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Black Hills Center for Aging – Adult Day Services From Deb (Caregiver): “We live 10 miles outside of Hot Springs and I was able to utilize Black Hills Center for Aging during frequent trips to Rapid City. We had such a great experience, I recommend the Center to everyone! I’d call, make an appointment, bringContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Community-Based Program (One-to-One Mentoring) Big Brother and Little Brother have built a steady routine together, meeting regularly and packing those afternoons with the kind of fun that helps a relationship grow naturally. Big shared that he genuinely looks forward to their time together and has such a great time withContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

Meals on Wheels – Western SD From a Southern Hills participant, "Since I've had MOW, I eat all that I can chew. I'm getting stronger. I have never had so many fruits and vegetables in my life. Meat too. My vitamin D is back up… MOW is making a great difference in my health. GodContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

Working Against Violence Inc – Project THRIVE When Cathy arrived at WAVI with her three children from Hot Springs, they were tired, scared, and carrying the weight of months of fear and isolation. The children’s father had slowly cut the family off from loved ones and outside support. The children were rarely allowed to leaveContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

CASA 7th Circuit A volunteer was able to support a mother working hard toward reunification who had deep mistrust of Department of Social Services. This mistrust was making DSS suspicious of the mother's actions/intentions. Once the CASA was able to identify the challenge and help get the mother connected with and advocate of her own,Continue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota – Arise Youth Center/West In the last 6 months the Arise Youth Center Outreach Case Manager assisted one family who was having transportation issues with working with community resources to assist with transportation to and from court to prevent further involvement with the Juvenile Justice System and warrants beingContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Youth and Family Services, Inc – Child Development Center At the beginning of the year, Payton’s father was incarcerated. While this was traumatic for Payton, it also placed significant strain on his mother, who faces her own mental health challenges. As she balances attending school with a limited ability to work full-time, paying for consistentContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Youth and Family Services, Inc – Girls Incorporated of Rapid City Molly is an energetic young girl who began attending Girls Inc. when she was seven years old. She and her sister participate in programming almost daily, allowing Molly to build strong relationships with staff and peers. When Molly first joined our program, staff noticedContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Rapid City Club for Boys – Summer Learning at the Club for Boys Tony arrived at the Club as a quiet nine-year-old carrying more frustration than confidence. It was his first year as a member, and everything felt unfamiliar. New routines, new expectations, new adults, and a new language. At home, Spanish is spoken, andContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Victims of Violence Intervention Program A client came to Artemis House through a referral from Behavior Health. The young woman was a victim of sexual assault and violence in the home. During her brief stay it was learned she was a victim of multiple forms of abuse and possible sex trafficking. She stayed with usContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”