Category Archives: Impact Stories

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative – Career Learning Center of the Black Hills Workforce Ready Program A recent test-taker said, "This place is a well-oiled machine!"

SHIFT Garage Not all of our success stories are flashy or tear-jerkers. Some are small instances that reaffirm we’re doing right by our clients, so much so that they share information about our services with their loved ones. A neighbor of our Director at SHIFT Garage, who lives in Sturgis, was placed with one ofContinue reading “Impact in Sturgis”

Catholic Social Services – Uplifting Parents Joseph came to Uplifting Parents while pursuing his nursing degree as a single father. The program served as a sounding board for navigating the challenges of being a single parent while pursuing higher education. Being a single parent can be isolating, and Joseph valued the ability to meet andContinue reading “Impact in Northern Hills”

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”

The Salvation Army of the Black Hills – Social Services A young woman recently reached out for assistance with her water bill after experiencing a brief period of unemployment. Although she had recently secured a new job and was working hard to regain financial stability, her rent increased around the same time, making it difficultContinue reading “Impact in Sturgis”

Prairie Hills Transit Jane is the kind of lady that anyone would want to be their friend, because she’s not just a usual, run-of-the-mill friend; she’s a super-friend. She is the most selfless person that Dispatch has ever encountered in the thousands of trips they schedule on a weekly basis. You see, Jane is alwaysContinue reading “Impact in Northern Hills”

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”

Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity Meaningful conversations between Habitat and the mayor of Spearfish during the grant period. The City of Spearfish is interested in partnering with Habitat in some capacity in the next few years and lots owned by the City have been evaluated and discussed. These talks will continue!

AND Bob and Linda represent a population of riders who suddenly and emergently find themselves in need of transport, and Prairie Hills Transit is there for them. These are generally seniors who have, at some point earlier in their lives, decided to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and live justContinue reading “Impact in Northern Hills”

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”