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This thank you letter is for the recently completed Navajo baby shower donation drive! If you’d like to donate a Christmas gift to a Navajo elder, click here.
October 13, 2025
Dear Chris and Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation,
Thank you so much for the baby shower donations! I gave most of the baby stuff to the parent educators who work with prenatal and newborns, and it really helped them. Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Etta Shirley, Principal
Little Singer Community School
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This thank you letter is for the backpacks and school supplies we donated to Jack Norton Elementary School and Weitchpec Yurok Magnet Elementary School, both one-room schools, on the Yurok Rez. Donate Halloween goodies to them here!
September 22, 2025
Dear Friends of the Pine Ridge Reservation,
On behalf of our school, and students we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of back-to-school supplies. From backpacks and pencils to paper, paint and everything in between, your kindness has provided our children with all they need to start the school year ready to learn and succeed.
Because of your support, each student is able to go home with the necessary tools for the great year ahead. These supplies not only meet practical needs but also show our children that they are cared for and supported by a community beyond their own. Setting out the backpacks full of supplies and watching the students pick their very own backpack was an awesome feeling. Our students and community truly appreciate all the donations and continued support.
Thank you, with sincere gratitude, for helping us create a strong and positive start to the school year. Your generosity truly makes a lasting difference, and we are deeply appreciative of your continued commitment to our students and their education.
With Sincere appreciation,
Tanisha Warden
Jack Norton Elementary and Weitchpec Yurok Magnet Elementary School
Secretary/Librarian/Media Tech
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This thank you is for the recent towels and linens drive for First Families Now on Pine Ridge Rez. If you’d like to donate food to Lakota families, click here. Thanks!
September 16, 2025
Friends of Pine Ridge,
Thank you all so much for your kind hearts! Your generous donation of towels, sheet sets, and pillows will go to our elders in need of these items. We have many that go without and will be so happy to have these items to use for their homes and families. Thank you all for all you do!
Best,
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This thank you is from the steward of the Indigenous Little Free Library in Tulsa, OK. If you have more books to send to this ILFL, click here–Thanks!
August 29, 2025
Dear Friends of Pine Ridge,
I want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me fill up my Little Free Library. Your generosity has not only stocked the shelves with wonderful books, but it has also filled my heart with gratitude.
Every time I see someone stop by to pick up a book, I’m reminded of the kindness and support that made this possible. What may seem like a simple act—donating books—has created something so much bigger: a place of connection, imagination, and joy for people in my community.
It means so much to me to know that, even from afar, friends like you are helping share the gift of reading and learning. Your thoughtfulness has made a lasting impact, and I am truly grateful.
With love,
Amy M. Willhite
Indigenous Little Free Library Steward (Cherokee)
Tulsa, OK
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This thank you letter is for the recent rolling backpacks and school supplies drive we finished for the incoming Oglala Lakota College Nursing students. We’ve been doing this every year for many, many years. Thanks for your help!
August 21, 2025
Dear Friends of Pine Ridge-
The Department of Nursing here at Oglala Lakota College would like to extend a sincere thank you for all of the wonderful supplies you continue to provide for our students, year after year. The students graciously accept these supplies, and fully utilize the supplies in all aspects of the nursing program while working towards meeting their academic goals.
We cannot thank you enough for your continued generosity!
Best wishes,
Robin White, MSN, RN
Oglala Lakota College of Nursing
Department Chair
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This thank you letter is for the recent school supplies drive we just finished for American Horse School on Pine Ridge Reservation. If you can to donate books to this school, click here–Thanks!
August 12, 2025
Friends of Pine Ridge,
Best,
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This thank you letter is for the recent school supplies drive we just finished for Little Singer Community Elementary School on the Navajo Nation. If you’d like to donate books to this school, click here–Thanks!
August 7, 2025
Hi Chris,
Thank you so much for the donations – we had a “meet and greet the teachers” night for the parents on Monday and they were able to pick supplies for their children. Each child was given a bag of school supplies yesterday morning.
Thank you for the donations, the parents . staff and students were very appreciative of the school supplies !!!! We all wish you well and that you will continue to be blessed.
Thank you so much.
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This thank you letter is for the recent book drive we worked on for an Indigenous Little Free Library on the White Earth Nation. If you have more books to send to the clinic, click here–Thanks!
