"the People's Paths!" Cherokee News Path - Cherokees Provide Support to Murrow Home

"Murrow Indian Children’s Home Director Joan Brown reviews a list of children
of the home."

MUSKOGEE, OK — Partnering with an Oklahoma organization to provide a safe and stable living environment for Native American youth, the Cherokee Nation recently contributed $10,000 to the Murrow Indian Children’s Home in Muskogee.

The future of the Cherokee Nation lies with our children,” said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith. “In order to preserve our culture, we must protect the rights and promote the welfare of all our young people. Through partnerships with organizations like the Murrow Indian Children’s Home, the Cherokee Nation can help to provide stability in the lives of children who may not have that otherwise.”

Providing care to Native American children for over 100 years, the organization prides itself on caring for the mind, body and spirit. Murrow children are encouraged to learn about their Native American background and attend cultural events. The organization takes pride in providing children from broken homes and dysfunctional families to experience life in a family living environment.

“The Murrow Indian Children’s Home is a lighthouse for our Indian youth,” said Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilor Don Garvin of Muskogee. “The staff and the many volunteers have been able to help thousands of young people since the early 1900’s. Being a member of the Board of Trustees, I have observed the great effort that is put forth by the staff and the many volunteers to help each individual child, both physically and spiritually.”

According to Garvin, the Murrow Indian Children’s Home is a home away from home for children in need and he says the contribution made to help support the organization is just another way the tribe strives to be a good partner in the community.

“We are so thankful for the financial support of the Cherokee Nation,” said Joan Brown, the Murrow Home’s director. “The contribution will help us to provide a stable foundation for the children who are a part of our facility. It’s wonderful that the Cherokee Nation works so diligently to help maintain Oklahoma organizations.”