by Heather Steinberger | Feb 13, 2023 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
For the first time in four years, the Cheyenne River Youth Project will be welcoming youth back to the Čhokáta Wičhóni (Center of Life) teen center for one of its most beloved programs. From 12 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 18, attendees will be able to join CRYP staff,...
by Heather Steinberger | Feb 6, 2023 | Fundraisers, Partnerships
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that it has partnered with the REI Cooperative Action Fund to support youth programming through a donor challenge. That challenge seeks to raise $50,000 by Mar. 31. The REI Cooperative Action Fund directly supports...
by Heather Steinberger | Jan 16, 2023 | Art Center, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that its 2022 short documentary film “Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count)” is an official selection for the 17th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival. The festival will take place on Feb. 21-26 in the historic coastal...
by Heather Steinberger | Jan 16, 2023 | Christmas Toy Drive, Family Services
When Executive Director Julie Garreau calls the Cheyenne River Youth Project the “little nonprofit that did,” she means what she says. The nearly 35-year-old, Native-led, grassroots organization proves at every turn that it keeps the promises it makes to the Cheyenne...
by Heather Steinberger | Dec 12, 2022 | Christmas Toy Drive, Fundraisers
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that approximately 350 children’s Wish Lists remain to be adopted in this year’s Wo Otúh’an Wi Toy Drive. With the help of its partners and supporters across the country, the nonprofit organization seeks to bring...