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Monthly Archives: February 2011

Causes of Poverty

Helen wrote about some of the difficult statistics that are reality on many isolated American Indian reservations today.  These statistics – high levels of unemployment, disease, school drop-out, food insecurity, overcrowded housing conditions – are symptomatic of the social issue of poverty. Many people equate poverty with a lack of money.  It is actually far [...]

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Why the Disparities in Indian country?

The disparities between Indian country and the rest of America are obvious. What is less obvious is how little Americans know about them. I am grateful that this knowledge has shaped NRC programs and the way we work with our reservation partners. But I also want more Americans to understand about the quality of life for [...]

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History Still Affects Indian Country Today

When we began developing services at National Relief Charities over 20 years ago, we knew that it was important for us to have an understanding of the history and culture of American Indian people. Effective humanitarian services are built around local values and priorities. Being familiar with the history that shaped the people you serve gives [...]

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Welcome to the National Relief Charities Blog!

People blog because they have a voice and they want that voice to be heard – and blogging in the nonprofit world is more important than ever.  Things that affect non-profits are changing rapidly and often times keeping up with the changes can be a challenge unto itself for nonprofit administration.  From postal regulations to [...]

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