Category Archives: Impact Stories

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”

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”