Growing & Learning Together

"Voices of Sovereignty: Empowering Tribal Communities" ________________________________________ Southwest Native Assets Coalition (SWNAC) Fall Edition - 2024 ________________________________________ A Message from the Executive Director Greetings! With the Summer Solstice behind us and the year more than halfway through, we want to give thanks for the summer and turn our attention to the upcoming fall season, and preparation for the coming winter events. Constant adaptation to change is essential to growth, just as the seasons do. Working with our local and surrounding communities to bring about change, balance, and hozho! Our relationship with partners, allies, funders, supporters, and clients will bear fruit in the form of sustainability, accessibility, and well-being. Empowerment, knowledge, and awareness of our finances, credit, and housing stability needs are at the forefront of achieving generational wealth and asset-building strategies in Indian Country! We thank you for your continued support and partnership as we address the needs of our communities. We look forward to providing the ongoing support our organization offers to Tribal communities throughout Arizona and New Mexico. Growth and abundance through education is at the heart of our initiative, and we send best wishes to you and your loved ones! Warmly, Mytegia Lee Executive Director, SWNAC ________________________________________ Upcoming Events • October 09, 2024 – Financial Literacy Workshop (in-person Gallup, NM) Join us for a deep dive into managing personal finances and credit for Native families. • October 26, 2024 – Financial Literacy Workshop (Gallup, NM) Learn key skills to enhance your personal finances and credit. Open to all Tribal community members. ________________________________________ Partner Highlights This quarter, we are proud to spotlight The Wells Fargo Invest Native Team for their continuous support in providing grant funding to ensure our mission of Tribal financial empowerment. We also want to thank Native Community Capital and The Tribal Homeownership Coalition of The Southwest, whose efforts have been vital in helping us ensure preservation and resilience for Tribal members through financial education workshops. Tribal communities must have access and understanding of banking, finances, and credit in order to combat economic distress. “I want to say thank you, because without your help we would not have come this far. You helped us create a reality we could not see for ourselves.: - Tiffany Robinson SWNAC Client and owner of Cowboy Iron Gym ________________________________________ Grant Supporters We are immensely grateful for the funding we have received from: • The Wells Fargo Invest Native Team: Supporting our Financial Empowerment programs and ensuring resources reach our Tribal communities throughout New Mexico and Arizona. • New Mexico Community Trust: Providing critical funds for housing stability and financial literacy initiatives. ________________________________________ Looking Ahead As we enter the last quarter of 2024, SWNAC remains committed to uplifting and supporting Native communities in New Mexico and Arizona. Our partnerships and grant efforts are focused on delivering financial empowerment support to Tribal families. If you want to learn more or contribute, reach out to us at info@swnativeassets.com or follow us on social media!