1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Custer County Library The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program continues to make a powerful impact by nurturing a love of reading in young children and supporting families on their literacy journey. Recent improvements — such as expanding the selection of incentive books — have given children more choices when celebrating milestones,Continue reading “Black Hills Reads Innovation Grant Impact”
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Black Hills Reads Innovation Grant Impact
Empowering Families Black Hills Special Services Cooperative The South Dakota Statewide Family Engagement Center’s (SFEC) first annual Empowering Families Retreat on October 18 and 19 was designed by families to provide parenting and leadership skills, tools for positive change, and the opportunity to connect with other parenting adults. Sixty-two participants representing over 50 families fromContinue reading “Black Hills Reads Innovation Grant Impact”
Impact in Rapid City
IMPACT in Rapid City Your Generosity in Action When it comes to early childhood education, high-quality learning environments make a lifelong difference. In Rapid City, Starting Strong teachers are proving just how powerful that impact can be — not only through the children they teach but in the measurable progress they continue to make in theirContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”
Impact in the Northern Hills
IMPACT in the Northern Hills Your Generosity in Action At just 16 years old, a young girl in the Norther Hills was facing unimaginable challenges. A survivor of sexual abuse from ages 8 to 14, she was referred to the Family Engagement Services (FES) program at Children’s Home Society of South Dakota due to truancy.Continue reading “Impact in the Northern Hills”
Impact in the Northern Hills
IMPACT in the Northern Hills Your Generosity in Action The C.O.R.E.-Freshman Impact program recently made a profound difference in the lives of local high school students, offering them an unforgettable experience that emphasized the importance of personal choices and their ripple effects on the community and their loved ones. Following the program, countless students approachedContinue reading “Impact in the Northern Hills”
Impact in Sturgis
IMPACT in Sturgis Your Generosity in Action A Sturgis native and mother of two recently celebrated the dedication of her new home—a long-awaited dream for her family. She and her two young sons had been living in a crowded home with her father, eager for a space where her children could flourish and her fatherContinue reading “Impact in Sturgis”
Impact in the Southern Hills
IMPACT in the Southern Hills Your Generosity in Action A couple from the Southern Hills faced a financial crisis that threatened their home when their mortgage company abruptly stopped accepting payments and initiated foreclosure. After falling behind on mortgage payments in 2022 due to a job furlough, they had diligently resumed payments once employment wasContinue reading “Impact in the Southern Hills”
Impact in Rapid City
IMPACT in Rapid City Your Generosity in Action Since 1994, a determined individual has been receiving support from Black Hills Works. She has proudly worked for the same employer for 30 years, demonstrating that with the right resources, success is within reach. What makes her story truly remarkable is that she secured her job entirelyContinue reading “Impact in Rapid City”