There is a lot of love in the air today—February 14, 2019—and we want to wish all of our "Friends of Eve's Fund" and your families and friends a Happy Valentine's Day with our heartfelt thanks. For us, this day is not just a time to celebrate all of the love in our lives but another opportunity to be grateful to all of the people and organizations that have helped Eve's Fund grow and flourish over the past 13 years. Thanks to our "Friends of Eve's Fund," 2018 was our most successful year … [Read more...] about Our heartfelt thanks on Valentine’s Day 2019
You could save a Navajo child’s life today—#GivingTuesday 2018
Please join us today, #GivingTuesday 2018, as we kick off our year end holiday fundraising campaign. Your donation, if made today, will be part of the biggest giving event of the year. Today, people around the globe come together for a common purpose, Paying It Forward and giving to causes that are near and dear to their hearts. If you give to Eve’s Fund, you can help save a young Navajo student’s life or help prevent a catastrophic injury. From #GivingTuesday until the end of … [Read more...] about You could save a Navajo child’s life today—#GivingTuesday 2018
Tips for staying safe on July 4th
Yes, as curious as it may sound, Native American Indians do celebrate July 4th—Independence Day—in the US. Here are some tips from our ThinkFirst Navajo Injury Prevention Program for staying safe this July 4th and throughout the rest of the summer months. Do not drink and drive and do not get into a vehicle with anyone who is under the influence. As always, be sure to buckle up and restrain all infants and young children in appropriate seats. Distracted driving could kill you in a … [Read more...] about Tips for staying safe on July 4th
VIP Cecelia Fred receives national honor
Cecelia Fred, was named as a VIP (Voice for Injury Prevention) of the year, by the ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation at their annual conference in New Orleans on April 28, 2018. Other award recipients can be viewed here. For the past 13 years, Fred has been a speaker with our ThinkFirst Navajo’s injury prevention education program, one of 146 US chapters of the national ThinkFirst, and the only chapter operating on a Native American Indian Reservation. Upon the award … [Read more...] about VIP Cecelia Fred receives national honor
ThinkFirst Navajo and the New Mexico Brain Injury Advisory Council join forces to prevent brain injuries in elementary school children
What happens when a small non-profit organization, based on the Navajo Nation, joins forces with a statewide New Mexico advocacy council and both groups are committed to reducing preventable brain injuries in young people? Four hundred and one elementary school children get fitted with their own certified safety helmets and taught how to “think first and use their minds to protect their bodies.” For the past two days, with a focus on “March is Brain Injury Awareness Month,” health educators … [Read more...] about ThinkFirst Navajo and the New Mexico Brain Injury Advisory Council join forces to prevent brain injuries in elementary school children
