June 2016 - Adopt-A-Native

June 2016
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The gift of giving and receiving
pulls many heartstrings
ADOPT-A-NATIVE-ELDER PROGRAM
POB 3401, PARK CITY, UTAH 84060
LINDA:435-649-0535
E-MAIL:[email protected]
SLC OFFICE 328 W GREGSON AVE, SLC, UT 84115
801-474-0535
WWW.ANELDER.ORG
READ THE NEWSLETTER ONLINE IN COLOR!
The lines are long at many of the Food Runs as Elders give gifts in appreciation for the support they
receive from their Sponsors, Volunteers and for the Program.
by Linda Myers, Executive Director,
Adopt-A-Native-Elder Program
To walk in the Native tradition of the
As I watch them come forward with walkers and
giveaway circle is a special place that isn’t
canes, I realize they have been very busy, like
about money or time. It’s about love, caring
we have, in preparing for their special day
and sharing, whatever you can do to touch
together. They want to give something to
another person’s life. At the Food Runs, as I
express their gratitude to the program, the
go around to put name tags on the Elders,
support people who come and to their
some try to give me little gifts, many express
sponsors. Many gifts are handed to me and I
their gratitude, and for many their struggle
have always shared them with the volunteers
and special needs. We have created a time
who give their time, their hands and their hearts
at each of the Food Runs for the Elders to
to come and help us get the food, giveaway and
come forward to share their giveaways.
needed supplies to them.
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I watch as the Elders reach into
bags and coats to produce beautiful
necklaces and crafts and many
handwoven rugs. The many hours
that they spend at the loom, in their
old ages, pulls at my heart as they
hold up their rugs. Mary Shepherd
is blind, she has a special necklace
to share. And Eve Christensen, one
of our new volunteers, receives the
special gift. Mary talks about how
hard it is not to be able to see all
Victoria Begay reaches out to a new
volunteer, Angie Wulfow, to share with
her. Victoria talks to the Elders and
support people, thanking them for all the
support the Program brings to them.
the good people that have come.
She expresses her gratitude for all
One of our younger weavers, Bobbi Jo
she receives that helps her.
Whitehair, chose to weave a special rug
to give to Sarah Sifers, who has been
volunteering now 20 years. As a
mother of two small children, I know
she had to stay up and weave it long
after her children were in bed.
Mary Shepherd gives Eve Christensen a
beautiful necklace.
Volunteer Sarah Sifers and Bobbi Jo
Whitehair.
Karen Kaulfield from Vermont
came for her first Food Run and
received a beautiful Navajo pottery
vase from Alice King at Sanders.
Rena Robertson also chose to weave a
beautiful purse to give to Patti Palmer for
her many years of coming to the Food Run.
Wills & Estate Planning
Supporters of the Adopt-A-Native-Elder Program (ANE) have expressed an interest in naming ANE as a beneficiary
in their will or estate plan. If you would like more information on how you may help in this important legacybuilding way, please contact John Burrow: (503) 312-5655 or [email protected].
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The Elders may live very simply and
people through the relocation. Mae
have many needs but they have
wove a rug for each of us. Grace’s
grown to love the Program and to
rug shows her homeland and mine
honor it over the last 31 years we
shows the sacred mountains. She
have helped them. It has always
spoke to us with deep love and
been hard for me to accept their
gratitude for helping her all these
donations, knowing they could sell
years.
the rugs, jewelry and items to help
them. I have grown to understand
that they give what they have with
love and respect. It can’t be bought
but only shared from the heart.
Maxine Keskoli and CJ Robb.
The many donations the program
receives are given to volunteers. We
A very busy CJ Robb, the Assistant
Director of the Adopt-A-Native-
It was a great honor to see her
honor Grace for all the work she did
for the Elders.
The gift of receiving pulls your heart
strings as you feel the Elder’s love
and caring.
honor our warehouse volunteers
It is such a great honor to help these
and our Rug Show volunteers.
people – many who never leave
their homeland and are not visible
Elder Program, spends all his time
Mae Tso is one of the first Elders
ordering all the food and Gift Box
that was originally put into the
items and giveaways the Elders
Program 31 years ago. She had
receive. It’s always very touching for
woven two special rugs to honor
