by Heather Steinberger | Jun 18, 2015 | Community, Fundraisers, Special Events
This month, nearly 200 people from 29 U.S. states and Canada rode their bicycles 480 miles across South Dakota, from the Black Hills to the state’s eastern glacial lakes. The 198 riders, ranging from 8 to 78 years old, were taking part in the weeklong Ride Across...
by Heather Steinberger | Jun 15, 2015 | Fundraisers, RedCan, Special Events, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
It’s almost here. Indian country’s first-ever graffiti jam is just three weeks away, and it’s built incredible momentum. The Cheyenne River Youth Project® staff reports that acclaimed artists, valued supporters and friends will converge on Eagle Butte, South Dakota,...
by Heather Steinberger | Jun 1, 2015 | Community, Fundraisers, Special Events
In less than a week, nearly 200 riders and a volunteer support crew from 29 states and Canada will depart the Black Hills on a seven-day tour that will end in eastern South Dakota’s Glacial Lakes. The riders and crew are part of the annual Ride Across South Dakota, a...
by Heather Steinberger | May 4, 2015 | Community, Fundraisers
Once again, the local Dairy Queen in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, is planning to its popular “Sweet Tooth for Youth” fundraising event to benefit the Cheyenne River Youth Project®. From Sunday, May 10 to Saturday, May 16, $1 of every malt, shake, Blizzard and Orange...
by Heather Steinberger | Apr 15, 2015 | Fundraisers
Over the years, fundraisers for the Cheyenne River Youth Project® in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, have taken many forms. One such fundraiser stands out. For 13 years, FriendSwap in Washington, D.C., has played match-maker for hundreds upon hundreds of young...
by Heather Steinberger | Mar 30, 2015 | Community, Fundraisers, RedCan, Special Events, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
In three months, the Cheyenne River Youth Project® will welcome nationally acclaimed graffiti artists from around the country to its East Lincoln Street campus for RedCan, Indian Country’s first-ever graffiti jam. RedCan is scheduled for July 8-9 at CRYP’s Waniyetu...
