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Addresses of Pine Ridge Organizations

Anpetu Luta Otipi "Living in a Red Day"

Cangleska, Inc.

Healthy Start

Indian Health Service

Kiyuksa O'Tipi Reintegration Center

Lakota Oyate Wakanyeja Owicakiyapi, Inc. (LOWO)

Oglala Lakota College

Oglala Lakota Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program

Oglala Sioux Tribe Victims Assistance
in Indian Country (VAIC)

OST Emergency Youth Shelter

OST Partnership for Housing, Inc.

Oyate Teca Project

Porcupine Clinic

Re-Member

Saint Francis Home for Lakota Children

Sewing Groups

Tusweca Tiospaye

Wakanyeja Tiospaye O'Tipi - Children's Village, Inc.

Schools

OST Emergency Youth Shelter

The OST Emergency Youth Shelter provides temporary refuge for girls and boys ages 12 through 17. The shelter is a 10-bed home and the children stay from one to 30 days. They are placed in the shelter because they may have been abused, neglected, or have run away from difficult situations. The children are usually referred by social services agencies and typically come in with only the clothes they are wearing.

A director and four residential care providers staff the shelter and guide and mentor the children. During their stay at the shelter, the children receive mental health evaluations and counseling, including equine therapy.

Most of the children attend school during the day and while residing at the shelter participate in traditional Lakota activities, i.e. Lakota language classes, Inipis (sweat lodges) and Lowanpis (traditional ceremonies).

Donation suggestions:

Afghans
Art supplies, especially sketchbooks and drawing pencils
Backpacks, duffel bags or drawstring bags
Batteries
Bath linens
Bed linens for twin sized beds
Birthday celebration supplies � birthday cards, balloons, crepe paper rolls, birthday banners, cake and cupcake pans and liners, cake mix and frosting, gift bags, small gifts
Blank journals
Board games, puzzles
Books and comics for teens (sports, biographies, word searches, teen series, etc.)
Cleaning supplies
Craft and beading supplies
Feminine hygiene products
First aid supplies: insect repellent, sunscreen, Neosporin, sunburn remedies, band-aids and bandages
Hand held electronic games
Kitchen linens
New or gently used clothing
New shoes and slippers
New socks, underwear, bras
Over the counter medicines: Ibuprofin, Immodium, cold remedies, etc.
Paper products
Playstation 2 Games (T rating only please)
Quilts
School supplies
Sweats, pajamas, hooded sweatshirts
Toiletries and hair accessories: lotions, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, brushes, combs, razors, cologne for boys and girls
Warm winter gear - clothing, hats, gloves, scarves, coats, jackets

Please ship your donations to:

Via UPS/FedEx/DHL:

OST Emergency Youth Shelter
100 Youth Shelter Drive
Highway 18 Below Old Hospital
Pine Ridge, SD 57770

Via US Mail:

OST Emergency Youth Shelter
P. O. Box 5055
Pine Ridge, SD 57770

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Do not use Styrofoam for packing materials. New large size trash bags serve well as padding and are reusable.

Remember, if you are sending anything liquid please double wrap it and seal well in a plastic bag.