me to see him honored. Maxine
myself and Grace S Yellowhammer,
Kescoli, a weaver, honored him with
co-founder of the Program, for all
In Loving Respect,
a beautiful rug during the Pinion
that was done for them and for
Linda
Food Run.
never giving up on helping the
to the rest of the world and don’t
understand what goes on in our
world. But they know that what we
give from the heart blesses us.
At Tsaile, Rita Jishie came up to me
with a beautiful rug dress she had
woven for me, so much work put
into it -weaving both sides. Her
beautiful smile and happiness at
making this for me was so touching
and the few moments I had to
express my gratitude seemed so
small to all the hours and time she
put into weaving the dress.
Linda Myers and Rita Jishie.
Grace Yellowhammer, Mae Tso and
Linda Myers.
Mission Statement
The Adopt-A-Native-Elder Program exists to create a bridge of hope between Native Americans and other cultures.
It allows us to reach out to one another, share our gifts, and mend the broken circle of our relationship with the
Land and the Native Americans who hold it in sacred trust.
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We enjoy spending a special day where all the
Elders gather to spend time with one another.
Ellen Curley,
Leupp, gets a
hug from Carrie
Thompson.
Zonnie Dann, Big Mountain, visits with Ella Horseherder.
Francis
Bahe,
Teesto,
gives
Helen
Gishie a
big hug.
Jennie
Todechine,
Many Farms,
visits with
Marie Nez and
Nettie
Tsinijinnie.
Judy O’Day
gets a
special hug
from Mary
Chee at
Tsaile.
Mary Cody
receives a
consoling
hug over
the loss
of her
husband,
Henry
Cody.
Berna Little shares a hug at Navajo Mountain.
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Pauline Allen greets Mary Sebahe’s daughter at Tsaile.
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Simone McKay gives Jessie Nez Tsosie, Tsaile, her Certificates.
Many Farms: Mary Owen is happy to give Sarah Billy her Food
Certificates.
It is a special honor to hand out the
Food Certificates from Sponsors.
Barbara Spelman, Tucson, AZ, makes
sure the Certificates are in alphabetical
order.
Hazel Williams, Leupp, holds on
to her Food Certificate.
LeeRoy Arrellano
gives Mary & Kee
Bahe, Big
Mountain, a Food
Certificate.
Sandi Tax helps Alice Smith with her
letter and paperwork at Leupp.
Fanny & Allen Joe,
Birdsprings, receive
their $100 Food
Certificate from their
Sponsor.
Joe Aloia enjoys handing Helen King, Big Mountain, her
letter and Certificate.
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Delivering the Food Boxes takes many
dedicated Volunteers who donate their
time and vehicles to serve the Elders.
Your donation of Food Boxes and other
New Volunteer, Brad Tayson, Highland, UT, arrives with a load of boxes.
Judy O’Day, Park City, UT, drives a truck with a
large trailer. She can be seen at the very back of the trailer.
Each box is
organized
and put in
place for the
Elders.
Now... if
Grandma
Sarah Etcitty,
Many Farms,
can just find
her truck!
With 74
Elders at
Big
Mountain,
the boxes
make a
large
Rainbow
Circle.
Volunteers
make sure
all of the
boxes are
loaded on
the right
truck for
the Elders.
All of the Food Run items are loaded in their vehicles for the
Elders to head home.
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Meeting Elders’ needs is the primary mission
of Adopt-A-Native-Elder
Beverly Benally visits with Harris
Cody, Leupp, to assess his needs
for medical supplies.
Mary T. Begay, Teesto, gets plenty
of Volunteer assistance to help her
to her vehicle.
Karen Kaufield, So. Burlington, VT,
uses her nursing skills to fill
Elder’s requested items from the
medical van.
Sally Yazzie, Sanders, gets a wheelchair to help get
around more safely.
At Teesto, Frank Lesar, Park City,
UT, helps James Morris find a
wheelchair to help him. He
previously had to walk most of the
time with the aid of crutches.
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Walter Deschine, Many
Farms, gets a new
wheelchair.
Walter’s niece tries to
maneuver the
wheelchair. It is very
difficult to move Elders
through the rutted dirt
and sandy areas by their
homes.
The ANE medical van travels to all
of the Food Runs to deliver
wheelchairs, potty chairs,
incontinent products and other
medical supplies.
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Elder Self-Sufficiency: The gift of receiving a
yarn bundle to weave a rug to sell.
Tom McCrea, Waynesburg, PA, is ready to help Linda give bundles to the Elders who weave.
Each yarn bundle helps the Elders
weave a rug to sustain themselves in
their Traditional Ways. Through your
kind donations and grants, Adopt-ANative-Elder provides $20,000 in
yarn at the Spring & Fall Food Runs.
