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Meals on Wheels – Western SD Linda and Joe moved to Rapid City last spring in order to be closer to the hospital. Joe had been hospitalized due to complications with diabetes and ended up needing an amputation. Both Linda and Joe have significant disabilities that prevent them from working, and the added mobility constraintContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

CASA 7th Circuit One of our volunteers was able to support a child in opening their first bank account and receiving financial education before aging out of foster care. Most children in foster care cannot get bank accounts because they do not have an adult to sign on their account opening. We arranged an understandingContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Lost and Found Assoc. – Campus Connections During the past academic year, Lost & Found developed strong partnerships with Greek Life organizations at South Dakota Mines. All but one organization has committed to implementing this program within their chapter. Four organizations completed training in the spring semester, with additional trainings planned for the fall. StudentContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

EmBe – Girls on the Run “My child really benefited from participating in Girls on the Run. She was excited about going twice a week and looked forward to her time there. I was impressed by the way the coaches were able to engage the group and unify the girls. It was neat to hearContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Children's Home Society of South Dakota – Clinical Outpatient Services The children we serve struggle with emotional regulation. This can be due to a variety of reasons including trauma, abuse and neglect and/or mental health concerns. The Zones of Regulation group was offered for six weeks. Attendees were all boys, ages 6-10 with 15-16 boysContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Catholic Social Services – Access to affordable Counseling Services A man in his early 30s came to CSS counseling after years of struggling with anxiety and depression rooted in substance use that began in childhood. He had cycled through multiple treatment programs over the years without lasting success. By the time he reached CSS, heContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Black Hills Center for Aging – Adult Day Services Bryan’s life was forever changed in 2013 when he survived a massive stroke. Before the stroke, Bryan was a strong, loving, and independent husband and father- a man full of creativity and drive. A true entrepreneur at heart, he managed a 20-acre horse property, ran severalContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Big Brothers Big Sisters-Community – Based Program (One-to-One Mentoring) Michael and Garrett have been matched since 2022, and their relationship shows what long-term mentorship can make possible. When Garrett first became a Big, he was new to the area, and Michael was a pre-teen who enjoyed “touristy” activities and was working toward an important goal:Continue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Fork Real Community Café Inc – Improving Quality of Life through Food Access & Workforce Development This is a story of Mark. Mark, who's over the age of 60, found Fork Real Cafe through a referral from a partner organization. He moved to Rapid City in hopes of looking for steady employment. He began volunteeringContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Working Against Violence Inc – Project THRIVE When Erin arrived at WAVI’s shelter in Rapid City, she carried little more than a backpack and was holding the hands of her two young children. After years of emotional abuse and escalating violence, she made the difficult decision to leave when she realized her family’s safety couldContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”