Category Archives: United Way

Lost and Found Assoc. – Campus Connections During the past academic year, Lost & Found developed strong partnerships with Greek Life organizations at South Dakota Mines. All but one organization has committed to implementing this program within their chapter. Four organizations completed training in the spring semester, with additional trainings planned for the fall. StudentContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

OneHeart – Transportation Program Jared enrolled at OneHeart while working to stabilize his employment after a period of housing insecurity. When he arrived on campus, he did not have a reliable vehicle and was at risk of losing his job due to inconsistent transportation. Through OneHeart’s Transportation Program, Jared was able to get to workContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Community-Based Program (One-to-One Mentoring) Big Brother and Little Brother have built a steady routine together, meeting regularly and packing those afternoons with the kind of fun that helps a relationship grow naturally. Big shared that he genuinely looks forward to their time together and has such a great time withContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative – BHSSC's Home Visiting Programming A Nurse Home Visitor used an elephant handprint activity to illustrate how consistent, everyday connection supports guidance, trust, and nurturing relationships. Families responded positively and requested additional activities of this kind during future visits.

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”