Business Plan
The business plan is a document that is reviewed as needed. A review of the plan indicated a change to our mission and our Core Values.
The mission of the Navajo Veterans Organization is to provide services and resources that our Navajo Veterans, surviving spouses, and Gold Star mothers need. We supply them with the tools necessary to move forward and create a hopeful future for themselves and their families. We empower them with guided pathways to self-sufficient lifestyle.
Our vision aims to bring out the best in Navajo veterans, fostering positive change and social advancement.
As a 501 (c) (3) entity, it serves a platform to receive essential donations and support for Navajo veterans, acting as the organization’s vanguard.
Our Core Values are Commitment: We hold the highest regard and provide unwavering support.
2024 Reflection
In the fall of 2023, the new board of directors took office. The board included two veterans and a surviving spouse who understand the needs of veterans across the Navajo reservation. They created a plan to move forward and ensure the organization’s success, driven by their belief in its mission and vision. They held that the endorsement of the Navajo Nation Council is essential for achieving those goals. And that it is through resolution, it will be accomplished.
The board of directors aimed to engage all 16 communities at their chapter houses to promote the advantages and benefits of the Navajo Veterans Organization, seeking support and endorsement through signed resolutions. These resolutions were to be presented to the Navajo Nation Council for support and endorsement. With the endorsement of the Navajo Nation Council, the Navajo Veterans Organization will move forward to apply for charitable donations from foundations as well as governmental and state grants. Thirteen chapters and the Chinle Navajo Agency Council supported and endorsed the Navajo Veterans Organization to advocate for their local veterans, surviving spouses, and Gold Star mothers within the agency through their resolutions.
In April, the executive director presented the Central Navajo Agency Council resolution along with the thirteen-chapter resolutions to the chair of the Human Resources Committee. After several meetings, NVO was advised to meet and consult with the President of the Navajo Nation, who oversees the director of Veterans Administration.
Multiple attempts to meet with the President. We submitted a Constituent Intake form but have not received a response.
Platinum Transparency
Navajo Veterans Organization is proud to announce we have reached the 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency with Candid (formerly known as GuideStar) It is the highest possible rating, indicating that Navajo Veterans Organization is transparent and shares important information with the public.
Events in 2024
The organization sponsored two events. There were Songs & Dances and a Horse Race (see pictures below). In coordination with Chinle Veterans Organization, the organization participated in the Homeless Veterans Stand-down. Tents and sleeping bags were given to seventy veterans who patronized the Navajo Veterans Organization’s booth.
What’s ahead for NVO in 2025?
- Grants
- To have a corporate office.
- Start federated income
- Horse Race to continue in Chinle.
- To participate in Giving Tuesday.
- To start a Podcast.
- To maintain Social Media.
- To recruit for Volunteers.
- Sell sweatshirts and hoodies.
- Expo: for surviving spouses and Gold Star mothers.
Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress: working together is success.
Henry Ford
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In the Works
The Navajo Veterans Organization applied for a small grant and a large grant through Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services. The small grant was approved for $4,999. With this grant, the project is called “Keeping Veterans Warm.” It will cover all 16 Chapters in Chinle Agency. Commander of each Chapter will identify honorably discharged homeless/overcrowded veterans to receive “Keeping Veterans Warm” packets to stay warm.
The large grant is still pending decision.
On the Burner
- 9.8 acres resolution north of Silver Coin Laundromat.
- Horse track-working with Qunicy.
- Highlight our impact and boost funding for our organization.
