activities · 33
what they do
direct service · 21
- Community Project Incubation and Support Indigenous Economic Development SupportInitiates, grows, and houses nearly 20 projects benefiting Hopi/Tewa communities in areas such as culture, well-being, sustainability, farming, and youth development. This includes providing small community grants year-round to local organizations and initiatives.
- Community Projects and Initiatives Indigenous Economic Development SupportInitiates and manages nearly 20 projects benefiting Hopi/Tewa communities in areas such as culture, well-being, and youth development.
- Community Radio Broadcasting Non-Commercial Radio ProgrammingOperates KUYI 88.1 FM radio station in Second Mesa, serving the Hopi community.
- Financial Investment ManagementManages financial investments, including endowments, the Steven Thayer Scholarship, and the Hopi Emergency Assistance Fund.
- Financial Investment ManagementManages financial investments including endowments, the Steven Thayer Scholarship, and the Hopi Emergency Assistance Fund.
- Historic Preservation and Restoration Hopi Clan Home & Structural PreservationPreserves 800-year-old village clan homes, including the Shungopavi Snow Clan home, Walpi Fire Clan home, and Mishongnovi Snake Clan home, and restores piki houses in Bacavi and Upper Moenkopi.
- Hopi Cultural and Historical Preservation Hopi Clan Home & Structural PreservationPreserves 800-year-old village clan homes, including specific clan homes in Shungopavi, Walpi, and Mishongnovi, and restores piki houses in Bacavi and Upper Moenkopi.
- Hopi Leadership Program Indigenous Economic Development SupportOperates the Hopi Leadership Program, which is one of nearly 20 projects benefiting Hopi/Tewa communities in areas such as culture, well-being, and youth development.
- Hopi Leadership Program Chapter Development & SupportOperates the Hopi Leadership Program, which focuses on developing leadership skills within the Hopi community.
- Hopi Leadership and Youth Development Programs Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates the Hopi Leadership Program and established the Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative (HOYI) focusing on at-risk youth aged 14-26. This includes hosting youth listening sessions and 1-1 meetings with key service providers and officials.
- Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative (HOYI) Youth Mentoring ProgramsEstablished the Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative (HOYI) in 2013, focusing on at-risk youth aged 14-26 who are not engaged in school or the workforce. This includes hosting youth listening sessions and 1-1 meetings with key services.
- Hopi Radio Station Operation Non-Commercial Radio ProgrammingOperates KUYI 88.1 FM radio station in Second Mesa, serving the Hopi community.
- Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center Substance Use Prevention & Recovery CoordinationOperates the Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center in Kykotsmovi Village, providing mentoring services for individuals seeking support for substance use or abuse.
- Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center Operations Substance Use Prevention & Recovery CoordinationOperates the Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center (HSAPC) in Kykotsmovi Village, providing walk-in and phone-based mentoring services for individuals, families, and groups affected by addiction, including elderly individuals and adolescents with parental consent.
- Hopi VITA Partnership Free Tax Preparation via VITA and AARP ProgramsHosts the Hopi VITA Partnership, providing tax assistance and financial education, having served 725 individuals and returning $936,582 in tax refunds.
- Hopi VITA Partnership Program Free Tax Preparation via VITA and AARP ProgramsOperates two VITA sites on the Hopi reservation, serving 725 individuals and returning over $936,582 in tax refunds and saving $416,014 in earned income tax credits for local families. This includes screening, intake, interview, and document scanning services.
- Hopi VITA Partnership for Tax Assistance Free Tax Preparation via VITA and AARP ProgramsOperates two VITA sites on the Hopi reservation, providing free tax preparation services to individuals, returning significant tax refunds and earned income tax credits to local families. The program also recruits and trains volunteers annually.
- KUYI 88.1 FM Radio Station Non-Commercial Radio ProgrammingOperates KUYI 88.1 FM radio station in Second Mesa, serving as a community resource for information and entertainment.
- Mobile Internet Library ServicesExpands community services through the operation of a Mobile Internet Library.
- Natwani Coalition Program Indigenous Economic Development SupportOperates the Natwani Coalition, which is one of nearly 20 projects benefiting Hopi/Tewa communities in areas such as culture, well-being, and sustainability.
- Substance Abuse Prevention and Mentoring Substance Use Prevention & Recovery CoordinationOperates the Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center (HSAPC) which provides walk-in and phone-based mentoring services to individuals, families, and groups affected by addiction, including adolescents and elderly individuals. The center also delivers presentations to community groups and schools on substance abuse topics.
advocacy · 2
- Advocacy and Resource Connection Community Advocacy & Alliance BuildingAdvocates with various entities including foundations, government, and businesses to educate, raise awareness of community needs, and connect the community with essential resources.
- Advocacy for Community Resources Community Advocacy & Alliance BuildingAdvocates with foundations, private donors, government, businesses, and nonprofits to educate, build awareness of needs, and connect the community with resources.
research · 4
- Community-Based ResearchConducts local and community-based research initiatives.
- Community-Based Research Hopi Clan Home & Structural PreservationConducts local and Community Based Research, including producing "Kiiyamuy Technical Guides" for Hopi structural preservation that are still used by the Hopi community.
- Cultural and Historical Preservation Hopi Clan Home & Structural PreservationPreserves 800-year-old village clan homes and produces technical guides for Hopi structural preservation, benefiting the Hopi community.
- Technical Guide Production for Preservation Hopi Clan Home & Structural PreservationProduces technical guides for Hopi structural preservation, such as the "Kiiyamuy Technical Guides," which are utilized by the Hopi community.
capacity building · 6
- Capacity Building and Training Nonprofit Capacity Building SupportProvides fee-for-service training and internal resource development training through its Capacity Building Program. This includes training in Fundraising, Board Development, and Strategic Planning for local nonprofits, tribal organizations, villages, and other stakeholders, and convenes cross-sector collaborations for community development.
- Community Capacity Building Addiction Education & AwarenessDelivers training and presentations on topics such as addiction and community development to local organizations, schools, and service providers.
- Community Development Capacity Building Nonprofit Capacity Building SupportProvides fee-for-service training and internal resource development training through its Capacity Building Program, including training in Fundraising, Board Development, and Strategic Planning to local nonprofits, tribal organizations, villages, the philanthropic sector, and external stakeholders. The organization also convenes and facilitates cross-sector collaborations at the local level for community development.
- Community Grantmaking Local Community GrantmakingProvides small community grants year-round to local organizations and initiatives within the Hopi/Tewa communities.
- Substance Abuse Prevention Education Addiction Education & AwarenessDelivers presentations to community groups, service providers, tribal programs, organizations, and schools on topics including alcoholism, drug trends (methamphetamine, opioids, fentanyl), and family roles in addiction.
- VITA Partnership Support and Training Free Tax Preparation via VITA and AARP ProgramsAssists with community outreach, technical assistance through training and education, and fundraising for the Hopi VITA Partnership. It also recruits new and returning volunteers annually and provides free training and education for various volunteer roles within the VITA Partnership.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Centralized Administrative and Programmatic Management centralized_program_managementThe organization centralizes its administrative and programmatic operations at a main office to efficiently support and coordinate multiple community initiatives.
- Centralized Program Management and Volunteer-Led Service Delivery centralized_volunteer_deliveryThe organization centralizes administrative and programmatic operations to support multiple community initiatives. It also leverages IRS-certified volunteers to deliver free services, such as income tax preparation, to underserved populations.
- Community-Driven Development and Capacity Building community_led_developmentThe organization fosters local self-determination and addresses community needs by actively involving community members in identifying priorities, designing projects, and building capacity through training in areas like fundraising and community organizing, ensuring solutions are culturally relevant and sustainable.
- Community-First Ethos and Proactive Mutual Aid community_first_mutual_aidThe organization operates with a community-first ethos, prioritizing collective benefit and societal well-being over individual gain. It engages in proactive mutual aid and support during times of need, taking initiative to address responsibilities without expectation of compensation or recognition, focused on creating meaningful impact.
- Culturally Informed and Integrated Services culturally_informed_careThe organization integrates traditional Native spiritual values and cultural perspectives with Western tools and training to deliver counseling, educational services, and program management, aiming to perpetuate Hopi values and promote self-sufficiency while respecting cultural identity.
- Culturally-Informed and Community-Led Development culturally_informed_community_developmentThe organization integrates traditional Native spiritual values and cultural perspectives with Western tools and training to manage programs, monitor impact, and promote self-sufficiency. It prioritizes community-driven projects, seeking input from community members and building local self-determination through proactive participation to address community needs and develop a shared vision.
- Culturally-informed and Community-led Development community_led_developmentThe organization builds local self-determination and addresses community needs by prioritizing issues raised by community members, designing projects with village input, and integrating traditional Native spiritual values and cultural perspectives with Western tools and training. This approach ensures programs are culturally relevant, promote self-sufficiency, and are financially sustainable, while also providing capacity building for local organizations in culturally based research and development.
- Data-Driven Program Development data_driven_decision_makingThe organization develops tools and methodologies for regularly gathering data, including risk behavior and culturally relevant information, to inform decision-making and program development, particularly concerning Hopi Opportunity Youth.
- Holistic Addiction Mentoring and Inclusive Support holistic_addiction_mentoringThe organization provides comprehensive substance abuse prevention and support services, emphasizing mentoring that addresses the addiction process, its effects on individuals and families, spirituality, health, and relapse prevention. These services are offered inclusively to all individuals residing on Hopi lands, regardless of tribal affiliation.
- Holistic Addiction Mentoring and Support holistic_addiction_mentoringThe organization provides comprehensive support for individuals and families affected by addiction, focusing on the addiction process, its impacts, spirituality, health, and relapse prevention, including support for 12-step self-help groups, and offers these services inclusively to all residents on Hopi lands.
- Holistic and Inclusive Addiction Mentoring holistic_addiction_mentoringThe organization provides comprehensive substance abuse prevention and support services to all individuals, including Hopi, other tribes, and non-natives, through mentoring that addresses the addiction process, its effects on individuals and families, spirituality, health, and relapse prevention, including support for 12-step self-help groups. This approach utilizes various educational materials to facilitate healing.
- Volunteer-Led Free Tax Assistance volunteer_led_service_deliveryThe organization provides free income tax preparation services to underserved populations, including low-to-moderate income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited-English speaking individuals, utilizing IRS-certified volunteers to ensure access to essential financial services and tax credits.
- Volunteer-Led Free Tax Assistance volunteer_led_service_deliveryThe organization provides free income tax preparation services to underserved populations, including low-to-moderate income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited-English speaking individuals, utilizing IRS-certified volunteers to prepare and electronically file basic income tax returns and inform taxpayers about special tax credits.
- Youth Empowerment and Community VisioningThe organization creates platforms for youth to share their stories and insights, integrating their voices into program development and fostering community-wide collaboration to develop a shared vision for disengaged youth, aiming to equip them with vocational skills aligned with Hopi cultural values.
- Youth Voice and Data-Driven Program Development youth_voice_data_drivenThe organization creates safe platforms for youth to share their stories and insights, incorporating their voices into program development. It also gathers data, including risk behavior and culturally relevant information, about Hopi Opportunity Youth to inform decision-making and identify strategies for re-engagement.
- Youth-Centered Community Collaboration and Data-Driven Policy youth_centered_developmentThe organization creates safe platforms for youth to share their stories and insights, incorporating their voices into program development and fostering a shared community vision to address youth needs. It establishes community-wide collaboration and task teams to identify strategies for re-engaging disengaged youth, aiming to develop policies that support community engagement in youth education and workforce development, and regularly gathers data, including risk behavior and culturally relevant information, about Hopi Opportunity Youth to inform decision-making.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Capacity Building Services
Provides training and support to local nonprofits and tribal organizations to enhance their operational capacity and community engagement.
Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative
Aims to improve the cultural, career, and educational attainment of Hopi and Tewa youth aged 14 to 26 who are disengaged from school or the workforce.
relationships · 27
who they work with
- Barbara Chester Award Partner — Hosts as a seasonal project.
- DNA People's Legal Services Partner — Partner in the Hopi VITA Partnership since 2013.
- Department of Education Partner — Hosted 1-1 meetings with key services including the Department of Education and its programs.
- First Mesa Youth Center Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
- HOPI Substance Abuse Prevention Center Partner — Hosts as a community-based project on the Hopi reservation.
- Hopi Credit Association Partner — Joined the Hopi VITA Partnership in 2016.
- Hopi Department of Health & Human Services Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
- Hopi Guidance Center Services Partner — Hosted 1-1 meetings with key services including Hopi Guidance Center Services.
- Hopi Leadership Program Partner — Hosts as a community-based project on the Hopi reservation.
- Hopi Nutrition Center Partner — Provides a VITA site in Kykotsmovi.
- Hopi Office of Land Information Services Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
- Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative Partner — Hosts as a project, currently in a dormancy period.
- Hopi Tewa Women's Coalition Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
- Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
- Hopi VITA Partnership Partner — Hosts as a seasonal project.
- IRS Government — The VITA program is an IRS initiative, and volunteers are IRS-certified.
- KUYI - 88.1 FM Hopi Radio Partner — Hosts as a community-based project on the Hopi reservation.
- KUYI 88.1 FM Partner — Radio station operated by The Hopi Foundation in Second Mesa
- Natwani Coalition Partner — Hosts as a community-based project on the Hopi reservation.
- Northern Arizona United Way Partner — Partner in the Hopi VITA Partnership since 2014, assisting with community outreach, technical assistance, and fundraising.
- Northland Pioneer College Partner — Partner in the Hopi VITA Partnership since 2013, and provides a VITA site at NPC Hopi Center (Keams Canyon).
- Office of Hopi Lands Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
- Red Feather Development Group Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
- Tawa'ovi Community Development Board Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
- The Hopi High School Partner — Hosted 1-1 meetings with key services including The Hopi High School.
- The Hopi Tribal Judicial Branch Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
- The Nakwatsvewat Institute Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.