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OST Child Protection Services

The OST Child Protection Services is the tribal child welfare agency on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The agency administers child and family services with an emphasis on abused and neglected children, including support services such as foster care placement, foster parent training and retention, support and maintenance, parenting training, family preservation and reunification services.

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 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

Thank Yous from LOWO Inc.

September 3, 2012 by FoPRR

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 LOWO

August 7, 2010 by FoPRR

July 29, 2010Good morning, Chris;This e-mail is sent on behalf of Lakota Oyate Wakanyeja Owicakiyapi (LOWO) to express our deepest, heartfelt appreciation for the recent donation drives sponsored by Friends of Pine Ridge for toiletry and hygiene supplies and the drive for Back to School supplies for our Lakota children and families that LOWO is working with.Sometimes what may be seen as the smallest of items (a tube … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from LOWO

Thank Yous from LOWO

August 15, 2009 by FoPRR

August 7, 2009Hi Chris;On behalf of Lakota Oyate Wakanyeja Owicakiyapi (LOWO), we would like to express our heartfelt thank you to the donors and yourself for the back to school drive that resulted in such a tremendous amount of backpacks and school supplies for the children that we serve.It has been so wonderful to have the generous donations from Friends of Pine Ridge that has helped to meet the needs of so many of … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from LOWO

Thank You from LOWO Director

December 25, 2008 by FoPRR

December 12, 2008Hi Chris,Thank you so much for the notice of the pajamas donation for the children. This is absolutely awesome. We are working with so many more families this year than in previous years and the kindness and generosity of others has helped us tremendously in this work.We so much appreciate everything that your organization and individuals you work with have done for us over the last several years. We … [Read more...] about Thank You from LOWO Director

Thanks Yous from LOWO

January 7, 2006 by FoPRR

December 29, 2005Dear Chris and Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation,We, here at Lakota Oyate Wakanyeja Owicakiyapi Inc. would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the Christmas gifts sent by our Friends of the Pine Ridge Reservation group. The time, energy and resources represented in your gifts are truly appreciated!As many of you know, our families experience daily survival challenges and often the Christmas … [Read more...] about Thanks 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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