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2009-2010 Donation Requests! |
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Welcome
to the 2009-2010
Changing Winds Winter Warmth Drive Did You Chop Your Wood Today? Many
people on the reservations have no heat in the winter, Will
your children be warm this winter? Last
year the first blizzard hit early in November, On
Cheyenne River, food banks that fed the homeless and destitute have
closed, Our
focus has always been on the children, and this year is no different.
THE ONLY WAY THIS CAN BE ACHIEVED IS WITH YOUR HELP. As
always, you can send goods directly, and we have provided a list of
agencies and groups that we Please
send NEW coats, snowboots, snowpants,
gloves, scarves, hats can be sent to every one of |
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Here
is a List of the Agencies we serve. Click each to see their requests.
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Ponca
Tribe Culture Committee
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I
am the chair person of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska's Culture Committee.
We are humbling asking for any donations to help our tribal members
in need in this upcoming winter season:
Clothing, winter clothing, under clothing, socks, and shoes or boots of any sized available Toiletries (i.e. Laundry soap, body wash, shampoos, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair supplies, dish soap, towels, wash cloths) Linens Kitchen items (i.e. Dishes, small appliances, utensils, pots, pans, and storage containers) and any kind of non perishable food items Cleaning supplies of any kind And any kind of gifts to be given to the children of any age (birth to 18 years of age) A long stretch to even ask but even used computers or laptops. Or anything else you would like to send along. Any and all would be greatly appreciated and very warmly welcomed. May the Great Spirit always watch over you and yours in this upcoming Holiday season. |
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Ponca
Culture Committee
Emilia Collin 52139 881 Rd Verdigre, NE 68783 |
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Rosebud
Indian Child Welfare Agency
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Please
send NEW childrens clothing and snow boots.
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RST
ICWA Agency
PO Box 609 Mission, SD 57555 605-856-5270 |
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Cheyenne
River Emergency Children’s Shelter
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This
shelter always needs coats and children’s clothing (DONE!)
but they also request :
New stuffed animals and toys with few pieces. There are often babies, so no small pieces please. Sheets, towels, linens, housewares. STILL BADLY NEEDED! This agency frequently serves families who are really struggling, some have just returned from living elsewhere and have come back with nothing. Some are regaining their children after a long absence. They need whatever you can send for people to set up house…keep dignity in mind and only send very nice used or new. |
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Cheyenne
River Emergency Child Shelter
405 Chinatown Eagle Butte, SD 57625 605-964-6450 |
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Boys
and Girls Clubs of Rosebud:
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My name is Webster Luxon and everyone calls me Wes. I’m the new unit director of the Boy’s and Girl’s club of Rosebud (BGCR) located in Mission S.D. I’m writing you requesting assistance for our organization. We have three units here on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. One site is located in Parmalee S.D. and the other exists directly in the heart of Rosebud S.D. The Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Rosebud is trying to provide a place to go after school to deter them from negative activities that exist here on the third poorest county in the Nation. We
would like to request at this time some jackets, hats, gloves. DONE! Thank
you!
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Boy's
and Girl's Club of Rosebud Mission Site: |
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Boys
and Girls Clubs of Three Districts (Crow Creek)
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The
Boys and Girls Clubs of Crow Creek have requested NEW socks and NEW
underwear for the children. We would like o raise as many as possible.
It is unfortunate that these items are considered luxuries on the reservations
we serve.
Notebooks, pens, folders, puzzles, markers, arts & crafts projects, stickers, scrapbooking projects, children's DVD's, coloring books, reading incentive books, little prizes for points earned for reading, toys for ages 6-12, fabric for sewing projects (received), cone thread, summer clothing for the kids. |
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Boys
& Girls Club Of Three Districts
200 Sam Boy Dr Fort Thompson SD 57339 |
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Boys
and Girls Clubs of Cheyenne River
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In
Cheyenne River, the unemployment has been getting worse and worse. The
tribe has run out of money and many people are working for free. The
food banks have closed so those who were hungry now have no where to
turn, and the situation is reaching crisis proportions. Please send
healthy non-perishable foods other then pasta. Beans, granola, canned
meats and fish, oatmeal, canned fruit and vegetables.
Electric heaters have also been requested. We have always done very well by buying electric heaters on Amazon.com |
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Boys
and Girls Clubs CRST
21 Dupree St EAGLE BUTTE, SD 57625 (605) 964-3511 |
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Boys
and Girls Clubs of Lower Brule
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This
Club was lucky enough to receive a pool that will be open year round.
This is an incredible opportunity for the children to have healthy,
wholesome activities, however they cannot use the pool if they do not
have bathing suits. We have been asked if we can please send children’s
bathing suits, as most of the children do not have them and cannot get
them.
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Boys
and Girls Clubs of Lower Brule
325 Sitting Bull Lower Brule, SD 57548 |
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Lakota
Youth Arts Foundation Inc COMPLETED!
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This
is a new organization that is working hard to provide a better life
for the children of Wanblee, on Pine Ridge. Please send games, art supplies
as well as new coats and snow boots for the children. This small town
of 300 is far from the center of Pine Ridge, and is hours from the nearest
town providing jobs. The unemployment and suicide rate is sky high right
now and it is critical to lift these children’s spirits.
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Lakota
Youth Arts Foundation Inc
Leona and Elton White PO Box 12 Wanblee, SD 57577 605-462-6097 |
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LaPlant
Community on the Cheyenne River Reservation COMPLETED!
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Last
summer we received reports of hardships in the LaPlant community. A
barbeque was planned by one of the groups that we arranged to visit
there, and they told us that people were taking burgers home because
it was probably the only meat they would have in a week. The people
there really need help. Again, the communities that we serve are remote,
have little access to transportation and struggle just to meet basic
needs.
Please send warm clothing, coats and even shoes for children of all ages from infant to XXL teen. These will be distributed among the children and elderly in need. |
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Leon
Veaux
No Heart Housing #748 Eagle Butte, SD 57625 |
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We LOVE people connecting with people. One of our strengths has always been that people reach across the country and send goods they have purchased directly to those who need it. You can be sure that the item you touched will touch the heart of a child. Send us a copy of the receipt and mailing info and you will also receive a letter for tax deduction purposes. Call or write to us anytime and let us know what you are sending so we can keep up with who still needs what! CWAdvocacyCenter@aol.com or WarmKids@aol.com Call for more information: 203-543-9720 Changing Winds is a 501 C3 nonprofit charitable organization under federal guidelines. Thank You From the Bottom of our Hearts!!!
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WITH YOUR FINANCIAL DONATIONS WE CAN PURCHASE GOODS WHOLESALE. Last year we purchased 200 pairs of brand new Pumas, Adidas and other brand name sneakers, more than 100 pairs of new snow boots, hundreds of pairs of sweat suits, coats, baby clothes, blankets, formula, diapers, as well as 6 sewing machines and 80 space heaters. By purchasing wholesale, your donations goes almost twice as far and is tax deductible. |
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Changing
Winds Inc © 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 - Changing Winds Seminars, Inc. |
Thank You From the Bottom of our Hearts!!!