"Once you choose hope, anything's possible." ~ Christopher Reeve, actor "Prevention is the only cure" ~ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation "Books for children of poverty represent hope." ~ Guadalupe Garcia McCall, author Thanks to the generous support of individual donors and volunteers — as well as grants from the New Mexico Governor's Commission, Center for Development and Disability at the UNM School of Medicine, and Mary Pope Obsorne's Classroom Adventures — Eve's … [Read more...] about We have hope for the New Year!
ThinkFirst Navajo speakers share personal injury stories on YouTube
Our ThinkFirst Navajo Voices for Injury Prevention (VIPs) have each created videos -- now available on the Eve's Fund YouTube Channel -- that reveal their personal injury stories: how they became paralyzed and the challenges they face on a daily basis. These courageous Navajos, all injured in events that could have been prevented, discuss how hard it is living with paralysis on the Navajo Nation because of poverty and inadequate housing, as well as a lack of access to buildings, … [Read more...] about ThinkFirst Navajo speakers share personal injury stories on YouTube
ThinkFirst Navajo team inspires at 2014 Southwest Conference on Disability
In early October, members of the Eve's Fund ThinkFirst Navajo team had the honor of attending—and presenting at—the 2014 Southwest Conference on Disability, held in Albuquerque, N.M. Barbara Crowell Roy, Eve's Fund president, moderated a roundtable session with five ThinkFirst Navajo VIP speakers (Voices for Injury Prevention). The theme of the presentation was “Improving Quality of Life Through Injury Prevention Education, Inspiration & Experience.” After giving the history and … [Read more...] about ThinkFirst Navajo team inspires at 2014 Southwest Conference on Disability
Eve’s Fund VIP honored as disability rights advocate
Flag quilt salutes local disability rights advocate By Jeff Goodman Staff writer | Gallup Independent GALLUP — Cecelia Fred can’t fly. She lacks superhuman strength and speed. She doesn’t have X-ray vision, invulnerability or a red cape. But to family, friends, co-workers and residents throughout the Southwest, she’s more of a Superman than the Man of Steel ever could be. Fred, who has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, was presented with a … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund VIP honored as disability rights advocate
Eve’s Fund receives grant from New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Barbara Crowell RoyPhone: 800-646-2952barbaracrowellroy@evecrowellsfund.org FARMINGTON, N.M. – (September 8, 2014) – Eve’s Fund is proud to announce it has received a $7,844 Quality of Life grant from the New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability (GCD). As part of its mission, GCD awards small grants to nonprofit organizations offering programs and services that increase the quality of life of New Mexicans with disabilities. Eve’s Fund will use part of … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund receives grant from New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability
