activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 14
- Community Center Operations Community Innovation & Co-Working HubsOperates Community Centers launched in August 2021, which serve as innovation hubs and provide resources such as access to computers, printers, scanners, a conference room, a library with Native authors, and shared workspace for independent projects and scheduled classroom use.
- Community Resource Centers Community Innovation & Co-Working HubsOperates Community Centers launched in August 2021 to provide resources and serve as innovation hubs in remote and underdeveloped communities. These centers offer access to computers, printers, scanners, a conference room, a library with books by Native authors, a shared workspace, and a classroom space.
- Community Resource Centers Community Innovation & Co-Working HubsOperates Community Centers launched in August 2021 to provide resources and serve as innovation hubs in remote and underdeveloped communities. These centers offer access to computers, printers, scanners, a conference room, a shared workspace, a classroom, and a library with books by Native authors.
- Elderly Heating Program Emergency Supply DistributionDistributed firewood through the Elderly Heating Program in Arizona until supplies were exhausted.
- Emergency Relief Distribution Emergency Supply DistributionProvided over $10 million in direct relief, including food, water, and PPE, to approximately 500,000 Navajo and Hopi people across 106 of 110 Chapters on Navajo and all 12 Hopi Villages. This included leading the Kinship Care Package Program with 27 volunteer teams, distributing donated water, and launching emergency assistance for COVID-positive individuals through various programs.
- Emergency Relief Distribution Emergency Supply DistributionProvided over $10 million in direct relief, including food, water, PPE, and firewood, to approximately 500,000 Navajo and Hopi people across 106 of 110 Chapters on Navajo and all 12 Hopi Villages, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This included leading the Kinship Care Package Program and the Delta Relief Program.
- Face Mask Production Emergency Supply DistributionSews face masks.
- Firewood Distribution Emergency Supply DistributionDistributed firewood through the Elderly Heating Program in Arizona until supplies were exhausted.
- Food Security and Hygiene Product Provision Emergency Supply DistributionCollaborates with Indigenous youth locally to ensure food security and provide hygiene products to the Navajo and Hopi Nations, coordinating distribution sites and food deliveries across Navajo communities in New Mexico.
- Food Security and Hygiene Product Provision Emergency Supply DistributionIndigenous youth collaborate locally to ensure food security and provide hygiene products to the Navajo and Hopi Nations, coordinating distribution sites and food deliveries across Navajo communities in New Mexico.
- Housing Rehabilitation Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingReceived a $2 million grant from the Arizona Department of Housing for housing rehabilitation initiatives.
- Housing Rehabilitation Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingReceived a $2 million grant from the Arizona Department of Housing for housing rehabilitation projects.
- Toll-Free Hotline Management 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Support Line OperationsManages a toll-free hotline to provide assistance or information.
- Toll-Free Hotline Management 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Support Line OperationsManages a toll-free hotline.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Community Center Model for Resilience and Development community_center_modelThe organization plans to develop and utilize community centers across the Navajo and Hopi nations. These centers serve as innovation hubs and resource providers, supporting entrepreneurship, youth leadership, and cultural preservation, with the ultimate goal of strengthening tribal communities against pandemics and climate change by building long-term community resiliency.
- Community Center Model for Resilience and Empowerment community_center_modelThe organization develops and utilizes community centers as innovation hubs to provide resources, foster entrepreneurship, youth leadership, and cultural preservation. These centers are central to strengthening tribal communities against pandemics and climate change, empowering Navajo people through traditional principles and self-reliance.
- Community Center Model for Resilience and Innovation community_center_modelThe organization develops and utilizes community centers as innovation hubs and resource providers. These centers are designed to strengthen tribal communities against pandemics and climate change by supporting entrepreneurship, youth leadership, cultural preservation, and by fostering local creativity and business skills.
- Community-Driven Local Solutions community-driven_local_solutionsThe organization empowers community members to develop and implement local, home-grown solutions across various domains like food security, entrepreneurship, mental health, language preservation, and cultural strengthening. This approach aims to build resilient tribal communities capable of addressing challenges like pandemics and climate change from within.
- Community-Driven Local Solutions and Empowerment community-driven_local_solutionsThe organization empowers community members to develop and implement local, home-grown solutions for various challenges, including food security, entrepreneurship, mental health, language preservation, and cultural strengthening. This approach fosters self-reliance and leverages existing community creativity and skills, integrating traditional principles and cultural values.
