Rescue Deer Valley Native American housing projects for young native women

The Native American Housing and Services Advocacy Coalition (NAHSAC) is a diverse alliance of concerned citizens,  small businesses, nonprofits, for profit entities and advocates united in our mission to fight for the housing, services, and dignity Native Americans deserve.

We are dedicated to addressing the critical needs of Native American communities—particularly the 88% living in urban areas—who face systemic barriers, historical trauma, and ongoing discrimination. Our work is driven by the belief that everyone has a right to safe housing, equitable opportunities, and culturally sensitive services.

“I volunteered to lead NAHSAC because my heart is deeply connected to the vulnerable women who are unhoused and their precious babies who deserve safety, stability, and love. A few years ago, I endured an unimaginable loss—my young daughter was taken from me through a violent crime. She left behind an infant and a toddler, two beautiful girls who will never know the warmth of her embrace or the unconditional love of their mother.

No child should grow up without the love and protection of their mother. No woman should face the world alone, without a safe place to call home. That is why I am so passionate about these housing projects for Native American women. These homes are more than buildings—they are lifelines, offering young mothers and women with disabilities the chance to rebuild their lives and create a future filled with love, safety, and opportunity in a home environment.

I recently visited the sites in Rescue, and now I fully understand why this location was chosen. It is beautiful and peaceful—an ideal place for healing. One of these projects is a residential facility for young Native mothers and their children, giving these women not just housing, but hope and a real chance at life—a safe environment to care for their babies and begin to rebuild.

The other is a residential facility for Native women with disabilities, including fragile elderly individuals. When I learned that this home will give priority to Native women who have served in the military—our veterans—I was deeply moved. These women have already sacrificed so much for their country, and this home ensures they will have a place of care, dignity, and respect in their time of need.

My heart also aches for the countless lives lost and shattered by the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). These housing projects are a step toward addressing the systemic violence and neglect that our Native women face. They are about creating spaces of safety, healing, and hope, where women and their children can be protected and supported.

My heart fumes knowing there are individuals out there who are actively trying to stop these life-saving projects. I cannot understand what kind of person would oppose a home for vulnerable young mothers and their children or a facility for Native women with disabilities, including veterans. These are not just projects—they are essential for justice, compassion, and healing.

We must stand together to ensure these homes are built, that these women and their children are protected, and that we honor those who have sacrificed so much. Their lives, their futures, and their dignity matter. Together, we can give them the chance they deserve.”

Olive D.

Grieving Mother and Advocate for Vulnerable Native Women