Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In recent years, the Church has supported efforts to expand access to electricity and water in remote Navajo Nation communities, working alongside tribal, state and nonprofit collaborators.
Heart of America works with local school districts to identify households with K–12 students that lack electricity. The organization has installed solar systems in hundreds of homes across the Navajo Nation, focusing on educational stability and student well-being.
“The opportunity for us to provide students and their families with electricity and power at home really is a game changer,” said Heart of America President and CEO Jill Heath. “We focus on making sure the student has what he or she needs to succeed — the ability to do homework after the sun sets, the ability to read, to connect with family. However, that's just the beginning.”
After learning of the need and visiting the area, the Church joined with Heart of America to fund solar installations for another 100 student-family homes. In total, Heart of America has now helped more than 450 such homes across the Navajo Nation. The Church’s support also helps provide portable lighting as well as age‑appropriate educational and enrichment materials for families.
In recent years, the Church has supported efforts to expand access to electricity and water in remote Navajo Nation communities, working alongside tribal, state and nonprofit collaborators.
Heart of America works with local school districts to identify households with K–12 students that lack electricity. The organization has installed solar systems in hundreds of homes across the Navajo Nation, focusing on educational stability and student well-being.
“The opportunity for us to provide students and their families with electricity and power at home really is a game changer,” said Heart of America President and CEO Jill Heath. “We focus on making sure the student has what he or she needs to succeed — the ability to do homework after the sun sets, the ability to read, to connect with family. However, that's just the beginning.”
After learning of the need and visiting the area, the Church joined with Heart of America to fund solar installations for another 100 student-family homes. In total, Heart of America has now helped more than 450 such homes across the Navajo Nation. The Church’s support also helps provide portable lighting as well as age‑appropriate educational and enrichment materials for families.
