Cook Native American Ministries Foundation equips Native leaders to better serve their churches and communities.
Cook Native American Ministries Foundation (CNAMF) is the result of a legacy rooted in the 1870's by Reverend Charles H. Cook, who lived and worked amongst the Akimel O'odham in Sacaton, Gila River Indian Community. He gained respect for his many years of service to Native people and is most recognized for establishing the Cook College and Theological School in Tempe, AZ.
Today, Cook Native American Ministries Foundation is a flourishing 501(c)3 non-profit public charity that provides grants to small and emerging community-based organizations, churches, tribal communities, and Native urban centers across the country.
CNAMF is dedicated to developing and implementing long lasting programs and services that positively impact and advance our most precious commodity - grassroots Native communities who deserve to live in a healthy, sustaining, positive, and productive environment.
Testimonials
"Without the help from the grant, we received from CNAMF we would not have been able to stay open and help the hundreds of families that were coming and continue to come to us for relief. We are grateful for all those who made it possible for us to receive the grant and the much-needed help during a time when so many families were and continue to struggle."
Living Waters Food Pantry
Cherokee, North Carolina
"We do not have a word for 'thank-you' in our language. We would say kw'ałanushamatash - we are happy. And this is how we strongly feel about the blessing that CNAMF has been to our students here at Mending Wings in the Yakama Nation".
Mending Wings-Dancing Our Prayers
Wapato Washington
"For St. John UMC, the CNAMF grants have allowed us to serve more children and family with coats, winter gear, clothing, and food items--a true benefit for our families."
St. John's United Methodist Church
Fordville, New Jersey
"Through the CNAMF grants program we have been able to support our vision that every Native American child who is displaced deserves love, a sense of belonging and cultural engagement."
Three Precious Miracles-Miracles for Families
Sacaton, Arizona