Please help us cover the costs to restore a family roof in the 17th century Hopi village of First Mesa, AZ

In the 17th century village of First Mesa, a Hopi family struggled to stay dry under a badly damaged roof. For months, each rainstorm brought with it a stream of water into their home, seeping through the cracks and soft spots in their worn-out roof. The damage was extensive, but their resources, like so many in the Native communities we serve, had left them unable to afford the necessary repairs.

During a fateful volunteer service trip last year,  we were approached by this family when Tipi Raiser’s volunteers from the National Community Church in DC were busy repairing their neighbor’s roof. Our volunteers rallied together, determined to make a difference. With makeshift materials and unwavering resolve, they spent their final half-day sealing the family's roof with layers of plastic sheeting, staples, and weights, taking extra care to mark the soft spots and ensure safety.

It was a day filled with camaraderie and purpose, as the crew poured their hearts into the task at hand. And as they bid farewell to the community, they left with a renewed sense of hope and solidarity. Now, nearly a year later, another group of volunteers is heading to First Mesa to provide the family with a more permanent solution!

These projects are made possible through the sweat equity, sheer determination and compassion of the volunteers who join us on reservation service trips.  But YOU, too, can be a part of this story… as an invisible partner, you might not be able to join us up on the roof (this time), but your support can ensure our volunteers have the resources necessary to continue to get the job done!

As of this writing we are almost halfway to our goal of raising $7,500 by May 27th.  For those who have already contributed, we offer our deep and heartfelt gratitude, and for those who haven't yet given - and are in a position to do so - your donation will be greatly appreciated!

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