Impact Stories
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Impact in Southern Hills
EmBe – Girls on the Run I’m so thankful for Girls on the Run. My daughter discovered a love for running only because of this program. She doesn’t care if…
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Impact in Rapid City
Rapid City Club for Boys – Summer Learning at the Club for Boys Tony arrived at the Club as a quiet nine-year-old carrying more frustration than confidence. It was his…
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Impact in Rapid City
Youth and Family Services, Inc – Counseling Center In January, an adult female client was referred to YFS’ Counseling Center through WAVI, a community partner. Through a cooperative agreement, the…
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Impact in Rapid City
Lifeways – Elementary School Prevention Two years ago, three 2nd grade students were referred to me to receive prevention education related to vaping. They each completed 4 sessions of prevention…
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Impact in Rapid City
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…
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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…
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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…
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Impact in Rapid City
Catholic Social Services – Uplifting Parents Gina moved to Rapid City to pursue her degree in general studies while working the night shift at Black Hills Works. As a single…
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Impact in Rapid City
EmpowerEd – EmpowerEd Scholarships When Tyson joined our program in 2024, his family was thoroughly frustrated with his educational journey and did not know where to turn. He had been…