by SC Support | Dec 23, 2024 | Fundraisers, Organizational Development
As 2024 draws to a close, the leadership team at the Cheyenne River Youth Project in Eagle Butte is reflecting on a significant year in its 36-year history. The new year promises to be groundbreaking as well. According to Julie Garreau, CRYP’s founder and chief...
by Heather Steinberger | Dec 13, 2024 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Lakota Culture
Earlier this month, 13 Lakota youth on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation had the opportunity to participate in a buffalo harvest courtesy of the Cheyenne River Youth Project and DuBray Buffalo Ranch. The harvest, which was made possible with funding from the Ted...
by Heather Steinberger | Dec 12, 2024 | Christmas Toy Drive
This year’s youth programming at the Cheyenne River Youth Project officially came to a close on Thursday, Dec. 5 with the annual holiday party at “The Main” youth center. Attendees built gingerbread houses, played games, enjoyed a hearty evening meal together and...
by Heather Steinberger | Dec 2, 2024 | Fundraisers, Partnerships
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft has chosen to support the Native-led, nonprofit Cheyenne River Youth Project through the NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats” initiative. As CRYP’s champion, he is wearing custom cleats during weeks 13-14 of the NFL season to raise...
by Heather Steinberger | Nov 19, 2024 | Sustainable Agriculture
The team at the Cheyenne River Youth Project experienced a thrill this fall when their brand-new beekeeping operation provided its first honey harvest. CRYP harvested roughly 40 pounds of honey in October, canned it and are selling it as Wičháyažipa Othí Wín...
