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
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
Running for Eve’s Fund Campaign Launched
Barbara Crowell Roy Dear Friends of Eve's Fund, Yes, that's me--Eve's mom--Barbara Crowell Roy. This summer, I did something I never thought possible...I got off the couch and started running. I did three 5Ks and even came in first in one of them. (Luckily, there weren’t too many participants in my age group!) Those of you who know me well know that physical exercise isn't something I've ever really loved. Eve was an athlete and at least weekly she would bug me about the need to get fit. I … [Read more...] about Running for Eve’s Fund Campaign Launched
New and expanding initiatives…more hope and health for Native youth
The world's favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May." ~Edwin Way Teale "Hope ever tells us, tomorrow will be better." ~ Tibullus Dear Friends of Eve's Fund, Eve's Fund is having a Spring full of programs and activities that are positively affecting the lives of the young people we serve. Wait until you read what we've been doing and see the photos of the active, happy children. We remain committed to helping Native youth overcome difficult obstacles, and … [Read more...] about New and expanding initiatives…more hope and health for Native youth
Eve’s Fund Boy Scout Troop 928 Makes Their Mark
Scout troop 928 members led by Scout Master Echohawk Lefthand (top upper right) at a recent camporee in Colorado. Click on the album below to see more photos from recent hikes and activities. In March, Scout Troop 928, led by Scout Master Echohawk Lefthand, attended a “camporee” at the Ute Campground in Colorado. During the camporee, each of the 10 troops had to use teamwork to build pioneering projects such as a bridge and catapult. Troop 928—also known as the “Penguins”—took … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund Boy Scout Troop 928 Makes Their Mark