Emma Jean Willie, Leupp,
smiles as she receives yarn.
Louise Curley, Birdsprings, chooses a
yarn bundle.
Faye Begay, Big Mountain, gives us a
smile as she holds her yarn bundle.
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Lorraine James, Pinion, chooses yarn to
weave a rug.
Agnes Benally, Many Farms, chooses the
Chief’s Blanket colors to weave with.
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Sarah Billy, Many Farms, is 95 winters old.
She has earned her Cracker Jacks!
Marilyn Boschetto, Park City, UT, is ready
to give Cracker Jacks to our oldest Elders.
Garnet Alcott (92-93 ish), Sanders, holds
on to her box.
It’s a Birthday
Celebration!
To honor the
Elders by age,
Cracker Jacks
are given as a
favorite treat.
John Katenay, Big Mountain, is 94 years old. He is all
smiles as he eats his Cracker Jacks.
85 year old Mary Sebahe, Tsaile, is busy
eating her birthday treat.
92 year old Tullie Kee, Tsaile, is happy to receive
a box since she didn’t get one last year.
Dilkon: Lucy McCabe, 86 years old
receives her box.
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Mary Ann Lewis, 85 from Teesto,
smiles after she receives her box.
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“The Meaning of Life is to find your Gift. The Purpose of Life is to Give it Away.”
~Pablo Picasso
One of the highlights of this delivery
was at the Little Singer Community
School. It was the last school
scheduled in our delivery. And it’s a
On this delivery, I was joined by two friends of 20 + years. They flew in from Maine,
good thing that it was our last
excited for the unknown that the next two weeks would bring.
school, because we spent over 4
hours there! As we were packing up
to leave, we were asked if we would
by Melyssa Holbrook, Walk In Beauty Coordinator
like to visit with the culture teacher
There is so much joy involved with
separating from the rest of the shoe,
being a part of the Walk In Beauty
and more often than not ….sneakers
program. By all appearances, we are
that are WAY too big!
giving. Giving Socks. Giving
and his class in the Hogan.
As we entered the Hogan, the first
thing I noticed was the dirt floor. But
I had the opportunity to quietly ask
although this is a fairly modern
a couple of the students who were
Hogan with sheetrock walls, in the
wearing sneakers at least two sizes
center of this open, single room, is
too large, how long they had been
an old cast iron wood stove for
wearing that particular pair. The
heating. The walls are covered with
The need on the Navajo Reservation
answer … “about a year”. One
symbols, songs and words written in
is definite and substantial. Kids are
young boy had been wearing
Navajo. The Navajo Culture teacher
wearing sneakers that have multiple
sneakers that no longer had the
warmly welcomed us inside. We
holes, the soles are flopping and
soles on them!
were able to observe while he led a
Sneakers. Giving Smiles. Giving
Hope. Giving Joy. But what may not
be so easily seen, is what we are
getting in return.
Smiles and words of happiness from the kids...
third grade class in a song and
drumming activity. My friends
thought they were coming to take
part in a humanitarian charitable
mission. And they did. But what
they left with was a life-altering
experience. Volunteering with Walk
In Beauty/Adopt-A-Native-Elder is
like being given access to the past…
to history… to something so special.
Another successful Walk In Beauty
“These new sneakers feel
“I feel like I’m in the sky
“I’m never gonna take
like clouds!”
walking around!”
these off!”
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sneaker delivery. 15 schools … 467
children … 934 Feet … 9340 toes!
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School boxes &
preschool bags
bring many smiles.
Please help us by
donating a school box or
preschool bag for the
children for our next
Food Run.
The young children are all smiles as they receive their preschool bags.
At each Food Run, many children look
forward to receiving a gift like they see all
the Grandmas and Grandpas receive.
School boxes are very helpful in the
Spring when supplies have all run out.
This boy said he was glad that he
came with his Grandma.
Even the older kids appreciate their new supplies.
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Many children say “Thank You” by sharing pictures they draw at
the Food Runs.
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Let’s have fun! Let’s dress up the Elder’s children to win
an imaginary trip to either Hawaii, Mexico or Las Vegas !
Let’s teach everyone to dance!
Cindy Devers comes out dancing.
Sam Aloia teaches Darlene Furcap a traditional Hawaiian dance.
