Blog | Diné Naazbaa Partnership

Firewood Donation for a Marine Veteran

Winter in the Navajo Nation can be especially harsh with freezing temperatures. Many families live in rural areas where homes rely on wood-burning stoves for heat, and access to resources like firewood, electricity, or propane can be limited. During the cold months, it is the elderly and children who are the most vulnerable.

Mar 41 min read

Getting a Veteran in Need a Motorized Wheelchair

A strong community is built on supporting one another, especially as our parents age and their mobility changes. Roberta called Dine Naazbaa Partnership on behalf of her father when his health issues started to affect his mobility. Her father, Robert, is an Army veteran and was in need of a motorized wheelchair due to no longer being able to walk or stand for long periods of time, which also left him stuck in the house and unable to connect with others.

Feb 52 min read

Patience Pays Off for Army Veteran

Getting a disability rating updated through the Veterans Affairs office can be a long and frustrating process, often requiring months of gathering paperwork, medical records, and supporting statements. Each form and appointment takes time, follow-ups, and careful attention to detail, especially when records come from multiple providers.

Jan 92 min read

Finding Comfort and Care for a Navajo Veteran

On October 17, 2025, Liam’s family reached out to DNP during a moment of uncertainty. Liam, a veteran preparing to return home after a hospital stay, needed a hospital bed to support his recovery. His wife, Sophia, contacted DNP alongside a family member, hoping to find help quickly.

Dec 3, 20251 min read

Thank You for Joining Us at Gathering of Warriors

To celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Dine Naazbaa Partnership held it’s first annual Gathering of Warriors with Firebase Committee. This unique event offered a stand down style resource fair as well as a space for Navajo veterans to seek out traditional healing practices. Cassandra Morgan, Program Lead, and Karen Shirley, Case Coordinator, with DNP spent the better part of a year planning and organizing the event, though the event was cut short due to heavy rain, the two day

Oct 31, 20253 min read

A New Roof Over Their Heads

Bernice, a veteran from Wide Ruins, was carrying a heavy burden when she first connected with DNP program lead Cassandra, back in June. Her roof was falling apart, and every day she worried about how long her home would keep protecting her and her daughter. With limited income, the repairs felt out of reach, leaving her with an overwhelming sense of uncertainty.

Oct 1, 20252 min read

Christmas in July

In June 2025, DNP was contacted by Cecilia Sandoval of National American Indian Veterans and Bob Dalpe of the Veterans Medical Leadership Council in Phoenix, AZ, who wished to donate toys. Together with DNP case coordinator Karen Shirley, they began planning how to deliver the toys to a veteran organization in Sawmill, AZ.

Aug 27, 20252 min read

A Higher Rating for a Navy Veteran

Increasing a veteran’s disability rating can have a significant impact on their quality of life. A higher rating often means greater monthly compensation, access to enhanced healthcare through the VA, eligibility for additional benefits like housing assistance, educational support, and caregiver resources. It also provides recognition of the true extent of their service-connected conditions, offering both financial stability and emotional validation.

Jul 29, 20251 min read

A Tree-mendous Donation

Dine Naazbaa Partnership recently received a donation of firewood from Blue Ron’s Tree and Firewood Service to distribute to our local veterans and their families through the KinDahLichii Chapter Veterans Organization (KCVO)

Jun 25, 20251 min read

Like A Phoenix

Creighton Neskahi, a Marine veteran from Waterflow, NM, was recently caught in a housefire. He was rescued from inside his house by his brother, but had to be taken to the hospital for treatment due to smoke inhalation.

May 22, 20251 min read