Category Archives: Impact Stories

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota – Behavioral Health Services Despite the significant decision to end our outpatient mental health services, LSS was still able to serve 218 people in the Black Hills area. These clients were able to receive mental health services regardless of their ability to pay. Funding from UWBH made it possibleContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Prairie Hills Transit Life can change in an instant and the changes left a wife, husband, brother and sister unable to find ways to meet transportation services for their loved one. In one recent situation a gentleman receiving dialysis three times per week suffered a stroke and required 24-hour care. The facility he became aContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

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”

YMCA of the Black Hills – Custer Kidstop & Summer Camp A success that came out of the grant award to Custer YMCA is an unintentional outcome. The grant award was support for the KidStop Program and Summer Camp providing 296 youth with safe, consistent and educational after school and summer care. The funding fromContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

Rural America Initiatives – Access to Mental Health Counseling One employee was in a very violent relationship with a person who had a strong addiction. He is in jail currently awaiting sentencing. Even while recovering from severe physical abuse, she came to work seeking support and direction. Her supervisor contacted the counselor who took herContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

SHIFT Garage One day, we received a call from a local Rapid City resident who was curious about our vehicle placement program, UpSHIFT. After the Director at our Rapid City location explained how UpSHIFT works, the woman on the other end of the line started crying. This Rapid City woman had fallen on hard times.Continue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Catholic Social Services – Access to affordable Counseling Services A woman in her mid-20s endured chronic physical and emotional abuse and neglect throughout her childhood. Her father, struggling with severe addiction, exposed her and her siblings to extreme neglect. At age five, the client suffered a serious injury from her father. Her father is nowContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

YMCA of the Black Hills – Edgemont Kidstop The Edgemont YMCA afterschool program means peace of mind for families knowing their children are safe and supervised while also providing them with engaging activities that support their academic and social-emotional development. The grant funds from United Way provided crucial support for working families. Fostering economic growthContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

Wellfully – Wellspring Inc. A 12-year-old girl came into Crisis Care due to significant self-harm and suicidal thoughts. She was able to talk through her struggles with mental health and a specific struggle that she is facing at school that is worsening her suicidal thoughts. She was able to spend the night to help stabilizeContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

The Salvation Army of the Black Hills – Social Services A young man recently came to us after successfully completing a rehabilitation program and obtaining a new identification card. He was motivated and excited to begin searching for employment and rebuilding his life. However, he shared concerns that he did not have appropriate clothing forContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”