Here on the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation, children are eagerly anticipating the start of the new school year — and to start their new school year the right way, they need school supplies. Unfortunately, many Lakota families struggle to find room in their household budgets to accommodate this critical need.

That’s where CRYP comes in. For decades, we have assisted children and families as they embark on a new school year. This year, in addition to providing school supplies and backpacks to our Family Services members, we also will be connecting with teachers in our schools across the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation to fulfill specific classroom needs. In this way, we can reach as many children as possible.

Help us provide school supplies and backpacks for our CRST elementary, middle, and high school students by Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. You can “Sponsor A Child,” or you can make purchases directly from our Amazon wish list!

HOW TO HELP

Sponsor A Child

You can sponsor a child by donating the amount required to meet the needs of each grade level:

• K-2: $30
• 3-5: $40
• 6-8: $60
• 9-12: $70
• Add a backpack: $30

Use the “Donate” button below to make your contribution. Be sure to check the box marked “School Supplies” on the donation form and CRYP will take care of purchasing the supplies and delivering them safely.

In-Kind Donation through Amazon

You can also make in-kind donations of school supplies through Amazon using specific wish lists that itemize the school supplies needed for each set of grades.

The various grade level wish lists are located on the left menu. Be sure to have your order shipped directly to CRYP at:

Cheyenne River Youth Project
702 4th St.
P.O. Box 410
Eagle Butte, SD 57625

Please fill out our In-Kind Donation Form below with the items you order so that we may track and acknowledge your donation.