Help Maryetta & Henry Rebuild After Theft at Stanford Powwow

After a 12-hour drive from Flagstaff, Arizona, my grandparents — Maryetta and Henry Jackson — and I arrived in San Jose, California, to attend the Stanford University Powwow.

We checked into a Marriott Aloft hotel, parked in a well-lit lot, had dinner nearby, and went to bed believing everything was secure.

But the next morning, we woke up and our trailer had been broken into, and everything was gone.

Over $175,000 to $300,000 worth of handcrafted Native American jewelry — representing generations of work, tradition, and craftsmanship — was stolen. Each piece was created by our family, using skills passed down since my grandparents started this business in 1972. This isn’t just a business — it’s our heritage, our livelihood, and our way of life.

Our jewelry is made with sterling silver, 14k and 18k gold, copper, and over 45 types of natural stones — eight of which are native to Arizona. We don’t use imitation or lab-grown materials. Every piece carries meaning, energy, and a story. Now all of the

This loss is not just financial — it’s deeply personal. Without their inventory, they have nothing to sell, no way to recoup their costs, and no means to continue the business in the short term.

We are working with authorities and our insurance, but we don't know how long the process will take. That’s why we’re humbly asking for your help.

We’ve launched this GoFundMe to:

If you’ve seen any jewelry with these markings, please contact us or the San Jose Police Department:

We’re offering a reward for any information that helps recover our stolen work or leads to an arrest.

Maryetta and Henry are among the kindest, most generous people — they’ve dedicated their lives to uplifting others, preserving Native traditions, and building something meaningful. Now, we’re asking for your support in return.

Thank you for reading, sharing, and standing with our family. With your help, we will rebuild.

— The Jackson Family