by Callie Tysdal | Feb 22, 2024 | Basic Needs, Big Wins
The John T. Vucurevich Foundation began 2024 by awarding $450,000 to organizations that uphold access to education, safety, and food in our community. The following organizations received grant awards: YFS Girls Inc. of Rapid City: $200,000 in two-year operating...
by Callie Tysdal | Jan 31, 2024 | Basic Needs, Early Learning, Economic Mobility
The John T. Vucurevich Foundation closed out 2023 with $1.5 million dollars in grant awards to organizations that support families or individuals with educational, child care, or safety needs. The following organizations received grant awards: Local Scholarships:...
by Callie Tysdal | Jan 31, 2024 | Big Wins, Engage
On a VERY cold January 12th, our 5th cohort of Emerging Leaders, along with 110 other community members, celebrated their graduation. The John T. Vucurevich Foundation Emerging Leaders program empowers participants to discover their role in addressing community issues...
by Callie Tysdal | Dec 14, 2023 | Basic Needs
We can’t keep it to ourselves any longer, Oaye Luta Okolakiciye is the recipient of a $75,000 one-year Basic Needs Grant. This grant will support talking circles in all Rapid City Middle Schools for the 2023-2024 school year. One-Year Support for Middle School Talking...
by Callie Tysdal | Dec 14, 2023 | Basic Needs
We are buzzing with excitement to announce a $95,000 two-year Basic Needs grant to Cheyenne River Youth Project for youth leadership and workforce development programming. Tw0-Year Support for Youth Leadership Development About Youth Leadership and Workforce Training...