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At the end of last year, we proudly awarded over $4 million in grants. Congratulations to all the recipients whose inspiring and impactful work is making a meaningful difference in our community! https://lnkd.in/dWdmkmzH Congratulations to: Journey On - Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program: $40,000 Volunteers of America - Black Hills Regional Homeless Coalition: $300,000 Early Childhood Connections - Starting Strong: $1,875,000 Early Childhood Connections - Child Care Stability Grants: $424,000 Rapid City Strategic Housing Trust Fund at Black Hills Area Community Foundation: $1,000,000 Action for the Betterment of our Community: $120,000 Northern Hills Alliance for Children: $50,000 Adult Day Center of the Black Hills (Black Hills Center for Aging): $50,000 Black Hills Special Services Cooperative - Future Forward Program: $25,000 Black Hills Area Community Foundation to encourage the establishment of the Rapid City Impact Fund by the City of Rapid City: $500,000

?? Ready to make a difference in our community? ?? Join us for the Poverty Escape Room and Poverty 101—a free, interactive series designed to deepen your understanding of poverty and inspire person-centered solutions. ?? What to Expect: Poverty Escape Room (8:30–10:30 AM): Experience an eye-opening simulation. Poverty 101 (10:30 AM–Noon): Engage in a dynamic learning session focused on practical, collaborative solutions. ?? When: First Wednesdays: February 5, April 2, June 4, August 6, October 1, December 3 ?? Journey Museum & Learning Center Thousands of community members—business leaders, nonprofit professionals, and stakeholders—have joined us in addressing poverty locally. Now, it’s your turn to be part of the change. ?? Free registration is open for all dates! Sign up for one or both sessions. Attend as many dates as you’d like. Let’s work together to create a stronger, more supportive community. ?? #CommunityImpact #PovertyAwareness #CollaborativeSolutions #DifferentLens [?? Register Now]

Three organizations get their own pieces of the JTVF grant pie this month!?Dig in and learn about our three October grantees that serve the basic needs of our communities at https://lnkd.in/gwhfbqYb -Working Against Violence, Inc:?$200,000 in two-year Basic Needs support for general operations of the emergency shelter, crisis hotline, case management services, and outreach to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault -Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud:?$75,000 in two-year Basic Needs support for general operations of their three club sites providing out of school programming. -Oaye Luta Okolakiciye:?$75,000 in one-year Basic Needs support for cultural programming and tutoring at Central High School for the 2024-2025 school year.?

??Help us welcome our new President and CEO Jacqui Dietrich! ?? With an impressive background in nonprofit leadership, economic development, and community engagement, Dietrich brings a wealth of experience to the Foundation. Before joining JTVF, Jacqui was the Executive Director of the Rapid City Arts Council, where she championed arts accessibility, overseeing nearly $2 million in post-pandemic investments aimed at enriching quality of life in Rapid City. During her tenure, the Arts Council continued to receive long standing support from JTVF, amplifying its mission to expand access to the arts for Rapid City youth. Jacqui will join our team in December 2024! Check out our blog post for more about our new leader> https://lnkd.in/gdKzVNPu

????Our crystal ball reveals exciting news: $587,000 in grants that will transform our community! We are pleased to reveal four September grants destined to make a piece of our world a brighter place: - United Way of the Black Hills – Black Hills Reads: $362,000 in two-year continued Early Learning support for the Black Hills Reads program. - United Way of the Black Hills– Leadership Development: $150,000 in two-year Basic Needs funding for Nonprofit 360: professional development programming for local nonprofits. - VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM INC/Artemis House: $65,000 in one-year Basic Needs funding for security upgrades to their shelter building. -Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation: $10,000 in one-year Economic Mobility support for a Native American College and Career Fair through the Indian University of North America.

We have bittersweet news to share with you all: our CEO Alan Solano has accepted a new position as Vice President of Governmental Affairs at Monument Health. He will step down from his role as CEO at the end of December. We are accepting applications for the CEO position until October 11th. Read his full message and details on applying for the CEO position here> https://lnkd.in/gBK9tTPv

?? It’s a grant award for family spaces downtown, Charlie Brown! In August, we awarded $100,000 to Main Street Square to ensure that this space remains accessible for Rapid City families. Read more> https://lnkd.in/gJAZf7Yg

More wonderful than a batch of warm cookies, this month’s grantees nourish our community in more ways than one! In July, we awarded $905,000 to grantees that meet the basic needs of our community members from all walks of life. https://lnkd.in/eciTbV6z -WellFully Premier Adolescent Care Center: $305,000 in one-year general operating support for the Adolescent Crisis Care Center. -Black Hills Area Community Foundation: $300,000 in two-year matching support for the nonprofit endowment program. -Rapid City Arts Council: $150,000 in two-year support to provide youth and young adults equitable access to the arts. -Western South Dakota Community Action: $100,000 in operating funds to support low-income families. -Passages Women's Transitional Living: $50,000 in one-year general operations to provide reentry services to women making the transition from incarceration, homelessness, and treatment centers.

We're thrilled to announce that Adam Cheyer, co-founder of Siri, will be our 31st speaker for our Speaker Series! Get ready to dive into the world of AI as Adam shares his invaluable insights and visions for the future. Don't miss out! Set your reminders - tickets go on sale on September 4 at 10 AM! #EveningWithAdamCheyer #AI #FutureTech