Category Archives: Impact Stories

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”

NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources – HUD Approved Housing Counseling Andrew came to NeighborWorks on a recommendation from his lender. Andrew and his wife wanted to purchase the home they were renting in Custer but fell a bit short financially. Not having to move was a big item for them with their two small children. WithContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

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”

Black Hills Works Inc – BHW Affordable Housing In 1977, JJ’s parents made a life-changing decision to adopt his little sister, Emily, while they were living in another state. “Back then, doctors said it was very likely Emily would never talk, walk, or live any kind of meaningful life, given her disabilities.” “Hearing those wordsContinue 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”

Victims of Violence Intervention Program A client reached out for support after having used shelter services in the past. In her earlier stays, she found it difficult to remain in shelter, leaving after just a day. However, each time she returned, something shifted. With every visit to shelter, she stays a little longer, gradually buildingContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

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”

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the BH – CCCS Housing & Financial Counseling and Education I have recently been working with Julie, who experienced significant hardships and was determined to rebuild her life while improving her financial health. During a difficult period, she became involved in the prison system, which made it impossible for herContinue 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”

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative – Career Learning Center of the Black Hills Workforce Ready Program BHSSC has established a partnership with EMT trainees from a nearby reservation bordering the Southern Hills. Upon completing their training, EMT cohorts now travel together to the Career Learning Center of the Black Hills Assessment Center for scheduled groupContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”