Hopi Relief is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN 85-2055678
Inspired to Help
This grassroots effort was created as a tribute to our founders' late father, Randy Kaye Sr., and grandparents, Etta and Jasper Kaye. Members of their family, Iswungwa (Coyote Clan) from the village of Hotevilla, established the Hopi Relief Fund as a way to source and distribute necessary supplies to Hopi community members. Partnering with local leaders, artists, and other Hopi members, our mission is to offer assistance and relief to the people of the Hopi villages during the current COVID-19 crisis
One year into our relief efforts, we continue to work throughout the Hopi reservation sourcing food and and hygiene supplies for the Hopi people. As we continue to battle the COVID-19 Pandemic we are working directly with local Hopi organizations and leadership to establish the first-ever food pantry and resource center on the Hopi reservation, to better meet the needs of our people.
Our Founders
Thomas Kaye and Kiona Arellanes co-founded Hopi Relief as a way to give back to their Hopi people. Inspired by childhood trips to the reservation and communicating with family residing within the various Hopi villages, the brother and sister duo immediately sprung into action to provide resources during the COVID-19 Pandemic. With the help of family, friends, and donors, they have been able to grow a grassroots effort into a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization. They continue to leverage connections and resources to serve the Hopi people.
About Hopi
The Hopi reservation is located in Northern Arizona, surrounded by the Navajo Nation. The reservation is comprised of the following 12 villages and communities:
Upper Village of Moenkopi
Lower Moencopi Village
Hotevilla Village
Bacavi Village
Oraivi Village
Kykotsmovi Village
Shungopavi Village
Mishongnovi Village
Sipaulovi Village
Walpi Village
Sichomovi Village
Village of Tewa
Yu-Weh-Loo-Paki Community
Winslow Hopi Housing Community
Hopi Relief strives to serve every village and community throughout the year during the COVID-19 Pandemic and beyond.
Board of Directors
Kiona Arellanes, HOPI
President
Wendi Lewis, HOPI
Vice President
Marlene Kaye, HISPANIC/LATINO
Treasurer
Michele Kaye, HOPI
Secretary
Yolanda Tenorio, HOPI
Member
Rachel Crouse, HOPI
Member
Charles Kaye, HOPI
Member
Leesa Kaye
Member