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Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation Blog

Thank Yous from Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary

May 9, 2014 by FoPRR

April 29, 2014To Our Dear Donors,I can not thank you enough for your generosity! At the beginning of the year I was a little worried about, how on such a limited budget, we would be able to put on a graduation party that our students deserve. They are such hard workers and amazing students!With your help we will be able to give them an amazing Kindergarten Celebration. The donations that our class has received for … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary

Thank Yous from LOWO Inc.

May 7, 2014 by FoPRR

April 28, 2014Dear Chris and Friends of Pine Ridge,We, LOWO staff, families and children extend our sincere appreciation for the Easter basket items and gifts. We are so very blessed to receive so many gifts for our children!Our prayers go out to our many friends who so generously contributed to creating a happy Easter celebration for the children served by LOWO. Thank you!Most Sincerely,Emily Iron Cloud-Koenen … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from LOWO Inc.

Thank You from OST Partnership for Housing

February 9, 2014 by FoPRR

January 29, 2014Dear Chris and Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation:We at the Partnership want to thank everyone for the overwhelming response to our request for office supplies. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN EITHER RECEIVED OR PLEDGED!We do a lot with limited resources - please be assured that we could not do this without all of your generous supporters. Your donations are truly treasured.Happy New Year to all of you!Emma … [Read more...] about Thank You from OST Partnership for Housing

Thank You Letters from Kiyuksa O’Tipi Reintegration Center

January 15, 2014 by FoPRR

January 3, 2014Chris & Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation:I would like to give a well appreciative Thank You. The youth that were detained here received the gifts of books and hoodies. Extra books that were received were placed in the facilities library that was started last winter and has been a success for the youth to utilize here at the facility during their stay.Any extra hoodies and clothing items will be … [Read more...] about Thank You Letters from Kiyuksa O’Tipi Reintegration Center

Thank Yous from OST Partnership for Housing

December 27, 2013 by FoPRR

December 18, 2013Dear Chris and Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation:On behalf of our homebuyers we want to thank you very much for the beautiful home decor books. Being able to decorate your living quarters the way you want to and still keep it affordable is new to many people on the Reservation. But it gives them the true sense of pride and ownership.We have two loan closings coming up and will give each of the … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from OST Partnership for Housing

Thank You from OST Homeless Veterans Shelter Director

December 20, 2013 by FoPRR

December 10, 2013Chris,THANK-YOU and the many nice people out there that help donate something to our Homeless Veterans here on the Pine Ridge Reservation. God Bless each and every one of you who helped. May the Creator watch over you and make your day a HAPPY one.Thanks again CHRIS and all you wonderful people out there. Our Veterans are thankful and could always use a little help of some kind.Joe Morrisette, … [Read more...] about Thank You from OST Homeless Veterans Shelter Director

Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2013

December 19, 2013 by FoPRR

December 9, 2013Dear Chris and Friends,The request for formal wear for the Winter Formal was grand. We received plenty of beautiful shoes, dresses and accessories. I think what really blew me away was the response for the men's clothing; we received new suits, tuxedo, men's shoes and bow ties and cummerbunds? I thank that's what they are called, if not I apologize.For our dedicated supporters, thank you so much. I … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2013

Thank Yous from Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary

April 28, 2013 by FoPRR

04/20/13To our Dear Donors:We want to thank you for your generous donations to our Spring Bingo. We enjoyed sharing our Friday evening with many of our surrounding families in the community. I know times are tight right now, but the donations that you sent were wonderful. It was so great to have such a wide variety of prizes.It is so wonderful to see some of our past graduates, Fathers, Mothers, Grandparents and even … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary

Thank Yous from LOWO

April 27, 2013 by FoPRR

April 19, 2013Hi Chris & Friends of Pine Ridge,We, at LOWO, would like to express our gratitude on behalf of our Lakota children who received a gift of an Easter Basket, toys and other items. We continue to be amazed at the level of generosity displayed by the many donors who contributed to the Easter Drive.Easter Day was a beautiful day for many children who may not have otherwise received a gift. Blessings to … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from LOWO

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Current Donation Drives

 

  • 2026 Thank You Letters
  • 2025 Thank You Letters
  • A Valentine’s Day Drive for Navajo Kids
  • A Valentine’s Day Drive for Yurok Kids
  • A Valentine’s Day Drive for Lakota Kids
  • A Valentine’s Day Card Shower for Yurok Elders
  • A Donation Drive for the Homeless Veterans Shelter on Pine Ridge
  • Support Lakota Kids and Adult Apartment Resident Fire Victims with Shoes & Clothing
  • A Household Goods Drive for Lakota Fire Victim Families
  • Support 20 Lakota House Fire Victims 
  • A Drive for Classroom Sets of Novels for a Navajo High School’s English Teachers
  • Help Heat Homes on Pine Ridge Reservation
  • A Shoes, Coats & Clothing Drive for Lakota Kids
  • A Donation Drive for the Yurok Tribal Head Start ABG South Site
  • A Food Drive for Yurok Elders
  • Support an Indoor Skatepark on Pine Ridge Rez
  • A Book Drive for An Indigenous Little Free Library in Albuquerque, NM (Navajo, Isleta Pueblo)
  • A Book Drive for Multiple Indigenous Little Free Libraries in Oklahoma City (Cheyenne, Cherokee, Comanche, Kiowa)
  • A Book Drive for Indigenous Little Free Libraries Across the Country
  • Books for the Yurok Tribe Boys and Girls Club
  • Books for Kids at An Indoor Skatepark on Pine Ridge Rez (Lakota)
  • Books for Havasupai Children [At the bottom of the Grand Canyon] (Havasupai)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Weitchpec Yurok Magnet Elementary School (Yurok)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Jack Norton Elementary School (Yurok)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – American Horse School (K-8) (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Batesland Elementary School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Crazy Horse School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Lakota Waldorf School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Little Singer Community School (Navajo)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Little Wound School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Loneman Day School [Isnawica Owayawa] (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – ‘O Me-nok Learning Center [Formerly Margaret Keating Elementary] (Yurok)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Our Lady of Lourdes School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Piñon Elementary School (Navajo)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Porcupine School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Red Cloud School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Red Shirt School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Rockyford Elementary School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Wolf Creek Elementary School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Wounded Knee District School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation High School – Lakota Tech High School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation High School – Little Wound High School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation High School – Oglala Lakota County School District Virtual High School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation High School – Piñon High School (Navajo)
  • Books for a Reservation High School – Red Cloud High School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation K-12 School – Pine Ridge School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Middle School – Piñon Middle School (Navajo)
  • Books for a Reservation Middle and High School – Crazy Horse School (Lakota)
  • Books for First Families Now (Lakota)
  • Books for Head Start (Lakota)
  • Books for Oglala Lakota College Library (Lakota)
  • Books for the Oglala Lakota College Library Build Your Own Library Children’s Book Project (Lakota)
  • Books for Oglala Lakota Children’s Justice Center (Lakota)
  • Books for Partnership for Housing (Lakota)
  • Books for the Kiyuksa O’Tipi Reintegration Center (Lakota)
  • Monetary Donations (Lakota and Yurok)
  • OLC Library’s Head Start – Early Childhood Books Giveaway Project (Lakota)
  • Support the Oglala Lakota College – Nursing Department (Lakota)

 

 

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Aaron Huey's effort to photograph poverty in America led him to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where the struggle of the native Lakota people — appalling, and largely ignored — compelled him to refocus. Five years of work later, his haunting photos intertwine with a shocking history lesson.

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