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Thank Yous from Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary

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August 20, 2012Dear Donors,My heart is overflowing with appreciation at all you have done to help our students start this new school year off in a good way. I have spent the last couple of days stocking our inventory bins with the new supplies you have sent our way. I feel this year will be a strong start for those who will come to school empty handed. We have plenty of supplies needed to get them rolling now.We are … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary

Thank Yous from LOWO Inc.

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August 22, 2012Friends of Pine Ridge Attn.: ChrisDear Friends of Pine Ridge:We, the administration and staff of Lakota Oyate Wakanyeja Owicakiyapi "LOWO" express our sincere gratitude for our many friends who contributed to the summer clothing drive. On behalf of the families and children who received the clothing we wish to thank you from the bottom of our hearts.We realize that there are many people who have good … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from LOWO Inc.

Thank Yous from Porcupine School 2012

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August 10, 2012Friends of Pine Ridge,I would like to take this time and thank you all for participating in this school supply drive for our school. Your generous donation of school supplies is greatly appreciated!I feel confident coming into the school year knowing that our student needs will be met. They will each receive their very own school supplies that they can be proud of and utilize for their learning! We are … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from Porcupine School 2012

Thank Yous from OST Partnership for Housing

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August 1, 2012Dear Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation:Thank you so much for the gardening and canning materials. Please be assured we will put the donations to good use. People have been giving us updates on the progress of their gardens, which suffered a bit because of the heat and watering restrictions. But folks seem to find a way to irrigate their plots.Canning is a skill that many of our younger clients and … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from OST Partnership for Housing

Thank Yous from Red Shirt School 2012

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February 15, 2012Chris and Friends of Pine Ridge,Thank you so much for all of your wonderful Valentine donations for our students at Red Shirt. You made their Valentine's Day extra special. It's wonderful to know there are people out there who care so much.Barbara Ice, Principal Red Shirt SchoolOctober 24, 2012Chris,Thank you to everyone that donated to our music program. The instruments are beautiful. The students … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from Red Shirt School 2012

Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary Thank-Yous

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November 21, 2011Hi Chris,We had our Turkey Bingo last Friday evening from 5:00-7:00. Although we were supposed to be getting a big snow storm, nothing came until way after 9:00. We ended up getting only 1" of snow all together. We had a wonderful night. The gym filled up slowly, I thought because of the weather, but by 5:30, it was full and the fun began.We had another great turn out and fed hot dogs, pizza, nachos … [Read more...] about Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary Thank-Yous

Thank You from OST Homeless Veterans Shelter

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November 7, 2011Hi Chris/Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation:We did receive a lot of the items and they are still streaming in as we speak! On behalf of the Veterans Shelter residents and myself I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and generosity for the drive you have done for veterans.I apologize for not being available during the times you called but rest assured we did receive and … [Read more...] about Thank You from OST Homeless Veterans Shelter

Thank You from Red Cloud High School Student Council

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September 29, 2011Dear Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation,Thank you for donating the supplies that we used for our homecoming events. The donations of kraft paper and paint were used to decorate our hallways and our floats in the parade. The variety of many colors that were donated fit well with our theme "Decades".The supplies were distributed evenly throughout each class. We used all the different colors of paint … [Read more...] about Thank You from Red Cloud High School Student Council

Thank You Letters from Oglala Lakota College

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September 19, 2011Dear Chris and Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation:This is a grateful thank you to all of you who donated school supplies to our nursing students. The students were very appreciative of the supplies, especially the rolling backpacks and binders.We have 17 first year and 12 second year students, 83% Native American, 97% female. Most are mothers and travel up to 100 miles for class. Some stay in our … [Read more...] about Thank You Letters from Oglala Lakota College