July 18, 2025
Dear Book Donors,
I would like to thank all donors for their generous contributions! I can’t relay how greatly received and appreciated the books have been to the children of the White Earth Nation. Children’s visits to the clinic are not always a positive experience, especially at the dental clinic where I am located. Having the Indigenous LFL there to give them something to take their mind off their visit and to be able to take it home as their own is very impactful. It fills my book lovers heart to see children rummaging through the books!
Chi Miigwetch!!!
Linda Otto, RDH
& Steward of an Indigenous LFL
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This thank you letter is for the recent shoes drive for Yurok elders served by the Yurok Tribe Client Services!
July 17, 2025
Dear Chris,
Let me start by saying thank you for the recent Shoe drive. The support of all the donors really does mean so much to me. I am so grateful for all the shoes. The shoes will be appreciated by every Elder who received a pair. Again, your program is filling a need that otherwise would fall short. Keep up the extraordinary work.
Thank you again for the Shoe drive!
Sincerely,
Cindy Green
Elder Service Representative
Yurok Tribe Client Services
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This thank you letter is for the book drive for the Indigenous Little Free Library at the Maliseet Boys and Girls Club in Maine.
July 15, 2025
On behalf of the Boys & Girls Club of the Maliseet, we want to extend our sincere thanks for your generous contributions toward our Little Library project.
Your donations of books and supplies have helped us take a big step in creating a space that fosters imagination, learning, and a lifelong love of reading for our youth. This Little Library will serve as a welcoming spot where kids can explore stories, grow their curiosity, and find inspiration—right here in their community.
We are so grateful for your support in bringing this vision to life. It’s through the kindness of people like you that we’re able to offer meaningful opportunities and safe spaces for our youth to learn and thrive.
As we continue to grow our library, we are now working on expanding our collection of children’s books and reading materials. If you or someone you know would like to help, we’d be honored to partner with you.
With heartfelt thanks,
Kayla Shrout
On behalf of the Staff & Youth at the
Boys & Girls Club of the Maliseet
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This thank you letter is from the Yurok Tribe Elders Nutrition Program for our monthly food/toiletries donations for Yurok elders. Click here if you’d like to send something to the elders food drive!
June 16, 2025
Chris/FoPPR
Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation
Re: Food and Supply Donations
Aye ye-kwee Chris & Donors,
From all of us here in the Elders Nutrition Program, I want to sincerely thank you for your ongoing generosity and support of our Yurok elders.
The thoughtful variety of pantry staples, canned goods, personal care items, and household essentials, ranging from dried goods to hygiene products like shampoo, dish soap, and everything in between truly makes a difference for our elders. Thanks to your support, those we serve not only receive the food and supplies they need, but they also feel seen, valued, and cared for. The consistency and thoughtfulness behind each donation brings peace of mind and smiles to many faces, especially when they see familiar favorites like tuna, rice, and beans!
Many of our elders have told us it feels like opening a surprise box of goodies, with something new to look forward to every time, thanks to the wide variety of items you send.
Your ongoing support truly means the world to us, as well as your kindness, generosity, and being such a strong supporter to improve the lives of our elders never goes unnoticed. On behalf of the Yurok Tribal Elders Nutrition Program, Wok-hlew (thank you).
Sincerely,
Fawn Beall,
Administrative Assistant
Yurok Tribe Title VI Elders Nutrition Program
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This thank you letter is for the books donated to the Indigenous Little Free Library in Coos Bay, OR for the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians.
June 6, 2025
Dear Chris,
Thank you so much for organizing the incredible book drive and for sending such a generous collection of books to our Little Free Library. I was honestly blown away by how many beautiful, thoughtful titles arrived—especially books by Indigenous authors. It means so much to have these stories available for our community.
Our library is small but deeply valued, and thanks to you and your amazing donors, we now have a wonderful variety of books to offer. It’s already made a difference—kids are stopping by more often, and it’s been such a joy to see them find books they’re excited about.
We’re truly grateful for your support and all the care that went into making this happen. Thank you again for lifting up our little library and helping bring more stories into the hands of our readers.
