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Photo courtesy Phoenix Indian Center<\/p><\/div>\n

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May 15, 2020<\/p>\n

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Phoenix Indian Center Delivers Truckloads of Donations to Navajo Nation<\/p>\n

Three semi-trucks full of supplies to be distributed to communities impacted by COVID-19<\/p>\n

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Phoenix, AZ \u2013 Three semi-trucks of full of much-needed supplies for communities ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic were delivered today to the Navajo Nation. Through efforts coordinated by the Phoenix Indian Center, and with the support from hundreds of Valley residents and dozens of businesses, the organization was able to collect bottled water, cleaning supplies, nonperishable food items, pet food, diapers, and more, over a short period of six days.<\/p>\n

The Navajo Nation is one of the worst hot spots in the nation for the coronavirus. Also, accessing essential supplies has been particularly challenging during this time.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are so grateful to everyone who came out in support of the Navajo Nation, we are truly overwhelmed with emotion,\u201d said Patricia Hibbeler, CEO of the Phoenix Indian Center. \u201cDue to curfews designed to slow the spread of the virus, many people can\u2019t go out and get what they need. And 30 percent of households don\u2019t have running water. These donations will make a huge difference in the lives of the Navajo people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some of the items donated include:<\/div>\n