News - 2008

August 2008

NOVA Corporation is organizing its 1^st Annual 5K Race for the Nation to be held in Chambersburg, PA on August 31, 2008. Running legend Billy Mills (winner of the 1964 Olympic Gold Medal for the Men’s 10,000 Meters) will be on-hand for the event as the official race starter. The 5K Race proceeds will be donated to the following non-profit organizations: 

-       The Southwest Indian Foundation Housing Program

 -       Running Strong for American Indian Youth

-       Chambersburg Steelers Youth Football Team

June 2008 

NOVA Corporation is sponsoring one of its own employees to attend a mission trip to Tsaile, Arizona.  The mission trip is being put together by the Doubling Gap Church of God in Newville, PA.  During the week of June 22^nd, the mission team will lead Navajo children in crafts, games, music, and an interactive lesson.  The camp is expecting between 30 and 50 children each day.

May 2008

NOVA Corporation donated $5,000 to the St. Michael Indian School’s (SMIS) "Green" Energy Saving Project. The school’s energy consumption for the 2007-2008 school year was 41% higher than the previous school year. The "Green" Energy Saving Project will help the school reduce their energy consumption so they will be able to use more of their resources for the students instead of the utility bills. The project will be implemented this summer.

NOVA Corporation donated $2,000 to the Navajo Language Renaissance (NLR).  The NLR is a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization and preservation of the Navajo language.  The NLR has partnered with Rosetta Stones’ Endangered Language Program to produce Rosetta Stone Navajo Level I, II, and III.  Once produced, it will be used in schools, libraries, Chapter Houses, and homes across the Navajo Reservation.  The software will not be sold commercially. Donations are tax-deductible and can be sent to Navajo Language Renaissance, P.O. Box 1111, Cornville, AZ 86325.