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Blog PostBy Barbara Sperry, LWVBC Member
Locally, we are fortunate to be the home of Americans for Native Americans, a 501(c )(3) non- profit organization founded by Doylestown residents, Connie and Bill Eastburn, more than 30 years ago.
ANA MISSION STATEMENT
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for Native Americans on the Hopi, Navajo, and Zuni Nations by providing essential goods and programs which foster self-reliance and mutual understanding.
ANA has grown in so many ways since its founding in 1991. Training nurses, helping improve animal health, and equipping children with necessities (food, clothing, and school supplies) to allow them to focus on learning are some of the ways ANA is empowering self-reliance.
In addition, two times a year, ANA leads groups of volunteers to provide services to the Community Food Pantry in Gallup, NM, and to work with nursing students from the University of New Mexico-Gallup to provide health screenings to K-6 students in schools throughout the served nations. In early October 2024, health screening volunteer services were provided to more than 1000 children! Read about one local woman's experience volunteering with ANA here.
In addition, two times a year, ANA leads groups of volunteers to provide services to the Community Food Pantry in Gallup, NM, and to work with nursing students from the University of New Mexico-Gallup to provide health screenings to K-6 students in schools throughout the served nations. In early October 2024, health screening volunteer services were provided to more than 1000 children! Read about one local woman's experience volunteering with ANA here.
August 1, 2024
For more information about how you can participate in this non-profit local organization, please take time to visit volunteers and the young students at https://www.americansfornativeamericans.org
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