2010 News Updates
June, 2010 – What a busy 2010 it’s been so far!!! We have moved into our new warehouse facility and have already put on an addition to the warehouse, which includes more loading docks, freezer area and enough space to seperate our deliveries by Reservation, community and CAP offices. Also it allows us enough room to store Christmas toys all year long so don’t hesitate to send them anytime at all.
This winter was very hard on the Reservations with snow and ice storms taking its toll on the Native American families. Many families were without power for several weeks from the storms that broke miles of electric lines and power poles. Dialysis and cancer patients had to be evacuated and taken to Rapid City for their life-saving treatments. We received many more requests during this time for emergency supplies such as water, blankets and non-perishable food. Thank you to everyone that made emergency donations to our Propane program so that once power was restored, fuel was in the tanks of the families that needed it.
In May, 2010 we received our 6th consecutive 4-star rating with Charity Navigator, the leading charity evaluator in America. Only 3% of the charities they evaluate have received at least 6 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that NAHA consistantly executes it’s mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most other charities in America.
We’re gearing up for our fall and winter programs. Anticipating another harsh winter, we are preparing to start our Wal-Mart clothing program that helps provide warm winter clothing to school-aged children. Please consider making a donation to this program as well as sending any warm clothing, shoes, coats or hats to NAHA. Our address is NAHA, 12085 Quaal Rd., Black Hawk, SD 57718. Be sure to package securely and include your name and address on the inside and outside of the box to insure that you receive your tax receipt.
