Defend Our Community

08/01/2026

Due to the heat, we will be closing our distribution site for the day. We want to make sure our volunteers are safe. Thank you to those who came out.

07/29/2026

07/26/2026

For the past six years, what began as a small family effort has grown into a community mission.
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, my family and I saw the needs of elders and high-risk families in our rural community of Leupp, Arizona. Instead of waiting for people to come to us, we traveled miles of rough back roads, delivering PPE, disinfectant supplies, food, water, blankets, winter clothing, and other essential items directly to those who needed them most.
One elder would lead us to another, and another. Through those connections, we were able to assist approximately 120 households, identify nearly 60 elders with critical ongoing needs, reconnect families, and build relationships rooted in trust and respect.
Today, that mission continues. Our focus has expanded to providing free firewood to elders, veterans, and families in need throughout the Navajo Nation. Thanks to the generosity of community partners and incredible volunteers, we distributed approximately 700 loads of firewood in 2025, helping families prepare for the winter season.
Now, we're preparing for our Veterans Firewood Splitting & Distribution Event on August 1, 2026.
Your monetary donation will help purchase food, drinks, and essential supplies for the volunteers who are giving their time to serve our communities. Every contribution—large or small—helps us continue providing free firewood to elders, veterans, and families who need it most.
Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us ensure that no elder or family is left without support. ❤️

I am Monica, and together with my family, we are dedicated supporters… Monica Monroe needs your support for Support Tribal Veteran Firewood Distribution Event

07/22/2026

Navajo and surrounding tribal Veterans!!!
August 1st, 2026 we will be having our first 2026 Veteran Firewood Splitting and Distribution Event. Come out and join us to help give back to those who have served and their families. We have a Gofundme fundraiser going so that we will be able to purchase drinks, food, and supplies for our amazing volunteers who show up.
Here is our Gofundme fundraiser link:
gofund.me/595ea15cf

I also have Zelle: 928-637-3223
My zelle is still under Monica Harvey, I've tried to get it updated.

If you would like to drop off donations I will be more than happy to make arrangements, let me know.

07/19/2026

Hello everyone, we started a fundraiser on GoFundMe and would appreciate your support. Every single share and donation makes a difference and helps us get closer to our goal.

I am Monica, and together with my family, we are dedicated supporters… Monica Monroe needs your support for Support Tribal Veteran Firewood Distribution Event

07/19/2026

Veteran Wood Splitting and Distribution
🗓 August 1st, 2026 @ 0700-1400 MST
📍 Monroe Residence - between milepost 7-8 on Leupp Rd, west of Leupp, then 1 mile south
***Defend Our Community Banner and American flag will be posted at the turnoff along the paved highway***
✅️ Military Verification is required
‼️Trucks only, No trailers‼️

05/26/2026

Great opportunity to pick up firewood. Schedule a pick up time to get a early start on your winter firewood pile. The sign-up link is pretty easy to fill out.
Sign up link:
Wflscheduling.as.me/ihfdevents

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

Sharing information

Free-use firewood available southeast of Flagstaff

Flagstaff, Ariz.— Free ponderosa pine firewood is available near Fay Canyon approximately 5 miles southeast of Flagstaff along Lake Mary Road for valid free-use permit holders.

About 300 cords of firewood are currently available and visible from the road, which includes full-length logs that are 10-14 foot long and neatly stacked near Sandy Canyon Trailhead.

Free-use firewood permits can be obtained at the Flagstaff Ranger Station or Forest Headquarters and allow up to five cords of wood per permit.

Permit holders are asked to keep safety in mind and be considerate of other forest visitors who are using the area and Sandy Canyon Trail.

For more information, please contact Austin Cash at [email protected].

04/18/2026

Due to lack of funding, our team will not be receiving any truckloads to distribute. We've been notified that we may not receive truckloads until summer. Fingers crossed.