“When you give a little of yourself to a child, you give a little of yourself to their future,” More4Kids CEO Kevin Heath once noted. He also has advocated the importance of being a role model, advising, “If you want your kids to dream more, then dream more; to learn...
News & Updates
Executive Director Julie Garreau Earns Cordes Fellowship, Will Travel to Mexico in October
CRYP's executive director, Julie Garreau, has earned a Cordes Fellowship. On October 11-16, she will attend the fellowship’s Opportunity Collaboration in Ixtapa, Mexico, and take part in all delegate sessions. Cordes Fellowships are designed for exceptional social...
CRYP Receives $24K Grant from Child Fund International, Prepares to Launch “Just Read!” Project
The Cheyenne River Youth Project® announced today that it has received a $24,000 grant from the Richmond, Virginia-based Child Fund International. These funds will allow the nearly 27-year-old, not-for-profit youth organization to develop and carry out the yearlong...
August Hall of Fame: Nate Widow
Here at CRYP, one of our greatest joys is to see our kids grow up, realize their true potential, and pursue their treasured dreams for the future. This month, we’d like to shine the spotlight on one of those kids. Nate Widow, 20, started coming to the Cokata Wiconi...
CRYP Provides School Supplies to 500+ Children on Cheyenne River
On Wednesday, August 19, CRYP hosted its annual School Supplies Drive distribution in the Cokata Wiconi teen center’s gymnasium. Now, just days later, the nearly 27-year-old, not-for-profit youth project has already provided 88 families and 350 children — from...
WANTED: Development Director!
The Cheyenne River Youth Project® is still seeking a development director to join its staff full time. The salaried position will include benefits, with salary dependent on the select candidate’s qualifications, and the position is available immediately. The nearly...
WE NEED YOU: Volunteer Positions Available Immediately
As summer draws to a close, staff members at the Cheyenne River Youth Project® are facing a critical shortage: volunteers. In late August and into the fall months, CRYP needs to staff its Main youth center and Cokata Wiconi teen center, operate the Keya Cafe and Keya...
CRYP Receives $25K Grant from First Nations Development Institute
The Cheyenne River Youth Project® has received a $25,000 Native Agriculture & Food Systems Grant from the Longmont, Colorado-based First Nations Development Institute. These funds will allow the nearly 27-year-old, not-for-profit youth organization to continue...
Support the 2015 School Supplies Drive!
With the midsummer heat and still-long days, it’s hard to believe that the new school year is just weeks away. Parents around the country are already scanning coupons and keeping their eyes open for Back to School sales, preparing to hit the stories in August....
July Hall of Fame: Khalid Garreau
When CRYP opened the doors to its Cokata Wiconi (“Center of Life”) teen center in August 2006, its mission went beyond simply providing a safe place for teens to socialize, enjoy meals and snacks, do homework, watch movies and play sports. The center also was designed...