Category Archives: Impact Stories

EmBe – Girls on the Run I’m so thankful for Girls on the Run. My daughter discovered a love for running only because of this program. She doesn’t care if she’s fast or slow, but she loves to run because she’s with her friends. She has moved closer to the front of the 5K packContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

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”

YMCA of the Black Hills – YMCA Mental Health Initiative The success of this position has been a measured increase in staff retention, an improved cross utilization of community resources and collaboration and the identified need for a Behavioral Specialist to support staff in meeting the increased behavioral and emotional issues children and youth areContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

2-1-1 Helpline Center – Volunteer Connections Through the Helpline Center’s volunteer connections platform, a volunteer was successfully matched with the Club for Boys, where he quickly proved to be a great fit. He is stepping into an ongoing role supporting yard work at the thrift store. His volunteer time allows the organization to focus onContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Wellfully – Wellspring Inc. Newsletter May 2026 An 11-year-old girl came to Crisis Care due to a suicide attempt earlier in the week. She had been struggling significantly with her parents and stressors at home. The client was able to open up in session while in Crisis Care and stay the night to help stabilizeContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

Youth and Family Services, Inc – Counseling Center In January, an adult female client was referred to YFS’ Counseling Center through WAVI, a community partner. Through a cooperative agreement, the Counseling Center provides counseling and support services to WAVI clients while they are staying in the shelter. During her initial counseling session, the client sharedContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative – BHSSC's Home Visiting Programming A Nurse Home Visitor (NHV) created a keepsake canvas using a child’s footprints for a new mother. The mother added the baby’s birth information and displayed the canvas above the crib. Another NHV indicated that when she gave the Easter book to a mom, theContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

C.O.R.E.- Community Organized Resources for Educating Youth – Freshman Impact This was an amazing program, there was a student attending that was contemplating suicide, who broke down and is now getting help. Two South Dakota state representatives were there; both are sold on the program because of the impact they saw of the program. ThereContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

C.O.R.E.-Community Organized Resources for Educating Youth – Freshman Impact Since 2020 Rapid City Area Schools has not sent their whole freshman class, usually only sending 50 to 60 students. They increased the number 100 on a trial basis. The results were awesome, the kids loved it. The staff had nothing but good to say, nowContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

EmpowerEd – EmpowerEd Scholarships When Tyson joined our program in 2024, his family was thoroughly frustrated with his educational journey and did not know where to turn. He had been struggling for nearly a decade in the public school system, a target of frequent harassment which led to a steady decline in his mental health.Continue reading “Impact in Rapid City”