John Del Campo
comes out to
teach an Elder’s
grandson a dance.
Shirley Upchurch is a
Las Vegas queen!
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Beth Deal teaches Helen
Gishie’s daughter how to
dance like a showgirl.
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The Elders loved watching their children and the support people dance
to win their votes. The winner received a travel bag as a prize.
Everyone had lots of fun competing for the prize.
BJ Boucher shows the “money”.
Barbara Soulier at Navajo
Mountain shows how the
dance is done.
Katie Furcap, Big Mountain,
enjoys watching her daughter
dance.
Lillie Kate Manygoats and her daughter, Navajo
Mountain, like to see the Elder’s caretakers, who
take care of them day after day, have some fun!
Elsie Greymountain, Navajo Mountain, enjoys IT ALL!
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Lena Salt, Oljato, has fun
watching the activity.
Fred Littleboy, Navajo Mountain, also finds it a lot of fun!
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ANE Focuses on
Arizona
by Bryan McCay,
ANE Board
Member
A majority of
the Elders ANE
supports live in
Arizona, however, a majority of the
financial and sponsor support comes
from other states. For 2016 the ANE
Board has made it a priority to
change this disparity and increase
the awareness and support coming
from our neighbors in Arizona.
Members of the Heard Museum guild at the Big Mountain Food Run.
Heard and Native American causes.
The Guild hosts the annual Indian
Fair and Market, which draws over
15,000 visitors to a world-acclaimed
ANE is now officially registered in
cultural event. This year ANE was
Arizona as a non-profit
invited to participate and
(file number
The Phoenix Heard Museum has invited ANE to
was present with an
F20415643 if anyone is
participate in their monthly First Friday open houses.
information booth for the
curious) which makes
2 day event. We met
it easier for
many new people, most
corporations and
of whom were surprised to hear
foundations to recognize us as a
Additionally we have begun a
about the need so close to home.
legitimate non-profit serving
relationship with the Phoenix Heard
Arizona citizens.
Museum. Heard Museum has invited The Guild also sent 13 members to
us to participate in their monthly
participate in our May Food Run in
We have begun to develop a
First Friday open houses where
Big Mountain. Several of the
relationship with the Phoenix Rotary
thousands of Phoenix residents
members had already adopted
100, the largest Rotary Club in
come to the museum to see Native
Elders in Big Mountain and were
Arizona. Last year we submitted a
Art and learn about Native Culture.
seeing them for the first time. They
grant request to the Rotary club to
all were a little surprised at the size
help provide funding for the Teesto
We have also been invited to
of the Food Run and the number of
Food Run and received $15,000 in
participate in the annual World
Elders and families who participate.
support from Arizona Rotarians.
Championship Hoop Dance contest
which draws Native American
Both ANE and the Guild have a
contestants from across the nation.
great deal in common in terms of
We see this as a great opportunity
our history of commitment to
to spread awareness nationally
Native American culture and both
about the needs of the Navajo
organizations hope this first Food
Elders.
Run is the beginning of a long term
ANE was a guest speaker in
relationship. The Guild has been
December for the volunteer arm of
active in Phoenix for 60 years and
the Heard, the Heard Museum
our mutual hope is that together
Guild. The Guild was started in 1956
Rotarians Craig Wilson and Steve
they can help us get the word out
Goldston were particularly impressed
and now has 450 members who
about ANE and need of the Elders in
with the hands-on nature of our work
dedicate over 65,000 hours annually Arizona.
and the community involvement.
in volunteer time in support of the
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At the recent May Many Farms Food
Run we had two Rotarians from
Phoenix participate to see first hand
the people we serve and the
efficiency with which we operate.
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Adopt-A-Native-Elder Program
Backpacks for the Children
Thank you for supporting our backpack project for Navajo students in grades 1-6!
We wish you could…
 hear the happy, excited talk of the children.
 see the huge smiles as the children open the
backpacks.
 watch the children strut about wearing their new
backpacks!
We want you to know that your support does make a
difference and is appreciated very much.
Suggested Ideas for Backpacks

