Lorraine, 79 years old, without much English, said she liked the shed we're building to store their personal belongings for the next few weeks. They will be in storage while a remodeling crew from Southwest Indian Foundation (SWIF) renovates their house, adds on a bedroom.
Harvey, her husband, and she, care for three grandchildren. The town of Gallup has only one bar that serves hard liquor. Curious. There are lots of families like this on the Reservation which is why this one was approved for this remodeling job.
I just found out today, Wednesday May 5th, that there is an agency, the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA), that provides clean, potable water for residents: 27,000 square miles of land to cover and 250,000 people to serve.
Eight high schoolers and two teachers are working hard to get the house ready. Plenty of demolition to take off old stucco, siding, roofing. New windows, a small bedroom addition.
The students are finding meaning and satisfaction in working to help others.
Today, Thursday, will be our last day of work. Going to treat the kids to the Grand Canyon tomorrow and maybe get home in time for Mother's Day.
Harvey, her husband, and she, care for three grandchildren. The town of Gallup has only one bar that serves hard liquor. Curious. There are lots of families like this on the Reservation which is why this one was approved for this remodeling job.
I just found out today, Wednesday May 5th, that there is an agency, the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA), that provides clean, potable water for residents: 27,000 square miles of land to cover and 250,000 people to serve.
Eight high schoolers and two teachers are working hard to get the house ready. Plenty of demolition to take off old stucco, siding, roofing. New windows, a small bedroom addition.
The students are finding meaning and satisfaction in working to help others.
Today, Thursday, will be our last day of work. Going to treat the kids to the Grand Canyon tomorrow and maybe get home in time for Mother's Day.
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