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Jeidah DeZurney (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians), age 20, is making a positive impact in Salem, Oregon. In February, Jeidah created care kits and collected winter clothing, then handed them out in downtown Portland. Jeidah originally planned on 30-40 kits, but was so blessed to receive grants to help over…

Luke Harris (Cherokee), age 21, is making a positive impact. Luke held a field day for 200 Native American middle school students at the University of Oregon campus. The amount of support we received this year from various groups was amazing.We even had 100 volunteers. It is a beautiful thing…

Kiara Garcia (Nez Perce), age 18, is making a positive impact in Lapwai, Idaho. In April, Kiara used the community mini grant to buy feminine products and non-perishable food items. The non-perishable fod items were two different kinds of granola bars, gum, fruit snacks, applesauce pouches, and breakfast bars. She…

In September, Ma’iingaans Loonsfoot (Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe), age 23, created a lacrosse program to bring back our traditional game of lacrosse and provide youth with a healthy alternative to drugs and alcohol. Anyone that wanted to learn about the tradition and modern games of lacrosse along with the history of…

In October, LIllian Sanchez-Lee, Raylene Sanchez-Lee and Jaden Manjarrez held a 5k run/walk and health fair in Yakama, WA. A total of 19 runners attendedthe event. As part of the event, the group raised money for the Family, Career, And Community Leaders of America chapter to fund their Easter color…

In May, students from the Shoshone Bannock Healthy Empowered Youth (HEY) program offered yard clean-up services to elders in their community. Studentsborrowed lawn mowers, rakes, and a trailer, and spent the day mowing and planting flowers at two elder’s homes. Afterwards they shared a meal, and askedthe homeowner about their…

In April, students from the Sisters in Healing Group in Oregon hosted a Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Fun Walk/Run to raise awareness of sexual violence. Thegroup formed a movement to inspire people to heal and to reach our for help. After making posters and flyers to put up…

Over the Summer, Whitney, Tashina, Savanna and Noella planned, planted and enjoyed eating from a community garden. One of the best things they learned”…that it takes all of us working together to accomplish this”. Apply for your own grant and get started making a difference today!