(Portland, OR, November 21, 2017)—NICWA is excited to announce our partnership with The Collins Foundation for a
1-to-1 match of new or increased donations made on #GivingTuesday—November 28th!
With a goal of $2,500, donations will help NICWA keep Native children connected to their family and culture. By defending
this human right, NICWA protects children and supports healthy families by helping them stay together. Children and
youth who develop a cultural identity and ethnic pride as a result of being connected to their communities perform better in
school, demonstrate lower rates of depression and alcohol use, and experience higher self-esteem and resilience.
NICWA is also partnering with local businesses and Native organizations to provide incentives for donors throughout the
day. Thank you to the following businesses and organizations for your partnership: AMERIND Risk, Stumptown Coffee,
Ainslee’s Saltwater Taffy, and Travel Portland.
With AMERIND Risk’s support in donor outreach and social media and The Collins Foundation’s challenge grant, NICWA
believes we will reach our $2,500 #GivingTuesday goal while increasing the number of advocates who stand together for
Native children. #4NativeChildren
To view a PDF version of this press release, click here.
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About the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)
NICWA works to support the safety, health, and spiritual strength of Native children along the broad continuum of their
lives. We promote building tribal capacity to prevent child abuse and neglect through positive systems change at the state,
federal, and tribal levels.
Our Mission: NICWA is dedicated to the well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native children and families.
About The Collins Foundation
Formed in 1947 by Truman W. Collins Sr. and other members of the family of E.S. Collins, The Collins Foundation invests
in Oregon nonprofit organizations, both rural and urban, that are dedicated to improving quality of life and well-being for the
people in their communities. As a funder and partner, we are committed to the pursuit of equity, both in how we allocate
resources across Oregon’s diverse communities and how we shape our internal structures.
To learn more about The Collins Foundation, visit www.collinsfoundation.org
About AMERIND Risk
AMERIND Risk, founded 31 years ago, is the only 100% Tribally owned and operated insurance provider committed to
Indian Country. Over 400 Tribes united and pooled their resources to create AMERIND Risk to keep money within Indian
Country, Tribes Protecting Tribes. AMERIND Risk provides property, liability, workers’ compensation insurance for Tribes,
Tribal governments, Tribal businesses, as well as individual property coverage, employee benefits, and helping Tribes
obtain state of the art broadband connectivity.
To learn more about AMERIND Risk, visit www.AMERINDRisk.org