Why Donate?

Many contemporary Native leaders believe that our Native communities are in a state of emergency. Over 80% of our youth do not attend college, and 51% of the reservation population continues to live below the poverty line. Violence, drug and alcohol abuse, gossip and other negative social conditions and behaviors continue to plague our people and hold many of us back.

Since its inception, Native Wellness Institute has been extremely successful in creating programs that promote personal growth and development. We strive to diminish the divide between living in a good way and living a cycle of negativity for Native youth and adults.

Through the programs offered by the Native Wellness Institute, Native youth, adults and elders learn where the destructive behaviors come from and more importantly ways to show our cultural pride and responsibility by learning how to move forward in a good way.

While embracing our identity and future as Native people, we can all make a positive difference! Your donations, large and small, will help us expand our reach…and continue our healing and training programs throughout our Native communities!