Diné Bá'ádeit'į́- For the People

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Operation Winter Readiness 2025-2026 is underway!

Dine Ba'adeit'i - For the People is a nonprofit organization that aims to support tribal communities by providing operational assistance and delivering firewood throughout the Navajo and Hopi Nations.

11/09/2026

🍂🔥 Are You Prepared for Winter? 🔥🍂

Winter is here, and now is the time to make sure your family is ready. If you knew you'd need to purchase firewood this season, were you able to set aside enough funds to build a good supply? Planning ahead can help reduce the stress when temperatures drop.

The Navajo Nation is surrounded by several National Forests that may offer opportunities for gathering wood or connecting with organizations that host wood-hauling events.

Arizona
🌲 Coconino National Forest and Kaibab National Forest (North & South Rim)

•Ancestral Lands hosted wood pickup events throughout the summer and fall.

•Native Outreach LLC has organized wood-hauling events in the Flagstaff area.

Four Corners Area
🌲 San Juan National Forest, Colorado

•Winter Warriors has hosted wood-hauling parties throughout the season.

•Warm Elders has Hosted events in the past as well.

Crownpoint Area
🌲 Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico

•Jared and Lynn from Tinian may be able to help point people in the right direction for resources and opportunities.

Gallup Area
🌲 Cibola National Forest, New Mexico

•Chizh for Cheii usually has activities and resources available related to firewood assistance.

Sanders Area
🌲 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Arizona

•Several groups have been known to travel there for firewood loads.

🪵 Wood for Life Wood Banks can also be a valuable source of relief for families in need. However, they may not be able to serve as a sole source of winter fuel for everyone.

⛽ Keep in mind that fuel prices remain high, and wood vendors must factor transportation and equipment costs into their pricing.

Let's continue helping one another and sharing resources. If you know of additional wood-hauling opportunities, wood banks, or community efforts, please share them in the comments.

11/08/2026

Ranger station- Open Monday - Friday

https://maps.app.goo.gl/oNqffH1AAchtg4Po9?g_st=ac

Can ask what permits are available, may have free use permits.

Coconino National Forest has permits available online as well. Photo is of Canyon Vista Campground. Still has plenty of logs.

Info given will show map of areas you can go to make a load.

11/08/2026

Ranger station- Open Monday- Friday

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YqThxULc6vRUQCSc7?g_st=ac

Can ask what permits are available, may have free use permits.

Info given will show map of areas you can go to make a load.

11/07/2026

Diné Ba'adeiti For The People

Hope is a powerful thing to have.

Today, we received a call we've been waiting for since July. As we shared previously, the fires in Colorado delayed log deliveries to many wood banks that rely on timber from the San Juan National Forest.

This is welcome news for communities including:

• Warm Elders in Red Mesa
• Winter Warriors in Shiprock
• Chilchinbeto Chapter
• Chinle Chapter
• Nazlini Chapter
• Sanostee Senior Center..and many others.

Now we are hopeful that the logs are dry and ready for processing. The next step is organizing a big push to help these wood banks cut, split, and distribute firewood to families and elders who depend on it during the winter months.

We want to thank everyone who has dedicated their time, effort, and persistence to helping make this happen. Please remember that these wood banks often carry the responsibility of covering processing costs while working with limited staff and volunteer support.

As work begins to move forward, we encourage everyone to be patient, understanding, and kind. Together, we can help ensure this wood reaches the people who need it most.

11/06/2026

Ya'at'eeh abini, Good morning.
Our 5 cord Community Relief Trailer has made it to Manyfarms safely. We will have a 3 cord trailer delivery later today.
We are very thankful for our Volunteers who spent hours preparing these loads.

11/01/2026

Diné Ba'adeeti For The People
October 31, 2026

I received a call early this morning from a good friend who said, "Hey, I'm off today. Do you think we can make that delivery today?"

I don't get calls like that very often, so we jumped at the opportunity to put his helping hands to work. He met us at the wood lot, and together we loaded four trailers. I then called my brother to see if he could join us, and thankfully, he was available as well.

Before long, we had four trucks pulling four loaded trailers, all headed to support our veterans. By the end of the day, we had successfully delivered over 12 cords of firewood to the Veteran Organization in Rough Rock.

It was a beautiful day of teamwork, service, and community coming together to help those who have served.

A heartfelt thank you to Olin Little for stepping up and lending a hand. Your generosity, hard work, and willingness to serve made a tremendous difference today.

Ahéheeʼ to everyone who helped make this delivery possible. Together, we continue to serve our people. ❤️🪵🇺🇸

10/30/2026

Its been a busy week!
Our Team has made deliveries to
Monument Valley,
Birdsprings,
Dennehotso,
Rough Rock,
Teec Nos Pos.
Tuba City
A total of 53 cords has been delivered.

Appreciate the support, you all be safe and check on your neighbors and family.

10/29/2026

Diné Ba'adeiti For The People Update

We want to provide a quick update regarding our fundraising campaign. At this time, it has been placed on hold as we've shifted our full attention to responding to the recent precipitation and changing weather conditions across the Navajo and Hopi reservations.

Over the past several days, our teams and volunteers have been delivering firewood to communities, elders, and veteran organizations across the region. This work has required driving many miles through harsh weather, muddy conditions, and difficult roads. We are grateful that, despite a few challenges, we've been able to continue making deliveries and getting much-needed wood to families.

The reality is that our equipment has taken a beating. We currently have two trucks down, a trailer in the shop for repairs, and a piece of equipment undergoing maintenance. Even with these setbacks, we continue to move forward.

During this time, we've leaned heavily on our partners, and we are incredibly thankful for those who have stepped up to help carry the load:

• Winter Warriors for taking the lead on wood-gathering convoys in Colorado.
• Community leaders who continue to go above and beyond to make sure their communities are cared for.
• Fast Motorsports for helping service our truck during a small window when we could get it into the shop.
• American Trailer for providing a trailer that allows us to keep delivering wood without interruption.

The demand right now is tremendous, and with another chance of moisture moving in before the weekend, we are already making adjustments to ensure we remain in a position to respond.

Please know that we see your messages, read your texts, and do our best to answer every call. We ask for your patience and understanding as we work through logistics and coordinate resources where they are needed most.

Thank you for your continued support, prayers, partnerships, and belief in this work. Together, we will continue taking care of our communities.

If you wish to donate, please visit our website at dinebaadeiti.org/donate to make a contribution. Proceeds will benefit affected households that need firewood.

Ahéheeʼ.

10/27/2026

Late evening drop off for families 🥰

10/22/2026

Why do we have a meetup location instead of just sharing a pin drop and meeting in the forest?

We've been doing these wood convoys for a few years now, and we've learned a lot along the way.

In the past, some people got lost because of limited cell service and unfamiliar roads. To make things easier and safer, we meet at a public location that most people can easily find. From there, everyone follows in together.

This gives us a chance to help one another load, work as a team, and leave together like one big family. No one gets lost on the way in or out, and everyone pitches in.

Another important reason is that there are Forest Service personnel in the area who may ask to see your load ticket. We have been given special load tags (permits) and permission to cut from specific wood decks. There are also other decks nearby that belong to logging companies, and cutting from those areas could get you into trouble.

Meeting together helps ensure everyone knows where they're going, stays safe, and is cutting from the correct approved location.

That's why we convoy in together. It's about safety, compliance, teamwork, and looking out for one another. 🌲🪵❤️

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Address

Tuba City Fairgrounds
Tuba City, AZ
86045

Telephone

+19282257448

Website

https://dinebaadeiti.org/

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