Warmly,
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This thank you letter is for the books donated to the Indigenous Little Free Library for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe (Minisinaakwaang [East Lake])
June 6, 2025
Dear Free Little Library Donors and Supporters,
On behalf of our Girl Scout Troop, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of books to the East Lake Community Center. Your thoughtful contribution has brought so much joy to the children in the community. They absolutely love exploring the wide variety of books, and it’s been heartwarming to see and hear how these stories spark their imaginations and curiosity. The books have also been a wonderful resource in helping the kids connect with and celebrate their heritage, which is truly invaluable. It’s amazing how something as simple as a book can create such meaningful connections and learning opportunities.
As part of our Silver Award project, we thoroughly enjoyed putting together the libraries and seeing them come to life. Your support has made this project even more impactful, and we are so grateful for your partnership in fostering a love for reading and learning in the community.
Thank you again for your kindness and generosity!
Warm regards,
Kirsten and Shannon Kennelly
On behalf of Girl Scout Troop 57292
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This thank you letter is from the Director of the Yurok Tribe’s Boys & Girls Club for books and activity kits donated for the kids!
June 5, 2025
Hey Chris!
Thank you so much for all of the amazing quality gifts you’ve been sending our way! We’ve been letting the kids unwrap the boxes and they get so excited when I have them waiting on the pool table for them when they walk in. The STEM kits, sewing kits, and UNO have all been getting put to good use at the center. The work you do is amazing and has our kids smiling from ear to ear. We greatly appreciate the donations!
Wok-hlew’
Harold Jones
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This thank you letter is from the Yurok Tribe Client Services Dept. for our donations of non-slip socks for Yurok elders. Click here if you’d like to send something to the elders food drive!
May 15, 2025
Dear Chris,
Thank you for the recent sock drive. Your generosity and that of the gracious donors is much appreciated. It is always a delight to be able to pass on the unique gifts to our Elders. These no skid socks really were excepted with surprise and appreciation. Elders love to receive small gifts that are so useful.
Thank you again for the sock drive!
Sincerely,
Cindy Green
Elder Service Representative
Yurok Tribe Client Services Department
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This thank you letter is from the Yurok Tribe Elders Nutrition Program for our prize donations for their annual Elders Summit. Click here if you’d like to send something to the food drive!
May 1, 2025
Chris/FoPPR
Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation
Re: Thank You for Supporting Our Second Annual Elders Summit
Aye ye-kwee Chris & Donors,
On behalf of our Yurok Elders Nutrition team, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our second annual Elders Summit. This gathering has quickly become a cherished tradition, offering our elders a chance to reconnect with one another, enjoy a meal together, and engage directly with tribal leadership about how we can better serve them. Your donations truly helped make this year’s event special. From the practical and thoughtful items like heavy-duty tarps, trash bags, garden hoses and attachments, gardening tools, toilet paper, flashlights, and mops to the unexpected but incredibly generous KitchenAid mixer, every gift brought joy and utility to our elders. The mixer, in particular, was such a lovely surprise that it was featured as one of the grand prizes!
Thanks to your kindness, our elders not only left with helpful resources, but also with full hearts, knowing that people like you are looking out for their well-being. We’re grateful for your continued support and partnership in honoring and uplifting the elders of our community — Wok-hlew (thank you).
Sincerely,
Fawn Beall, Administrative Assistant
Yurok Tribe Title VI Elders Nutrition Program
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This thank you letter is from the Yurok Tribe Elders Nutrition Program for our food donations. Thanks for your continued support!
April 17, 2025
Friends of Pineridge Reservation
Re: Elders Nutrition Program, food & supply donations
Aye ye-kwee Chris & Donors,
Our team here at the Yurok Tribe Nutrition Program extends our deepest gratitude for the incredible food and supply donations you continue to provide in support of those we serve.
Your generous contributions help ensure that our elders are well-nourished, cared for, and supported with dignity. Because of your kindness, each participant in our program receives a wide variety of food items, including dried beans, canned fish, cereals, milk alternatives, and essential pantry staples such as canned goods and baking supplies. You’ve also provided vital household and personal care items like cold medicine, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, masks, and paper goods—including Kleenex, paper towels, and toilet paper. Every item is deeply appreciated. Thanks to your ongoing support, we can provide for the health, comfort, and well-being of over 80 community members.
