Smart Sacks ensure hundreds of Menominee children don’t arrive at school hungry on Monday mornings
When the Keshena Primary School opens in September, for the next 15 weeks thanks to the supporters of Running Strong for American Indian Youth, each Friday afternoon 450 Menominee children will be heading home with a Smart Sack. They’re called “Smart Sacks” for good reason – a child who does not have access to healthy […]
Back to School across Indian Country with the supplies children need, thanks to the supporters of Running Strong
Former Running Strong Dreamstarter JoRee LaFrance, is a board member with the Bridge Foundation in Billings, Montana, which provides services and support to Apsáalooke and Northern Cheyenne students who received backpacks filled with school supplies thanks to the supporters of Running Strong for American Indian Youth®. “There is a very high unemployment rate on the […]
Frozen protein boxes reach Navajo Nation amidst coronavirus spike
This week, Navajo Nation health officials reported 19 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths. That brings the total number of Navajo residents infected to 9,519, and 6,996 have recovered. The Navajo Nation lifted its stay-at-home order last Sunday, but is encouraging residents to leave their homes only for emergencies or essential activities. Much of the Navajo Nation has […]
