50 Years of St. Bonaventure Indian Mission: Impact, Service & Support for the Navajo Nation
In 2024, St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School proudly marked 50 years of faithful service to the Diné (Navajo people). It was a time of deep gratitude — for every friend, supporter, staff member, and volunteer who has walked this journey with us.
Together, we’ve built a legacy of compassion rooted in faith, dignity, and community. As we look to the future, we remain committed to strengthening that foundation and expanding our reach—ensuring that the next 50 years bring even greater opportunity, hope, and healing to Navajo children, families, and elders.
In 2024, your support helped us to:
14,000 Gallons a day of water delivered to homes without plumbing
2,000+ Meals served through Native Hope Food Pantry
1,000 Christmas gifts purchased for impoverished Navajo children
450+ Backpacks of food sent home with children to combat weekend hunger
200+ Families on our water delivery route
65+ Employees, most of whom are Navajo, working at St. Bonaventure
10+ 1,200 gallon water cisterns installed
20+ 55-gallon water barrels provided
$175,000 Spent on urgent home repair projects
$150,000 Invested in Community Development: Medical, Rent, Funeral
$100,000 In scholarships offered to alumni attending private high school or college institutions in New Mexico
120 Students provided with free tuition & K-8 education