About Navajo Community Care

Brief History

Navajo Community Care was founded in 2024 by Nikki & LaRee, two ladies with a passion for helping the Navajo Nation and surrounding Indigenous communities.

However, their history of co-hosting donation drives began in 2018 with their first Back-to-School drive together. From there, they added a new effort each season!

All donations are collected between Phoenix, AZ and Tuba City, AZ, and then distributed near Tuba City, AZ and surrounding communities on the Navajo Nation.

They are working to turn Navajo Community Care into a 501-(c)(3) organization very soon!

meet the Founders

Nikki DuPuy

Nikki is Navajo (Diné) from Tuba City, Arizona and currently resides in Chandler, Arizona.

She is Táchii'nii (Red Running into the Water), born for 'Áshįįhi (Salt).

Nikki works in Information Technology as a Software Quality Analyst.

LaRee Emerson-Mike

LaRee is Navajo (Diné) from Tuba City, Arizona and currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

She is Kinłichíi'nii (Red House), born for Táchii'nii (Red Running into the Water).

LaRee is a Cultural Artist and Health Information Technician.

empowering indigenous communities

Our Purpose

Navajo Community Care is a *future* non-profit organization committed to uplifting the Navajo Nation and surrounding Indigenous communities through seasonal donation drives. We provide essential supplies to youth and elders who are most affected by financial hardships and remote living conditions. Our seasonal donation drives offer school supplies in the summer, warm wear and Christmas toys in the winter, and Easter surprises in the spring. For our elders, we also provide provide toiletries and household items to help ease everyday challenges. We believe in the power of community and giving. Our goal is to inspire hope, foster connections, and build a supportive network that empowers our communities. Join us in making a positive impact—together, we can create a stronger, more compassionate community.

Our Mission

Navajo Community Care is dedicated to inspiring hope and fostering community collaboration by providing essential seasonal supplies to youth and elders within the Navajo Nation and neighboring Indigenous communities. We strive to ease the financial burdens faced by families through carefully curated donation drives that address immediate needs, while promoting long-term well-being and resilience. Our mission is to create a network of support that empowers individuals and strengthens the fabric of our communities, ensuring that no one is left behind.

Our Vision

At Navajo Community Care, our vision is a thriving Navajo Nation where every child, elder, and family has access to the resources they need to live with dignity, hope, and opportunity. We envision a future where community-driven efforts break down barriers created by economic hardship and geographic isolation, fostering a culture of generosity, unity, and shared prosperity. Through our commitment to service and collaboration, we aspire to be a beacon of support and inspiration, lighting the way toward a more resilient and compassionate world.