Serving the Navajo Nation

A vehicle
changes everything.

Gifting free cars to deserving members of the Navajo Nation since 2019. A reliable vehicle is the first step toward a self-sufficient future.

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How we serve
the Nation

What we are

Diné Bi Chidi is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established to provide assistance by gifting free vehicles to deserving individuals. We understand firsthand the struggles our community faces, and we know that overcoming the cycle of poverty is nearly impossible without outside intervention.

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote community development in Navajo Nation by providing essential resources and empowering individuals to be more self-sufficient, to develop personally and professionally, and to take control of their own futures.

7+
Years Serving the Nation
6
Cars Given
1
Home Built for a Family
501(c)(3)
Nonprofit Organization

Our Shared Story

Community built on
trust and dignity

Our founder, Liz Clawson, grew up on the Navajo Nation, where many of her family's challenges arose from not having a reliable vehicle. Without a car, they struggled to haul water, wood, and buy food or other necessities — and often spent a lot of time hitchhiking.

“As I drive across the reservation today, I notice numerous capable individuals who lack the resources and opportunities to improve their quality of life. I see families facing hardships every single day. I encounter brilliant people who desperately want to become self-sufficient, but they find themselves just out of reach, trapped in the relentless cycle of poverty. A reliable vehicle is essential for creating a sustainable livelihood.”

— Liz Clawson, Founder
Liz Clawson, Founder

Impact Stories

Real people.
Real moments.

Car Giveaway
2026

Car Giveaway

A generous family from Utah donated a vehicle to a deserving member of the Navajo Nation — continuing the mission one car at a time.

Three community members standing in front of a white Ford Focus
2019

First Car Giveaway

The beginning of a mission — gifting a vehicle to a deserving member of the Navajo Nation and proving that a single car can unlock an entirely different future.

Family posing in front of a white Toyota Camry with a canyon backdrop
2020

Continuing the Mission

A second car gifted through community generosity — demonstrating that the cycle of giving could be sustained and expanded year after year.

Large group of volunteers gathered in front of the completed home
2022

Home Build

In just six days, volunteers and licensed contractors from Utah completed a home for a 90-year-old grandmother — the sole caregiver for her three young grandchildren.

Black Honda Pilot SUV in a residential driveway
2023

Car Giveaway

Another year, another family given the freedom that comes with reliable transportation — and the opportunity to build the life they've been working toward.

Colorful Navajo-patterned blankets laid out on a hardwood floor

Blankets to Wheels

Supporters purchased Navajo blankets and every dollar of proceeds went toward one goal — a car for a deserving member of the Navajo Nation. What started as a simple sale became a life-changing gift, proving that collective generosity can open doors that would otherwise stay closed.

Who We Serve

Genuine people
who need a
helping hand

We are looking for a genuine productive member of the Navajo Nation who could use a helping hand. We want to hear from people who aspire for self-improvement in employment, education, or who has a heart of service to community and can pay it forward in the future.

  • Students
  • Medically in Need
  • Cheii or Masani in Need
  • Single Parents
  • Military Families
  • Life Hardship

Our Values

Integrity
Transformation
Empowerment
Personal Development
Accountability
Community

How to Apply

Here’s how
to apply

  1. Write Your Story

    Submit a write-up telling us your story, why you are deserving of this free car, how it will be beneficial to you, and how you plan to use it.

  2. Include Your Information

    Include your name, address, phone number, and a current photo of yourself.

  3. Submit

    Email your completed application to dinebichidi@gmail.com. Feel free to nominate a candidate on someone else's behalf.

Submit Your Application

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a member of the Navajo Nation
  • Must be 18 or older to apply
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Family members and employees are excluded

Know someone who deserves a hand? Applications can be submitted on behalf of others. Reach out to us at dinebichidi@gmail.com