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
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
Eve’s Fund Annual Newsletter 2010
Message from the President Our first five years of Eve’s Fund have been fast-paced and exhilarating. Together we have accomplished much. We have implemented new programs, developed new projects, created additional partnerships, expanded our base of support and achieved remarkable program and administrative success. This newsletter will summarize our major activities and accomplishments as well as highlight future projects and areas of need. Please read it carefully and let us know as soon as … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund Annual Newsletter 2010
Changing Lives This Holiday Season
Spreading Joy and Making a Difference Smiles. Laughter. Hope. That is what we will be remembering during the holiday season. As we reached out to thousands of Native children and youth this past year, we were deeply moved by the joy on their faces as they participated in our programs. Some of these children received a new book or bike helmet to call their own. Others got to attend summer camp or join a scout troop for the very first time. These milestones — and others — were possible only … [Read more...] about Changing Lives This Holiday Season
