The affordability crisis is hitting low-income Cherokee elders. We are taking action on the rez.

The Cherokee Nation is addressing a growing affordability crisis impacting its elders across the 7,000-square-mile reservation. Rising costs for essential needs like groceries and utilities are placing significant financial strain on those living on fixed incomes. Tribal leadership emphasizes that honoring elders requires concrete action to ensure they maintain healthy and secure lives amidst these economic challenges, moving beyond mere words to provide necessary support for their well-being.