- Community-Driven Local Solutions and Empowerment community-driven_local_solutionsThe organization empowers community members to develop local, home-grown solutions across various domains like food security, entrepreneurship, mental health, language preservation, and cultural strengthening. This approach fosters self-reliance and leverages existing community creativity and business skills, integrating traditional principles and cultural values to rebuild and revitalize communities.
- Community-Led Emergency Response and Mutual Aid community-led_responseThe organization mobilizes Navajo and Hopi people to respond to public health emergencies, emphasizing mutual aid and the concept of being a "good relative" within the community. This includes providing direct assistance like food during crises to enable safe self-quarantine.
- Community-Led Emergency Response and Mutual Aid community-led_responseThe organization mobilizes Navajo and Hopi people to find leadership and strength in responding to public health emergencies, emphasizing mutual aid and the concept of being a "good relative" within the community. This includes providing direct assistance during crises, such as food for safe self-quarantine during pandemics.
- Culturally Responsive and Grounded Empowerment culturally_responsive_designThe organization integrates Navajo cultural values and community input into its programs, particularly housing rehabilitation, to ensure culturally sensitive and sustainable outcomes. This approach empowers Navajo and Hopi people by building collective power, exercising inherent rights to self-determination, and revitalizing communities through cultural teachings.
- Culturally Responsive and Sustainable Housing Rehabilitation culturally_responsive_designThe organization integrates Navajo cultural values and community input into housing rehabilitation projects to ensure culturally sensitive and sustainable outcomes. This involves a community-driven, collaborative model with local government and residents, and the use of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs.
- Culturally Responsive and Sustainable Housing Rehabilitation culturally_responsive_designThe organization integrates Navajo cultural values and community input into housing rehabilitation projects to ensure culturally sensitive and sustainable outcomes. This involves a community-driven, collaborative model with local government and residents, and the implementation of sustainable construction practices using eco-friendly and energy-efficient designs.
- Sustainable Construction Practices sustainable_constructionThe organization implements sustainable construction practices in housing rehabilitation projects, utilizing eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs to promote environmental responsibility and long-term viability.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Community Centers
Establishes centers to support local entrepreneurship, food security, and cultural preservation.
Direct Relief Program
Provides food, water, and PPE to families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elderly Heating Program
Offers heating assistance to elderly community members during cold seasons.
Housing Rehabilitation
Initiative aimed at improving housing conditions for families in the Navajo Nation through rehabilitation projects.
relationships · 15
who they work with
- Ahehee’ Shidine’e Homecare LLC Partner — Vanessa Tullie, Treasurer of Yee Ha’ólníi Doo, is the owner of this company.
- Arizona Department of Housing Government — Primary grant funder for housing rehabilitation initiatives on the Navajo Nation.
- Arizona Foundation Partner — Yee Ha’ólníi Doo leadership serves on the Steer Committee for Arizona Foundation to allocate grant monies in Page, Arizona and surrounding areas.
- Arizona House and Senate Government — Recognized the Relief Fund for its work.
- Bill Gates Partner — Recognized Ethel Branch as one of 7 unsung heroes of the pandemic.
- Change Labs Partner — Jessica Stago, a board member of Yee Ha’ólníi Doo, is Co-Founder and Director of Business Incubation for Change Labs.
- Colorado Plateau Foundation Partner — Jessica Stago, a board member of Yee Ha’ólníi Doo, is on the Board of the Colorado Plateau Foundation.
- Diné Studies Conference Partner — Awarded the Community Service and Leadership Award to the Relief Fund.
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Partner — Collaborated on a report highlighting the organization's work with Indigenous youth in food security.
- Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy Partner — Yee Ha’ólníi Doo leadership co-founded and serves on the Board of Directors of Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy.
- MVCC Ranch Partner — Yee Ha’ólníi Doo leadership is a co-founder of MVCC Ranch, a Navajo heritage resource for traditional agriculture and animal farming.
- Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund Partner — Yee Ha'ólníi Doo was formerly known as the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund.
- Navajo Division of Public Safety Partner — Delores Greyeyes, Secretary of Yee Ha’ólníi Doo, is employed as the Director for the Corrections Department.
- Navajo Nation government Partner — Collaborates on housing rehabilitation initiatives through joint decision-making and local implementation.
- Phoenix Indian Center Partner — Named Ethel Branch Woman of the Year for her work with the Fund.