Category Archives: United Way

Working Against Violence Inc – Project THRIVE When Cathy arrived at WAVI with her three children from Hot Springs, they were tired, scared, and carrying the weight of months of fear and isolation. The children’s father had slowly cut the family off from loved ones and outside support. The children were rarely allowed to leaveContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

And Another new trip type comes from the traveling nurses who use transportation services to get to/from their lodging to the healthcare facility. Fall River Health clinic has purchased trip vouchers to help assist any patients who need to get into the clinic but don't have the $2.00 fare for the trip to/from. The vouchersContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

Catholic Social Services – Access to affordable Counseling Services A man in his early 30s came to CSS counseling after years of struggling with anxiety and depression rooted in substance use that began in childhood. He had cycled through multiple treatment programs over the years without lasting success. By the time he reached CSS, heContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Volunteers of America Inc When Jamie first connected with VOA, she and her family were living in an abandoned hotel, doing their best to stay safe and warm while facing overwhelming uncertainty. Both Jamie and her daughter were struggling with their mental health, and the family had few resources to stabilize on their own. ThroughContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Meals on Wheels – Western SD From a Southern Hills participant, "Since I've had MOW, I eat all that I can chew. I'm getting stronger. I have never had so many fruits and vegetables in my life. Meat too. My vitamin D is back up… MOW is making a great difference in my health. GodContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

SHIFT Garage Some of the requests we receive are a little unconventional, but we’re here to help people’s transportation needs any way we can. A few months ago, a man who lives west of Hill City called our Rapid City location. He spoke with our director and shared that he had an SUV on hisContinue reading “Impact in Southern Hills”

Children's Home Society of South Dakota – Clinical Outpatient Services The children we serve struggle with emotional regulation. This can be due to a variety of reasons including trauma, abuse and neglect and/or mental health concerns. The Zones of Regulation group was offered for six weeks. Attendees were all boys, ages 6-10 with 15-16 boysContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative – Career Learning Center of the Black Hills Workforce Ready Program The CLCBH has been providing assessments to businesses, government entities and nonprofit agencies for over 20 years. We welcome approximately 1,500 test takers annually, people seeking a vast range of professional assessment, licensure, certification, and entrance into educational programs.Continue 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.