OUR PROGRAMS

We are committed to addressing the critical needs of children for clean water, nutrition, healthcare, and education.

We are deeply committed to preserving and celebrating their rich cultural heritage while striving to address the unique challenges they face today by providing sustainable and impactful programs.

Through collaboration, understanding, and respect, we aim to bridge the gap between cultures and foster a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Operation Firewood

In remote areas like Big Mountain, where most homes lack running water and electricity, families rely on wood-burning stoves to survive the frigid winter months. NAER helps protect the most vulnerable households by providing the firewood they depend on for warmth and safety.

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Garden To Table

We are working to improve access to nutritious foods on the Navajo Reservation by supporting community-based sustainable gardens, offering student education programs, and providing starter kits that help families grow their own home gardens.

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Water Is Life

Access to clean, reliable water remains one of the most urgent challenges on the reservation. To help families facing this daily hardship, NAER installs sustainable water catchment systems, provides water totes and 55-gallon barrels for those who haul their own water, and offers water filters to make drinking water safe.

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Education

With Native American unemployment more than double the national rate, many families face impossible choices. NAER steps in by supplying backpacks and essential school materials to ensure children have the tools they need to succeed in school.

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Emergency Aid

Winters on the reservation are unforgiving, especially for Navajo families and elders. NAER bolsters their resilience by providing nutritious food, warm blankets, and firewood — essentials that help them withstand the long, bitter season.

Essential Aid

NAER’s Essential Aid program provides food, water, clothing, shoes, household items, hygiene supplies, and other essential goods to Native Americans facing hardship. Working through a trusted network of churches, community leaders, and schools, we support over 11,000 individuals every quarter.