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Rug show helps Native elder community stay healthy

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Rug show helps Native elder community stay healthy.

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  • The rug show and sale is organized by Adopt a Native Elder to share Navajo culture and support elders.
  • The initiative began when Linda Myers sold a Navajo rug and learned about the struggles of indigenous people, leading her to start collecting and delivering food and rugs. 15s
  • Adopt a Native Elder now serves 850 elders and partners with local businesses to host the rug show. 40s
  • The event is free to the public, and all proceeds from rug sales go directly to Navajo elders. 1m 24s
  • The event addresses food insecurity among elders, providing food cards to help meet their needs. 1m 49s
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