by Heather Steinberger | May 13, 2024 | Community, Partnerships
This Saturday, May 18, the Cheyenne River Youth Project will unveil a very special exhibition in its Čhokáta Wičhóni (Center of Life) Teen Center. Titled “Spark! Places of Innovation,” the traveling exhibition highlights how innovation has shaped small towns across...
by Heather Steinberger | Dec 19, 2023 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Community
This fall, the Cheyenne River Youth Project commemorated two special milestones. It celebrated its 35th anniversary at the annual Harvest Festival Dinner in October, and the 10th anniversary of its Teen Internship Program at the annual Wakanyeza Wopila Pi (Thanks for...
by Heather Steinberger | Nov 17, 2023 | Community, Family Services
The Cheyenne River Youth Project reported today that, in collaboration with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, it distributed 435 boxes of food to families on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation earlier this month. CRYP Family Services members received...
by Heather Steinberger | Nov 7, 2023 | Community, Special Events
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that it will host its annual “Thanks for Kids” dinner for the community on Friday, Nov. 17. Scheduled for 4-6 p.m., this free public event will include a hearty autumn feast, children’s activities, and a very special...
by Heather Steinberger | Oct 30, 2023 | Community, Partnerships
In collaboration with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Cheyenne River Youth Project will be distributing free food and household items to families on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in early November. Members of CRYP’s Family Services program...
by Heather Steinberger | Oct 16, 2023 | Community, Special Events
Thirty-five years ago this month, a little volunteer-run youth center opened its doors in a Main Street bar in Eagle Butte South Dakota. The mission of “The Main” was simple: to provide a safe spaces, nutritious meals and snacks, and positive role models and mentors...
