November 2021

T E X A R K A N A M A G A Z I N E

T E X A R K A N A M A G A Z I N E

NATIVE AMERICAN ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION

PLEASANT GROVE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Honoring our past by building brighter futures

6262 North Swan Road, Suite 135 Tucson, Arizona 85718 www.naafnow.org

8500 North Kings Highway Texarkana, Texas 75503

Established 2011 13 Employees Serving the Tohono O’odham Nation

903-831-4086 www.pgisd.net

MISSION The Pleasant Grove ISD Education Foundation’s mission is to provide opportunities for excellence in education, promote innovation in teaching and partner with the community to enhance the quality of education for all students. FUNDRAISERS & EVENTS • Staff Campaign • Annual Campaign • Great Grant Giveaway • Hawk Hustle • Culinary Uncorked •

IMPACT •

151 grants awarded to classrooms

Established 2007 27 Board Members

376 Chromebooks, 67 document cameras, 90 iPads, & 52 interactive tablets provided for campuses

Serving the Pleasant Grove Independent School District

MISSION NAAF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt,

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES As a grassroots nonprofit, NAAF works closely with community members to identify and evaluate our programming and giving. This approach has worked for a decade to build capacity with local leaders and to develop opportunities for young people. NAAF is supported by grants, donations and volunteers in Tohono O’odham Nation, Arizona and throughout the U.S. school supplies may be gifted directly through NAAF’s Amazon Wish List, or sponsor a student at the following levels: $50 K-8 supplies for half a school year $100 K-8 supplies for academic year $500 9-12 supplies for academic year $1000 9-12 technology and supplies for academic year

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Jordan K. Evans

15 scholarships awarded to seniors

nonprofit organization that was formed by members of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Through the combined efforts of Tribal Members and by partnering with outside organizations, we help strengthen our Native American communities in the areas of education, health and wellness, housing, food sustainability, environment, animal welfare and opening economic opportunities on tribal lands.

$32,500 given to College Preparation Assistance Fund 15 years of honoring the top 25% of senior class $7,500 given to Hawk Food Pantry at PGHS Annual funds given to teacher training and professional development The Pleasant Grove Education Foundation has given over $650,000 back to Pleasant Grove ISD

IMPACT

7% Cultural Preservation

13.6% Health/ Prevention/ Other

PRESIDENT Ashley Gibbs

Top 25% Academic Banquet for Seniors GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Annual Campaign Hawk Hustle Culinary Uncorked

FUNDING SOURCES

67.8% Education

11.6% Food Insecurity

FUNDRAISERS & EVENTS Leading up to Giving Tuesday on

17% Staff Campaign

November 30th, NAAF will be paying tribute to Native American Heritage Month! In honor of Native American Heritage, an array of images, stories and speeches will be hosted online. Additionally, 2021 marks NAAF’s 10 year anniversary. Please follow along on social media, or register for a digital newsletter, to join in the virtual celebrations.

50% Hawk Hustle

33% Annual Campaign

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ashley Gibbs, President Anna Hornsby, Past President Patricia Beth, Secretary Pam Beck, VP Finance Jessica Rich, VP Development

Danielle Patterson, VP Programs Michele Daugherty, VP Marketing Renee Sheppard, At-Large Member

Susan Warmack Jennifer Dietze Liz Baker Robert Stish Priscilla Thomas

For more information, please visit naafnow.org/get-involved

Shelby Akin, District Liaison Chad Pirtle, Superintendent

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