Category Archives: United Way

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”

Big Brothers Big Sisters-Community – Based Program (One-to-One Mentoring) Michael and Garrett have been matched since 2022, and their relationship shows what long-term mentorship can make possible. When Garrett first became a Big, he was new to the area, and Michael was a pre-teen who enjoyed “touristy” activities and was working toward an important goal:Continue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources – HUD Approved Housing Counseling Karri came to NWDHR in October 2024 inquiring about down payment assistance. Speaking with a counselor, the best option found was to use NWDHR funds. During the loan approval process Karri had a problem with her lender not being transparent. She spoke with the counselor aboutContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota – Arise Youth Center/West In the last 6 months the Arise Youth Center Outreach Case Manager assisted one family who was having transportation issues with working with community resources to assist with transportation to and from court to prevent further involvement with the Juvenile Justice System and warrants beingContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Catholic Social Services – Uplifting Parents Jane has been with the Uplifting Parents program for approximately thirteen months. During biweekly mentoring sessions, her mentor helped her with goal setting and navigating the demands of higher education as a single mother of two. This participant was accepted into a new nursing cohort offered in Rapid City,Continue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”