Pencil Pouch
Each year the program has helped the grandchildren of
the Elders with special backpacks for boys and girls
grades 1-6. Last fall, we delivered over 500 backpacks.

Pencils

Erasers
Please let us know the grade the pack is for and if it’s
for a girl or a boy.

Rulers

Wide-rule paper

64-count crayons

Colored Markers or Pencils

Paperback Dictionary

Small bottle white glue or glue sticks

Scissors

Mini-notebook for assignments

8x11 spiral notebooks

Snacks such as: Rice Krispy treats,
mini-cookie pouches, fruit leathers or
fruit snacks.
Grade
Age
1st
6-7
2nd
7-8
3rd
8-9
We encourage you to put a
note in the pack letting the
child know what state
you’re from and who
packed it.
You can buy the packs and
4th
9-10
send a donation to fill it to
cut down on your shipping
5th
10-11
costs. Or, you can send a
$15 donation to the
program to have the program fill a backpack.
Please send back packs to:
Adopt-A-Native-Elder
328 West Gregson Ave.
July 17th deadline.
Kids in Arizona
start school Aug. 1
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES Summer/Fall 2016
JUNE
June 11
Volunteers Needed: Craft Day/ SLC Warehouse 10:00 am—1:00 pm ............................ Sandi Aloia 801-352-7146
Wednesdays
Volunteers Needed Wednesdays: Farmer’s Market in Park City 11:00 am—6:00 pm ............ Contact Barbara Yam
[email protected]
Warehouse activities: Packing items for the Fall Food Run ............................ SLC Office/ Warehouse 801-474-0535
Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Tues & Fri
JULY
July 15
All Food Run Driver applications due for Oljato, Navajo Mountain (Tonalea) SPACE IS LIMITED
Online Application at: www.anelder.org
July 17
Last day backpacks accepted for August delivery ......................................... SLC Office/ Warehouse 801-474-0535
July 23
Fall Food delivery day for Rainbow Food Boxes at Warehouse 9:00 am—11:00 am ............................ 801-474-0535
July 30
Shiyazhi Tea Party Saturday 1:00-3:00 pm SLC Warehouse~All are welcome ......... Andrea Berman 801-582-1946
AUGUST
Aug 6 & 13
ALL RAINBOW BOXES WILL BE PACKED THESE TWO SATURDAYS
Volunteers Needed: Food Packing 8:00 am-11:00 am ......................................................CJ Robb 801-474-0535
Aug 5
All Food Run money due for Oljato, Navajo Mountain (Tonalea)
Order Online at: www.anelder.org or call SLC office 801-474-0535
Aug 19
All Driver Applications due for all remaining (Arizona) Food Runs ....................................... Ed Keane 801-272-3679
Online Application at: www.anelder.org
Aug 19-20
Load trucks for Oljato, Navajo Mountain Food Run—Fri, Sat .............................................. Ed Keane 801-272-3679
Aug 23-25
Oljato, Navajo Mountain (Tonalea) Food Run—Tue, Wed, Thur
SEPTEMBER
Sept 1
ALL Food Run Box Money Due for ARIZONA Spring Food Runs
Order Online at: www.anelder.org or call SLC office 801-474-0535
Sept 2-5
[email protected]
Volunteers Needed: Sheep Dog Show, Soldier Hollow ...................Please Contact Barbara Yamada: barbyama-
Sept 8
Rug Show Volunteer Meeting at P.C. Community Church 5:30 ................................. Andrea Berman 801-582-1946
Sept 12
ANE Event: Red Butte Garden SLC 6:00 pm—8:00 pm ............................................. Andrea Berman 801-582-1946
Sept 17
Shiyazhi Pageant 1:00-3:00 pm SLC Warehouse~All are welcome .......................... Andrea Berman 801-582-1946
Sept 23
Mandatory Food Run Drivers Meeting—Friday, 5:30 p.m. (Utah Drivers Only) .................... Ed Keane 801-272-3679
Sept 27-30
Dilkon, Leupp, Birdsprings Food Run—Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri.
OCTOBER
Oct 4-8
Many Farms, Piñon, and Tsaile Food Run—Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat
Oct 9-13
Sanders, Big Mountain, Teesto Food Run—Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur.
Oct 27
Rug Show Volunteer Meeting at P.C. Community Church 5:30 ................................. Andrea Berman 801-582-1946
NOVEMBER
Nov 6
Rug Training SLC Warehouse
Nov 11-13
27th Annual Rug Show, Deer Valley, Utah
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A D O P T- A -N A T I V E - E L D E R P R OG R AM
Charity Navigator has recognizes ANE for
outstanding credibility and excellence in
fiscal responsibility with a 4-Star Rating for
the fourth consecutive year
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reflect how charities actually function.
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Donations to Adopt-A-Native-Elder are a solid
investment that get results. You can be proud of your
life-giving contribution.
ANE OVERALL RATING: 95.09 out of 100
ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY:
100 OUT OF 100
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WHEN EAGLES FLY
In special remembrance to the great Elders we loved
and the joy that we all shared together
