Americans for Native Americans
  • Home
  • Programs
    • Children >
      • Food for Kids
      • Clothing for Kids
      • Eyeglass Program
      • FACE and GED Program
    • Nursing Program >
      • Expanding Horizons in Nursing
      • Nursing Scholarship Program
    • Veterinary Clinics
  • About
    • Contact
  • DONATE
  • Get Involved
  • News
  • ANA's Etsy Shop

Clothing for Kids

About the Program

Underwear!
​
Imagine all the things children might answer to the question “If you could receive anything you want, what would it be?”
A class of 4th graders in a school ANA works with were asked that question and answered “Underwear!”
Hands down underwear is the most needed item and constantly requested by school staff ...  ironically it is the most expensive to purchase.
Frankly when families have to choose between underwear and food, food wins.
There are so few jobs on the reservation, that more than half of the region’s adults are unemployed, which makes it nearly impossible to buy simple necessities like clothing and winter coats. Even if families had the money, few nearby stores sell affordable clothes—the nearest Walmart in Gallup, NM, could be hours away. As a result, some children have only one set of clothes to wear to school.  With more than 30% of the children coming from homes with no running water or electricity, elementary schools often launder the children’s clothes while they attend class in borrowed sweat suits.
Donate now
To change that, ANA has established wonderful relationships with school staff and administrators, who work closely with the children.
Throughout the year, ANA and volunteer shoppers purchase brand NEW clothing, coats and shoes at discounted prices.
When schools make us aware of a need, ANA sends each child all-new items including a winter coat, several shirts and sweatshirts,
​two pairs of pants as well as socks, underwear, and shoes in their specific sizes. 

 
It may seem like a small thing, but new clothing quickly instills optimism, enthusiasm, and an improved self-image. In turn, this increased self-esteem makes students more likely to learn and participate in classroom  discussions and be successful in school.

Get Involved! 


Yes, I would like to be an ANA Shopper.  I've filled out the form ... please contact me with details.
Donate now

    Questions?
    ​

Submit

Other Children Programs

Picture

Food for Kids 

We offer specialized programs for our children.
Picture

Eyeglasses

Helping children see so they can learn.
Picture

FACE

Giving families the tools to succeed.
​
Picture
​Dedicated to improving the quality of life for Native Americans on the Hopi, Navajo, and Zuni Nations.

Explore​


Home
​
Programs
​
About

​

Mail


​Americans for Native Americans
PO Box 490
Doylestown, PA 18901

Connect


​Facebook 

Email

LinkedIn
Proudly powered by Weebly
  • Home
  • Programs
    • Children >
      • Food for Kids
      • Clothing for Kids
      • Eyeglass Program
      • FACE and GED Program
    • Nursing Program >
      • Expanding Horizons in Nursing
      • Nursing Scholarship Program
    • Veterinary Clinics
  • About
    • Contact
  • DONATE
  • Get Involved
  • News
  • ANA's Etsy Shop