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The Gentle Ironhawk Domestic Abuse Shelter located in Blanding, Utah provides a place for abused women to stay when in despair and is now open 24/7. It includes living, dining, kitchen and laundry spaces for guests along with an intake/reception area, exam room and multipurpose meeting room. The architectural design was carefully considered and researched by local Salt Lake City Firm Eaton Architecture, to reflect symbolic and meaningful elements of the Navajo culture. Staff Member, Willis Nakai, a very spiritual Native American from the Navajo Reservation area noted that the building with its round soft lines, floor plan, and desert earth tones resembles the traditional Indian baby cradleboard. Many Navajos still use a traditional cradleboard to carry and keep their babies safe and protected. Although form and function is serendipitous with the symbolism of the building design, the project was a rough go to its completion. The first obstacle was funding. The second difficulty was the remote area of the location, which meant limited construction resources to begin building. Lastly, there was concern of the contrast created with this modern building amongst a rural small town community setting. These obstacles were overcome beginning with the determination of Kris Paul. Her initiation and diligence to raise funds was driven by her passion to help the abused women from the nearby reservation and surrounding areas. The project wouldn't have been possible without several donations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Eccles Foundation, LDS Foundation and others. In addition, Kris was able to obtain a significant grant from the Olene Walker Trust Fund. When the Trust Fund Advisory Board saw the plans and the symbolic meaning of the design, they approved the project with an enthusiastic "Go for it!" and issued a grant of $460, 000. The grant allowed the final necessary dollars to complete the establishment. The result: a beautiful and sensitive addition to the landscape that currently provides a supportive and secure environment for women of Southeastern Utah and the Navaho Nation. Both, the Architect, Bob Eaton of Eaton Architecture and Contractor Brian Burk of Comtrol Construction, Inc were appreciative for the opportunity to be a part of making the building a reality. As the Utah Housing Coalition Project of the Year Award was presented to Kris Paul, Willis Nakai and Bob Eaton for best design and best funded building construction. Today Bob Eaton and his team are currently heading up two other Native American projects in Montezuma Creek and the 4 corners area. A new medical clinic to be built by the Utah Navajo Health System, Inc in picturesque Monument Valley Clinic will provide medical, pharmaceutical and dental facilities in a very remote area of Utah. A new Wellness Center is planned in Montezuma Creek and will provide one central location for a Boys and Girls Club, Gymnasium and Outdoor Spiritual room ( sweat bath ) and will include social service facilities for families who need temporary assistance. Monument Valley Health Clinic now open and offering improved healthcare facilities to South South Eastern UT Utah Navajo Trust Fund and Utah Navajo Health Systems, Inc had its Dedication and Flag ceremony for their new Monument Valley Health Clinic on May 16, 2008. Located 75 miles south of Blanding at 30 West Medical Drive, Monument Valley, Utah. UNHS is a nonprofit organization established to provide medical, behavioral health and dental services for approximately 9, 000 Navajo and 3, 000 Anglo people specifically in southeast Utah and the Four Corners Area. "Our ongoing goal is to provide comprehensive quality, primary and preventive health care for the people residing in the remote area of San Juan County and the Navajo Nation. This new facility better supports our initiative to help the underserved", states Donna Singer, CEO of UNHS. The clinic is divided into three parts - the larger part houses a medical treatment w