Hardships

Native American

It is hard to imagine with the wealth in the United States that there are some who live worse than those in the third world countries. That is what life on the reservation is like.

American Indians struggle with day to day living, and are unable to purchase the necessities to live, as their income is less than $5,000 a year. They have to choose between buying food, clothing, or which bills to pay.

Some live in homes that are over one hundred years old, or trailers that are infested with black mold. Many of them sleep on floors, as they are unable to buy what they need for their homes.

Their Spirits are crushed and locked in bondage of fear, as they focus on how they are going to provide for their families. A fear that drives them to live an unhealthy life of: suicide, alcohol and/or drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, depression, and/or mental illness.

American Indians on the reservations have extremely high rates of suicide. For 5- to 14-year olds, the suicide rate is 2.6 times higher than the national average. There is an even greater disparity in the later teenage years and into young adulthood.

The suicide rate for American Indian youths aged 15 to 24 is 3.3 times higher than the national average.

A combination of poverty and shame, along with alcoholism and drug abuse are to blame.

Nationwide, 26 percent of the Indian population lives in poverty (including 38 percent of native children) versus 13 percent of all racial groups (including 18 percent of the children of all races), and only 8 percent of white Americans.

Everyday our Native American youth and elders are forced into isolation, poor health and forced to live on the streets. Some children are sent to school in torn and dirty clothes, holes in their shoes or ones that don't fit.

As the cost of living continues to rise, life on the reservation gets harder and more depressing. With your support, we can bring love, joy, hope, and healing to those on the Indian Reservations who are less fortunate. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.

Donations are used to provide:

  • clothing
  • food
  • housing needs
  • health needs
  • and an education

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