by Heather Steinberger | Apr 14, 2014 | Community, Social Enterprises, Sustainable Agriculture
For the last two months, the Cheyenne River Youth Project® has welcomed the public to its Keya Cafe in the Cokata Wiconi teen center for hot breakfast, homemade baked goods and specialty coffees. Now, the 25-year-old, not-for-profit youth organization is preparing to...
by Heather Steinberger | Apr 7, 2014 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Special Events
Last month, the Cheyenne River Youth Project® kicked off its annual College Night Series, which allows visiting “Alternative Spring Break” volunteer groups from schools around the country to help educate local teens about applying for and attending college. Now in its...
by Heather Steinberger | Apr 7, 2014 | Community, Family Services
In March, the Cheyenne River Youth Project® officially concluded its Heat Assistance Program for the 2013-14 winter season. The program’s matching-funds provided much-needed aid to 1,318 community members, 795 children among them, on South Dakota’s remote Cheyenne...
by Heather Steinberger | Mar 31, 2014 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Special Events
It’s that time of year. On April 11-12, the Cheyenne River Youth Project® will host its eagerly anticipated springtime basketball tournament fundraiser to support its youth programming and services in Eagle Butte. The tournament will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, April...
by Heather Steinberger | Mar 31, 2014 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Community, Special Events
At 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, the Cheyenne River Youth Project® will welcome Candace and Karen Ducheneaux of the Mni organization to its Cokata Wiconi teen center on East Lincoln Street for a “Clean Water Campaign Dinner” in the Keya Cafe. The dinner is open free to...