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

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*

URGENT NEEDS!

The ALLEN YOUTH CENTER is asking for holiday gifts for approximately 200 children of all ages.

Items can be sent directly to: One Spirit, 77 Long Distance Blvd., Kyle, SD 57752.

Contact is Deborah Holcomb at dholcomb@nativeprogress.org if you have any questions.

Items requested are: toddler toys, basketballs, footballs, dolls, stuffed toys, tablets, books for all age groups, puzzles, board games, art supplies, hats, gloves, socks, RC Cars, toys for all age groups, hot cocoa and candy to hand out to all of the children.

Also, the ROSEBUD SOUP KITCHEN is in need of items for their community. They serve approximately 200 folks on a daily basis.

They have 15-18 babies under 3, 40 children age 3-10, 50 children 10-15 and 100 elders.

Items requested are toys for the babies, basketballs, dolls, stuffed toys, action figures, footballs, RC cars, batteries, toys, board games, puzzles, art kits, purses for the teen girls, hats, gloves, socks for the teens. Candy and treats to give to the children. Candles, hats, throws, socks and gloves to hand out to the elders.

They are also asking for tea, coffee, sugar-free hot cocoa, any types of non-sugar sweetener, creamer and snacks to serve at the soup kitchen.

Please send items to:
Marian and Bill Sorace
28584 BIA 9
PO Box 574
Rosebud, SD 57570
Phone contact: 605-828-5013 (Marian)

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ALLEN YOUTH CENTER ALLEN The Allen Youth Center needs diapers, shampoo, body soap, laundry soap, and lotion. Blankets have been also requested by some families. To provide financial support for programs provided by the Allen Youth Center, please donate through the One Spirit website -- https://www.onespiritlakota.org/. The center cannot process your cash donation or buy shoes for the children.

If you are interested in making a donation to the MAXINE family, please contact us!
Family M/F Age Needs Comments Clothing sizes Items donated
Family
MAXINE
Mobile 		F Clothing for nieces and nephew . Hygiene articles, pantry food and snacks for kids. THEY STILL NEED MORE SUMMER CLOTHING - THE CLOTHING SENT IS ALL THE SUMMER CLOTHES THEY NEED. She received permanent custody of these children and she is really struggling to care for the children. She would love if someone. could help her. Her apt. is very small but says that does not matter as long as the children are safe and she has alot of love for them. THEY STILL NEED MORE SUMMER CLOTHING - THE CLOTHING SENT IS ALL THE SUMMER CLOTHES THEY NEED. Adult - socks
Nephew M 6 basketball shorts, tank tops, boxers, crocs He loves to play outside with trucks and cars. He would really love a pair of crocs - he had a pair once and he really loved them. When he is in the house he loves to color. shorts 7 shirts 7/8 crocs 1 promised, 2 shorts, 2 shirts, boxers, crocs, truck and coloring book
Niece F 6 shorts, sleeveless tops, panties, crocs favorite color is purple. She is going into 2nd grade next year . She is a girly girl who loves to play outsdie also....She likes pull on shorts and girly clothes. Maybe a sundress to. clothes 8 jean type shorts 8 slim crocs 1 promised - 2 shorts, 2 shirts, panties, crocs and coloring book
Niece F 12 basketball shorts, Tank or sleeveless tops panties and would love a pair of Croc's would love some drawing supplies and books. Her favorite color is purple. She is in the 7th grade and is really happy to be with her Auntie....She would love some basketball shorts. She loves to read and draw with pencils and markers. She also likes to write. She is a large girl and the sizes are correct. 16 ladies T shirts 16/18 ladies Crocs if possible 9 Adult promised - 2 shorts, 2 T shirts, panties, crocs and drawing kit
Niece F 11 mid thigh shorts, sleeveless or tank tops, panties and a pair of crocs Her favorite color is blue. she is in the fifth grade and would love to have some pull on shorts and T shirts for the summer. She loves to play outside and her Auntie says she is still a little girl who loves to roll in grass and day dream. She likes to read books about horses and unicorns. Her favorite color is blue. shorts 14 child tops 14/16 child Crocs 8 promised - 2shorts, 2 shirts, panties, crocs and horse book

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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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

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