Fostering mutual trust, respect and understanding while addressing the deep poverty that exists on the reservation.

COVID is a major concern for the people of the Pine Ridge Reservation. The tribe is taking the issue seriously and so are we. We are open on a limited basis.  BUT we will close again if the COVID numbers increase. Currently all visitors are required to be vaccinated. We are working with the tribe to update our requirements per tribal guidance.  Start planning your immersion now.  

Pastor Dan has a blog that he updates regularly discussing various aspects of life on the reservation.  You are invited to check it out here: PastorDaninSouthDakota – Life on the reservation 

Since last fall we have been using the lower level of the center as a Day Shelter. We open 3 days a week to provide a safe cool place with Coffee, Showers, and laundry. We are working with the guests to find longer-range solutions. 
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We currently offer sandwiches, hot food, and diapers out of the center. The kids program is working with 5 days a week. The members of the Lakota Job Corp are hard at work running the new Kid's time program and the teenage programs and keeping the center looking beautiful.  We now offer a program for teens and young adults in the remodeled basement of the center. 

The Energy Assistance Matching Program is over for the season.