The Pine Ridge and Cheyenne River Reservations in South Dakota are part of a larger territory established for the Lakota in 1868 by the United States government and later parceled out to non-Native homesteaders and broken up into smaller tribal reservations. Today, Pine Ridge Reservation is home to about 40,000 Native Americans and Cheyenne Reservation about 20,000. According to the US Census Bureau, the reservations lie within the poorest counties in the United States.

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ONE SPIRIT OKINI LIST


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PANTRY ITEMS ARE: Flour, sugar, salt, pancake mix, bread mix, spices, peanut butter, jelly, milk (dried/canned), potatoes, rice, eggs (dried), etc... Please send new and/or clean (like new) clothing. No stains, rips, tattered fabric, worn out shoe soles. *NO WEAPONS*

The ONE SPIRIT Okini list is maintained by an international network of volunteers who are in direct personal contact with the people of Pine Ridge. Okini is a Lakota word meaning "to share material things".

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ORGANIZATIONS -- If you can help these organizations, please get in touch!
Organization City Needs Contact
ALLEN YOUTH CENTER ALLEN IF YOU SEND TO THE AYC, PLEASE PUT % of JENNIFER RICHARDS. Travis Thunder Bull is no longer associated with the center. Woodcutters for One Spirit wood program are in need of work gloves and beanies (something to keep their ears warm). About 10 pairs of each are needed. Please send to the AYC and they will distribute to the wood cutters. Thank you!! The Allen Youth Center also needs diapers size 5, 4, 3, 2 sizes(a few parents inquired to volunteer for diapers.) Others have requested shampoo, body soap, laundry soap and lotion. Some boys asked for body wash for boys. Can you help with some of these needs? To support programs provided by the Allen Youth Center, please donate through the One Spirit website http://www.nativeprogress.org/en/. The center cannot process your cash donation or buy shoes for the children.

If you are interested in making a donation to the MELISSA family, please contact us!
Family M/F Age Needs Comments Clothing sizes Items donated
Family
MELISSA 		F 34 Fall clothing, pantry food, shampoo, laundry detergent This young family has been struggling since coming back to the reservation. They could very much use a helping hand until they get back on their feet. Thank you! Ladies size M shirts, underwear size 7/8 5T boys joggers 1 pair jeans, 2 shirts --2 hoodies 2 pairs skinny jeans, 1 navy fleece-lined hoodie. 1 5T pull on pants, 2 shirts, 3T shirts, 3 5T shirts, 2 pr. 3T jammies, 2 pr. 5T jamies, 2 prs pants, size 3T, Boy 5 - 3 shirts, 2 pants, pjs. 3 shirts, 2 pants, pjs.-9/11/10
Son M 7 Fall clothing, backpack and school supplies-NEED MET FOR BACKPACK, THANK YOU! Pants and shirts size 5T slim, sneakers size 12/1 2 pants, 4 shirts, hoodie backpack,school supplies, snacks
Son M 3 Fall clothing, backpack and school supplies-NEED MET FOR BACKPACK, THANK YOU! Pants and shirts size 3T, sneakers size 8 toddler 3 shirts, 2 pants, pjs, hoodie backpack, school supplies, snacks
Son M 5 Fall clothing, backpack, school supplies-NEED MET FOR BACKPACK, THANK YOU! Pants and shirts size 5T, sneakers size 12/1 Wide 3 prs. pants, 3 shirts, hoodie, pjs backpack, school supplies, snacks
Daughter F 14 Fall clothing, backpack and school supplies-NEED MET FOR BACKPACK, THANK YOU! Jeans ladies size 1, tops ladies size medium 2 pr. jeans, 4 shirts school supplies,backpack, school supplies, snacks
Significant other M 32 Fall clothing Shirts mens size L, underwear size 32/33

On behalf of the Lakota Families of Pine Ridge Reservation and One Spirit,
we thank you for your kindness and generous heart.

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Please consider the following when deciding what items to send:

1. Clothing should be new, or if used, clean and in like-new condition

2. A good rule of thumb is if you would use it for yourself or your family, then it's good

3. Items should be free of stains, rips, tattered fabric or excessive wear

4. Weapons are not permitted

WAYS TO HELP OKINI

The Okini program is a great way to make a difference in the life of a Lakota family.

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Now that you have selected your Family, please complete this form, including the My Contact Information section, then click the SAVE my information button that is located at the lower left of this page

Upon receipt of this completed form, One Spirit will send a response to you via email. We will provide you with instructions on sending the items to your selected family.

There will also be a link in the email for you to provide us with detailed information:

1. a list of the items that you sent
2. when your gift was sent
3. the tracking number, and
4. the expected delivery date
5. a question or comment

With this information, we will notify your selected family that your gift is on its way.

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