Navajo Mountain
Big Mountain
Leupp
Many Farms
Albert Johnson
Herbert Laughter
Henry Cody
Richard Bahe
Birdsprings
Oljato
Yellowman Begay
Etta Denny
Sadie Curley
Sally Williams
Thomas Walker
MEMORIALS
Adaley Idler sent a memorial donation in memory of her
Jean Campbell, Loretta Melvin & Sharon Prescott sent a
husband Patrick Idler.
donation in memory of Lee Roy Arellano’s son.
Elaine Cooper sent a memorial donation in memory of Patrick
Lauren Paul sent a donation in memory of her mother, Grace
Idler, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother.
E. Paul.
Lynne Prout sent a memorial donation in memory of Patrick
Frances Carr sent a donation in memory of Gordon Tzinichini.
Idler.
IN HONOR OF
Barbara E. Burke sent a donation in memory of Albert C.
Burke.
William Webb sent a donation in honor of John Aldrich for his
Kathleen Lewis sent a donation in memory of her dear
birthday.
classmate Marilyn Haynes.
Jay Colosimo sent a donation in honor of Uncle Tom
Rita Clark & Kerby Hornbeck sent a donation in memory of
Colosimo.
their Elder, Sally Williams.
Stephanie Roman sent a donation on behalf of her mother
Bojie Horvot sent a donation in memory of her sweet sister-
for Mother’s Day.
in-law, Joyce Hodges.
Jonelle Reynolds sent a donation in honor of Linda Myers and
Amanda Denham sent a donation in memory of Joyce
ANE.
Hodges.
Martha Bray sent a donation in honor of Madeline Begay.
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Summertime Volunteers needed for
some fun activities!
PARK CITY FARMER’S MARKET
Every Wednesday in June
2 Shifts: 11:00 am—2:30 pm
2:30 pm—6:00pm
ANE maintains a booth at the market as a means of selling rugs and
jewelry for our Elders as well as promoting the Program.
Contact: Barbara Yamada [email protected]
Saturday, June 11 10:00 am—1:00 pm
Bring your creativity. We will provide ornaments, embellishments and
refreshments.
The Winter Blessings Ornament Program helps Navajo Elders who have
special needs. Each ornament features a photo and a short biography of
an Elder, along with a list of items that the Elder needs. The ornaments
are hung on a Christmas tree at the November Rug Show. Show-goers
select an ornament from the tree and donate firewood, food certificates
or yarn to help the Elder during the long winter months.
SHEEP DOG TRIALS
Soldier Hollow, UT
September 2-5
Donations can
be made
automatically
to Adopt-ANative-Elder
through Amazon
by using
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CRAFT DAY AT THE SLC WAREHOUSE
Please
Help Us
Spread
The Word
FOOD PACKING
2 Saturdays:
August 6 & 13
8:00 am-11:30
We invite you, your
family and friends to help
us pack the Food Boxes
for our Fall Deliveries.
We hope to see you at the
warehouse. As always, we
thank you for your
generosity, hard work and
support.
We are looking for volunteers who
would like to work half-day shifts
Contact: Barbara Yamada
[email protected]
Notice: Reasonable efforts will be made to use donations for the specific purpose designated. All donations become the property of
Adopt-A-Native-Elder and will be used at the discretion of the organization to further the mission of the Adopt-A-Native-Elder
Program in delivering materials and services to the Elders.
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All proceeds of Navajo Rug sales
go directly to the weavers
The sale of rugs through our website is one of the most
important ways we have to provide financial support to our
Elders.
It began many years ago with a simple request from an Elder
to Linda Myers at the close of a Food Run. An Elder shyly
came up to Linda with a rug and placed it in her hands saying,
"Please take this rug and sell it for me." Traditional Elders
often must support their families by the sale of their weaving.
Many times the local buyers will not pay anywhere near the
value of the rug or weaving, if they will buy the rug at all.
An online Rug Catalog became a necessity on our website as
more and more rugs were given to Linda to be sold.
Oftentimes, a package arrives in the mail with a simple note:
"Please sell my rug for me." No signed contracts or written
agreements. Pure trust that we will act in the Elder's best
interest. From the very beginning, all proceeds from the sale
of the Elders' rugs are paid to the weaver.
If you are interested in purchasing one of the beautiful rugs,
please visit our website at: www.anelder.org
Adopt-A-Native-Elder Program
328 West Gregson Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Would you like to
adopt me?
We have many Elders in
need of Sponsors. Some
are Grandpas that have
never had a Sponsor.
Adoption is $25 and a
required commitment of
$100 food boxes every
Spring & Fall. Please go
online at:
www.anelder.org or
contact our office at [email protected] or call
Linda Myers at 435-649-0535.
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