by Heather Steinberger | Nov 12, 2018 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Community, Special Events
The Cheyenne River Youth Project will host its annual “Thanks for Kids” celebration next Monday, Nov. 19 at Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life). The special event is open free to the community, and this year, the nonprofit youth organization has a few extra treats for its...
by Heather Steinberger | Nov 12, 2018 | Christmas Toy Drive, Community, Family Services, Fundraisers
Christmas is just six weeks away, which means the Cheyenne River Youth Project is working hard to make sure Santa Claus will bring holiday cheer to more than 1,500 children on South Dakota’s remote, 2.8-million-acre Cheyenne River Lakota Nation. Staff members putting...
by Heather Steinberger | Nov 2, 2018 | The Main Youth Center
One of CRYP’s most beloved programs returned this fall, when the nonprofit youth organization held a six-week edition of its award-winning Main University. Recipient of a “Champion for Children” award from the South Dakota Coalition for Children, Main University...
by Heather Steinberger | Nov 1, 2018 | CRYP Staff
CRYP has announced that Meghan Tompkins is joining its full-time staff as deputy director. In her new role, Tompkins will be responsible for developing the nonprofit youth organization’s strategic plan and budget, and providing coordination and oversight of all...
by Heather Steinberger | Oct 26, 2018 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, The Main Youth Center
While the Cheyenne River Youth Project has been offering Native Wellness Internships for teens since 2014 and a variety of wellness-related children’s programs since its founding 30 years ago, the nonprofit organization is launching an exciting new wellness initiative...
