MASSACHUSETTS CENTER FOR NATIVE AMERICAN AWARENESS INC
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Race & Ethnicity
Location
PO BOX 5885BOSTON, MA 02114 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide cultural and spiritual enrichment opportunities, assist Native American residents with basic needs and educational expenses, develop programs for youth, and increase understanding and awareness about Native Americans.
Description
The organization is a 501(c)(3) charity that awards $4,000-$5,000 in scholarship funds to Native American students; pays $4,000-$5,000 to service providers to assist Native families with utility bills, food, and other basic needs; coordinates 4 annual pow-wows , holds 5 fundraising events and 2 large community gatherings; attends and supports 6-8 area events; publishes 4 issues of the newsletter; processes approximtely 6 new membership applications a month; sends out speakers ; works with colleges and civic organizations to present workshops, lectures, cultural-educational programs and activities for them.