The Mary Kiona Adult Care Home Project
(For mental health and substance abuse)
We understand the disproportionate issue of service and support that are being administered to People of Color and LGBTQ. With Ms. James is heading this organization she and her team will work tirelessly to change the narrative. We as a whole understand the power of addiction, the lack of access to services and support that is needed. It is our collective experiences, Strengths and Hopes that helps us to navigate this journey.
A few of our Board members come from an area of social work experience.. They understand the hesitation to ask for help. The embarrassment and the shame of such an experience. But here, we practice anonymity and provide the support and service we know you need, This is your SAFE SPACE.
Women Trucking In the Northwest Project-Partnership with Blessed Tribe Trucking is developing a trucking school that will encourage and support Women of ethnic diversity, while teaching needed knowledge in the trucking industry and And encouraging these associates to become business owners, known as owner operators for the purpose of increasing economic value to their lives, by incorporating healthy business practices, learned through this Corporation. this Corporation shall conduct the following activities: encourage, promote, and stimulate mature individuals in the community which demonstrates promise of concrete progress towards the elimination of delinquency and failure in the industry by providing professional support in the development and elevation of the associates
We are presently scouting locations for a future Sweat Lodge. Due to Covid restrictions we are hoping to have it up by late Fall of 2023
We understand the importance of empowering our youth and investing in our futures. Our Director of Community Relations (Steven) is working on a project to bring support and awareness through workshop. Your donations and support is needed. Please contact us
Makeovers for those who want to look and feel their best. of course you don't need make-up for that. But our girl Je'taime iwill be providing those services to you soon. You can apply for a voucher for your free makeover. Details will be announced in our upcoming newsletter.
You ever wanted to learn how to write/or improve your lyric writing skills and produce beats. GME and King v, Consultants can show you how. They have a pulse on the music industry and want to help you sharpen your skills. Contact us about free vocational training.
cultural enrichment is at the root of our organization. Our team is working on finding the funds so that we are able to provide you with a safe work space to learn about our collective cultures. We are also looking for volunteers. Call us for details
We are working to improve transpotation access to our elders. It is difficult to get rides to and from appointments or just the grocery store when you don’t have insurance or even someone to help you in and out of the transport vehicle. Our goal is to help in any way we can. We have certified caregivers on hand. All with Driver’s liscence.
Steven Slater Jr,
Director of Community Relations
Yakama/Nisqually/Cowlitz
Joey Bako
Parliamentarian
Yakama/Nisqually/Cowlitz
Jerome Sloan Jr.
Director of Communications
Warm Spring Tribal Member
Nicole Tyler
Treasurer
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