Housing Assistance for Native American communities

OUR WORK

Today there are over 1 million tribal members residing on American Indian reservations, 40% of whom live in homes that do not meet the federal standard for “adequate housing”.

This compares to just 6% of the rest of the US population living in substandard housing.
These conditions can exacerbate and even cause chronic health conditions, making it difficult to be productive at work or school. Not having a healthy home is a root cause of numerous problems that put a strain on community resources.

We envision a world where healthy and safe housing is available to all and we are all inspired to work collectively to create self-sustaining communities.

We partner with Indigenous communities to develop and implement lasting and impactful housing solutions.

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ABOUT US

We partner with homeowners, community members, and tribal agencies to:

Provide training and educational resources to strengthen local resiliency around healthy housing topics.
Assemble funding, professionals, volunteers and materials to address each family's most urgently needed home health and safety repairs.
Repair and weatherize homes of the most vulnerable members of the community.

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FOR HEALTHY TRIBAL HOUSING

Every little bit helps. Give your spare change- the round-up amount on any dollar you spend- to build safer homes.

Your gift supports on-the-ground work, builds a culture of mutual aid and is a vital part of our operating budget.
See what your generosity has made possible.

#StrongerTogether
Volunteer with us or consider a fellowship and join the solidarity movement for homes that work for everyone.

HAPPENING NOW

Bridging the Digital Divide with the power of the sun

Red Feather is delivering solar-powered charging units to off-grid families, allowing laptops and devices to be charged at home. An estimated 30% of homes on the Hopi and Navajo nations don't have electricity, which can make accessing the digital world difficult.

Thanks to the Arizona Community Reinvestment Collaborative and Goal Zero, we're working to bridge the gap, getting power into the hands of Hopi and Diné virtual students and remote workers.

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Red Feather has been partnering with Indigenous Nations to meet the housing needs of their communities for over 28 years.

If you are a member of the Hopi or Navajo Nations, you can request services.

Need a home repair?
Apply for Home Repair Services
Including structural repairs, heating system upgrades, ramp building, and weatherization.

Need another service?
Request Home Assessments and Solutions
Including chimney cleaning, handwashing stations, air purifiers, Aging in Place supplies for elders.

Do It Yourself!
Online Resources for DIY Home Repairs
Want to know how to clean a chimney or make a HEPA Filter? Red Feather Educational Resources can help.

KNAU STORY FOCUSES ON HEATING WORK

Lack of firewood for home heating continues to trouble Hopi people

"This is the fourth winter since the Kayenta Coal Mine closed... Many tribal members have switched from coal to wood to keep warm, but the transition hasn’t been easy. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny reports, nonprofits have stepped up to help."

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WINTER NEWSLETTER

From the Ground: We are guests in the home of fire and water

Roy Lee Hosteen, intrepid coordinator of the 4-Corners stove swap-out program discusses how he found this path, what it means to care for hearth and home, and how to keep this work growing in community.

COVID RESPONSE

Handwashing Program focuses on hygiene for all

COVID prevention is especially challenging for the 30 percent of Hopi and Navajo families that do not have running water in their homes. In response to the increased need for sanitation, Red Feather discovered...

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