We are truly grateful for this continued partnership. On behalf of the Yurok Tribal Elders Nutrition Program and the elders we serve—Wok-hlew (thank you).
Sincerely,
Fawn Beall
Administrative Assistant
Yurok Tribe Title VI Elders Nutrition Program
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This thank you letter is from the Principal of Jack Norton Elementary and Weitchpec Yurok Magnet School for the Easter donations. Thanks to all who helped! If you’d like to send birthday supplies click here.
April 14, 2025
It amazes me that individuals across the United States of America send love via USPS and UPS to my schools. I was just talking to my staff about how I believe our school gives our students the highest level of support in our district and that is mostly because of the generous donations from the many wonderful people of FOPR—-thank you, thank you, thank you!
The Easter donations were over the top and will provide our kids with a fun-filled day of activities before they leave for break. The candy-filled eggs will be a favorite during our Easter Egg Hunt this Friday. I will have a few golden eggs filled with money just to keep the Easter Egg Hunt interesting. We have a huge lower field for students to search for eggs—they get very excited just before the hunt.
The Girl Scout cookies are always a welcomed sweet treat at school and my students/staff enjoy eating them in the afternoon or during break—thank you.
I hope this letter conveys the thankfulness everyone at WES feels towards the people that make up FOPR. My schools are more caring places due to the fact that we can offer to students all the wonderful donated items to them throughout the year. Kids are definitely feeling the love.
Thanks again for all you have done.
Sincerely,
Jason L. Henderson, Principal
Jack Norton Elementary School
Weitchpec Yurok Magnet Elementary School
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This thank you letter is from Little Singer Elementary School on the Navajo Nation for the Valentine’s Day donations. Thanks to all who donated! If you’d like to send birthday supplies click here.
February 17, 2025
Good Afternoon,
February was a short month for us – we had Valentine activities going on every other day with students and parents. Thank you for all the candies, streamers, cards and small toys that were sent to the students.
Thank you so much for all that you do for families that cannot afford a lot – it means a lot to each family.
Thank You so much.
Love,
Mrs. Shirley, Principal
Little Singer Elementary School
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This thank you letter is from Jack Norton Elementary School and Weitchpec Yurok Magnet School for the Valentine’s Day donations. Thanks to all who helped!
February 11, 2025
Dear Chris and FOPR,
Thank you for the many Valentine’s Day donations. We have bagged up the many Hershey’s Kisses, Jolly Rancher lollipops, and other candies into student’s individual bags to give to them on Valentine’s Day during their party.
My staff have used the mini-lights and Valentine’s Day Banners to decorate our office and lunch room—they are beautiful. Thank you. The decorations keep a festive joy in the hearts of my students as they go about their day doing school work.
The balloons, crepe paper, stickers, and Valentine’s Day cards will all go into making this year’s party the best. We received so many great items from the FOPR donors this year it really gives my students a positive/fun event to look forward to. We are so thankful for your never-ending support of our students.
Well, I hope everyone reading this letter knows how appreciated you are for all of your generous donations. My staff, students, and myself are deeply touched by your generosity. Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Jason L. Henderson, Principal
Jack Norton Elementary School
Weitchpec Yurok Magnet School
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This thank you letter is from Jack Norton Elementary School for the school Cooking Club donations. Thanks to all who helped!
January 10, 2025
Dear Chris and FOPR,
Our cooking club at JNES is thriving because of your generous donations. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued donations of cooking supplies. Your support has been instrumental in the success of our club and has provided students with invaluable opportunities to explore their culinary interests. Thanks to your kindness, our students have developed a newfound appreciation for cooking, and their enthusiasm has positively influenced our school lunch program. Many of our club members are now scrutinizing/examining the school lunch program, bringing fresh ideas and a greater interest in healthy, homemade meals. Our students also enjoy eating their creations too.
Your contribution has not only enriched our cooking club but has also had a broader impact on the overall well-being and engagement between staff and students. I am excited to see how my students continue to grow and see the positive changes they bring to our school. Once again, thank you for your generous support. I am deeply grateful for your involvement in helping our JNES students thrive.
Sincerely,
Jason L. Henderson, Principal
Jack Norton Elementary School
Weitchpec Yurok Magnet School
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