Community Outreach and Patient Empowerment

COVID 19 has taken a large toll on Navajo Nation, and particularly on it's most vulnerable populations.
Many are left without safe spaces in which to "shelter at home," and are without running water and electricity. 


See a video by ABC News on the Scott Family, who have been deeply affected here: https://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/covid-19-ripping-navajo-nation-families-70797469 


Their story is also written up here: https://abcnews.go.com/US/navajo-nation-covid-19-claims-families/story?id=70787562&fbclid=IwAR2WAEPdcpHREEPoCLtoXnRJeIM6K_X6ZfjFOHrutkV0LnfSaiHZ7VueC4E 



COPE is raising funds to assist families who need safe, clean, dignified homes. You can help by donating today.

Want to join COPE and CMU in making a difference? We are raising awareness and funds to benefit the Navajo Nation, where the number of COVID-19 cases is higher than in all other American Indian Nations combined. This effort is organized by Community Outreach and Patient Empowerment (COPE) and the My Mask Saves Lives Research Team from Central Michigan University and Washington State University.  The My Masks Saves Lives Research Team has partnered with the Great Lakes Amish who are producing masks that will be sent to Navajo. Donations will pay for Amish labor, mask materials, and packaging and shipping. 

Our mission is to raise funds towards the creation of science-informed, washable, and reusable protective face masks and deliver them to Navajo communities in need of reducing the spread of COVID-19

Thank you for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us. 

More information about Community Outreach and Patient Empowerment Inc (COPE): The COPE team is coordinating and implementing a multi-faced action plan to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in both Gallup, NM as well as the surrounding tribal lands.  Collaborations like this one make it possible to strengthen our capabilities and reach.  http://www.copeprogram.org

Learn more about the science behind My Mask Saves Lives . 

Employees of COPE respond in community outreach due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has largely affected the Navajo Nation.