain and spinal cord injuries and fatalities among … [Read more...] about Navajo youth health program receives more than $10K in grant funds
Eve’s Fund to sponsor Native H.O.P.E. Suicide Prevention Workshop
FARMINGTON, N.M. — Eve’s Fund for Native American Health Initiatives, in partnership with Four Corners Regional Health Center and Utah Navajo Health System, will sponsor a suicide prevention workshop on October 30-31 at Whitehorse High School in Montezuma Creek, Utah. Dr. Clayton Small, a clinical psychologist and internationally known trainer in the areas of suicide prevention, team-trust building and youth leadership development, will conduct the educational program known as … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund to sponsor Native H.O.P.E. Suicide Prevention Workshop
Navajo Youth Embrace Life on the Rez
This past summer, Navajo youth put in more than 1,000 hours of physical labor, restoring miles of trails and completing maintenance projects across the Navajo Nation. They also pedaled for miles on Reservation roads…gained valuable skills in basic woodworking, first aid, and bike maintenance…and learned about the history and geography of the Navajo Nation. Tour de Rez participants using their new woodworking skills to make much-needed trail signs "In all that we do on the … [Read more...] about Navajo Youth Embrace Life on the Rez
Spotlight on ThinkFirst Navajo’s VIP Cecelia Fred
At just six years old, Cecelia Fred was accidentally shot in the spinal cord. She has been paraplegic ever since. As a child, she endured multiple operations to straighten her spine. She spent hours and hours in physical therapy to strengthen her upper body and prepare for life in a wheelchair. As an adult, Cecelia became an advocate for individuals with disabilities, especially those with spinal injuries. She tenaciously sought out influential people in the Navajo tribe, the New Mexico … [Read more...] about Spotlight on ThinkFirst Navajo’s VIP Cecelia Fred
