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.

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 The Allen Youth Center Sewing Circle needs material for their sewing classes to make pot holders and aprons. The quilters also want to hold star quilt sessions for a 8th grade student hoping to graduate this year. They also plan to make custom Christmas stockings if they receive some native print materials. Also needed are 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? School supplies are still needed but backpack request has been met. 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 JULIE family, please contact us!
Family M/F Age Needs Comments Clothing sizes Items donated
Family
JULIE 		F Fall clothing, pantry food, personal hygiene items, laundry detergent, dish soap, mouse traps, space heaters, towels, silverware and dishes She is trying to prepare for winter. They currently have only 1 small heater and as the nights get cooler the mice are starting to come in. She is a single mom who has taken in her brother and his 2 boys. They are using plastic utensils and paper plates. They are really struggling right now and it is her first time reaching out to us. She is very grateful for anything! Ladies size 2X shirts, size 16 pants, sox, sneakers size 8
Brother M Fall clothing, personal hygiene items He does odd jobs but doesn't have a steady income and is in urgent need of new clothing Mens size XL shirts, 38X32 pants, sox, shoe size 9 1/2
Daughter F 24 Fall clothing, sneakers She is doing a work/study program and in urgent need of clothing Ladies size XL shirts/sweatpants, sneaker size 7
Daughter F 27 Fall clothing She is taking college courses and needs some new clothing Ladies size 2X shirts, ladies size 18 sweatpants, sox, sneaker size 9
Nephew M 15 Fall clothing, jacket Mens size L shirts and sweatpants, sox, size 8 sneakers
Nephew M 16 Fall clothing, jacket Mens size 2X shirts, mens size 2X sweatpants, size 2X boxers, sox, sneakers size 10 1/2

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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