We want to provide a quick update regarding our fundraising campaign. At this time, it has been placed on hold as we've shifted our full attention to responding to the recent precipitation and changing weather conditions across the Navajo and Hopi reservations.
Over the past several days, our teams and volunteers have been delivering firewood to communities, elders, and veteran organizations across the region. This work has required driving many miles through harsh weather, muddy conditions, and difficult roads. We are grateful that, despite a few challenges, we've been able to continue making deliveries and getting much-needed wood to families.
The reality is that our equipment has taken a beating. We currently have two trucks down, a trailer in the shop for repairs, and a piece of equipment undergoing maintenance. Even with these setbacks, we continue to move forward.
During this time, we've leaned heavily on our partners, and we are incredibly thankful for those who have stepped up to help carry the load:
• Winter Warriors for taking the lead on wood-gathering convoys in Colorado.
• Community leaders who continue to go above and beyond to make sure their communities are cared for.
• Fast Motorsports for helping service our truck during a small window when we could get it into the shop.
• American Trailer for providing a trailer that allows us to keep delivering wood without interruption.
The demand right now is tremendous, and with another chance of moisture moving in before the weekend, we are already making adjustments to ensure we remain in a position to respond.
Please know that we see your messages, read your texts, and do our best to answer every call. We ask for your patience and understanding as we work through logistics and coordinate resources where they are needed most.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers, partnerships, and belief in this work. Together, we will continue taking care of our communities.
If you wish to donate, please visit our website at dinebaadeiti.org/donate to make a contribution. Proceeds will benefit affected households that need firewood.
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