Sacred Road: A Case Study

If the Government were to promote and fund volunteers to live on and work with the Native American communities, the change would be phenomenal. In the case of Sacred Road, this organization has been operating for several years nonstop helping to create a social connection with the natives. From my experience with Sacred Road, I have witnessed the effort this organization has put forth to help the natives. Some of the notable projects that Sacred Road has been undergoing is housing. Often As mentioned previously, the reservation living conditions are dismal. During my time in the summer of 2012, my brother-in-law worked in home of a single pregnant mother of three. Besides the normal signs of disrepair such as peeling paint, leaky roof, and refuse, this home featured two bathrooms with nonfunctioning toilets.
This commonly takes the form of an afternoon snack and activities such as story time. By spending time and caring for the natives, Sacred Road has provided a better future for the natives. Vasquez even went on to say, “What is there to hope for? When Sacred Road Ministries began, many children were nervous, timid, and would not speak to the staff. Over the years, there has been a dramatic change. Children we never saw smile, are smiling and laughing... Through Sacred Road Ministries, a church community has formed, along with Youth and Children programs, after-school tutoring programs, and work parties that come in the spring and summer to do service projects in the community. What we see growing is a sense of family and a growing trust. We believe this has sparked a change to combat hopelessness. For many of the children, especially, the Sacred Road staff and community is the only safe place they know where they can let down their guard. Sacred Road’s facility is like a home for them. They are fed, loved, played with, and just have basic needs met.”