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CASA of the Northern Hills A new CASA volunteer was appointed to her first case advocating for a sibling group of four, two brothers and two sisters, who were removed from their parents due to extreme neglect and parental incarceration. At her first meeting with the placement provider, she brought a frozen pasta dish asContinue reading “Impact in Sturgis”

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Community-Based Program (One-to-One Mentoring) Despite scheduling hurdles, a Big Sister and Little Sister relationship is strong and meaningful. When asked what they talk about, the Big described thoughtful conversations about school, shifting friendships, and shared interests like music they listen to together. The Little has been navigating the natural processContinue reading “Impact in Sturgis”

Crisis Intervention Shelter Service One evening, the Crisis Intervention Shelter Service received a call from a woman experiencing family violence. She shared the challenges that led to her current situation and after exhausting all options, she had moved in with her aunt and uncle. Her uncle was in poor health, and her aunt, struggling withContinue reading “Impact in Sturgis”

Prairie Hills Transit – Prairie Hills Child Care This fall and winter during times when public school was closed (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc) there was a low-income family whose daycare followed the school calendar. This put the single mom who worked in the hospitality industry in a bind. She couldn't take the whole 13Continue reading “Impact in Northern Hills”

Wellfully – Wellspring Inc. A 16-year-old girl came in due to suicidal ideation and family conflict. She reported feeling she could no longer handle her living situation and discussed stressors with the counselors. Family therapy was provided and shelter care was provided for several days to help the client stabilize. It was determined the clientContinue reading “Impact in Sturgis”

Lost and Found Assoc – Campus Connections Lost & Found partnered with 53 businesses across the Black Hills including Rapid City, Sturgis, Spearfish, Custer, Hot Springs, and Hermosa to promote “Chalk the Walk” in September. What began as a collaborative awareness event with South Dakota Mines has since grown into a statewide campaign, significantly expandingContinue reading “Impact in Sturgis”

Working Against Violence Inc – Project THRIVE A woman from Sturgis contacted WAVI’s 24-hour crisis line after experiencing months of intimidation, threats, and physical violence from her partner. Living in a smaller community made it difficult for her to seek help privately, and she feared everyone would find out if she left. WAVI staff workedContinue reading “Impact in Sturgis”

Meals on Wheels – Western SD From a Sturgis participant, "Receiving Meals on Wheels has been a godsend. As I have aged, I have crippled up and it has become harder and harder for me to remain independent. This is just the program that has made the difference. There was a time when I wasContinue reading “Impact in Sturgis”

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative – Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Initiative Janie, an individual supported by BHSSC, has greatly benefited from the Women’s Group counseling. She often became frustrated and withdrawn when her needs were not fully understood. Through enhanced awareness of mental health and coping strategies, she began to better recognize her preferences andContinue reading “Impact in Sturgis”

Black Hills Center for Aging – Adult Day Services Story shared from a caregiver: Gloria moved to Yoakum, Texas when she was 16 years old and never looked back. She worked as a waitress while attending cosmetology school, but her greatest passion was always her family. She raised five children and devoted her life toContinue reading “Impact in Sturgis”