by Heather Steinberger | Jul 27, 2022 | Family Services
It’s that time of year again. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the Cheyenne River Youth Project in Eagle Butte will begin distributing much-needed school supplies for the 2022-23 school year. Due to rising Covid case rates on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, the nonprofit...
by Heather Steinberger | Jan 17, 2022 | Christmas Toy Drive, Community, Family Services
With the support of its many partners and volunteers nationwide, the Cheyenne River Youth Project was once again able to bring holiday joy to more than 1,500 children in its annual Wo Otúh’an Wi (Moon of Giving Away Presents) Toy Drive in December. The children, who...
by Heather Steinberger | Jan 3, 2022 | Family Services
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that it is has just launched two Family Services programs to assist local Lakota families during the cold winter months. One offers vital matching funds for heating homes, and the other provides warm winter clothing....
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 9, 2021 | Community, Family Services
With Covid cases on the rise in South Dakota, the Cheyenne River Youth Project in Eagle Butte is asking local families to place orders for their children’s school supplies in advance. Staff members will fulfill those orders between Aug. 11 and Sept. 1, and they will...
by Heather Steinberger | Jul 19, 2021 | Community, Family Services
On the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, children are eagerly anticipating the start of the new school year. It’s special this time around, because after a year of remote schooling and the fear and uncertainty around Covid-19, they are going back in person. One thing...
by Heather Steinberger | Feb 1, 2021 | Community, Family Services
On Monday, Feb. 1, the Cheyenne River Youth Project officially launched its annual Winter Clothing Drive, seeking to provide families on South Dakota’s remote Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation with warm coats, boots, and other winter wear. Instead of hosting a...
