Project-Specific Partners:
Sai Ke Seva LLC.
Yee Ha’ólníi Doo - Navajo & Hopi Families Covid-19 Relief Fund
Halchita Community Center
The team traveled to the Navajo Nation and delivered five pallets of bottled water to communities experiencing limited access to clean drinking water. The water was distributed throughout Halchita and nearby areas, with volunteers stopping at multiple locations to ensure families received cases of water directly.
In addition to the water, the team also brought two pallets of Gatorade, which were distributed alongside the bottled water. Volunteers worked together to unload the pallets, organize the supplies, and hand them out to community members.
The water run was made possible through the efforts of volunteers who loaded, transported, and distributed the supplies. The goal was not only to provide immediate relief, but also to support communities that continue to face challenges accessing reliable, safe drinking water.
The Statistics
Water Run 2 by the Numbers
24 households surveyed across the communities served
124 total residents represented
Average household size: ~5 people
98 cases of water requested by participating households
Average age: 29.9 years
Household Needs
20 of 24 households (83%) have running water, while 4 households (17%) do not.
22 households (92%) have electricity or solar power.
19 households (79%) have reliable transportation.
21 households (88%) have reliable phone service.
15 households (63%) have reliable internet access.
13 households (54%) requested water delivery assistance.
Water Access
Many households reported having only 1–7 days of drinking water remaining at the time of the survey.
The largest number of households said they would benefit from 4 additional cases of water, though needs ranged from 1 to 10 cases depending on household size.
Images
Loading water pallets onto trailer
Trailer and truck fully loaded with 5 pallets of water and 2 pallets of Gatorade
Distributing Gatorade and water to the Navajo Nation community
The water runner team and Navajo Nation community
Future Outlook
This project is part of an ongoing commitment to supporting Navajo Nation communities where access to safe water remains a challenge. Moving forward, Intercity Service Coalition hopes to continue building relationships with communities in the Navajo Nation and expanding similar service efforts driven by local needs. The goal is to keep showing up consistently, learning directly from communities, and supporting initiatives that create more reliable access over time. Let's work together to expand this service and show the positive impact the Navajo Nation Project has on the community. To get started, contact us at contact@intercityservice.org, or DM us on our Instagram (@intercityservice)!
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2. Navajo Nation declares a drought emergency. (2026, June 10). Navajo Nation Office of the President. https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/260610-navajo-nation-declares-a-drought-emergency/