by Callie Tysdal | Sep 7, 2023 | Basic Needs
Three cheers for our July 2023 grantees Wellfully and Journey On! These organizations serve some of our most vulnerable community members. Learn more about these incredible programs and what they plan to do with our investment. Wellfully $305,000 for one year to...
by Callie Tysdal | Sep 7, 2023 | Engage
Can you escape a day in crisis? Based on real experiences in the Rapid City community, our Poverty Escape Room offers you a vivid opportunity to become a more compassionate neighbor. We won’t spoil the experience for you, but we can share how this unique learning...
by Callie Tysdal | Sep 7, 2023 | Basic Needs, Engage
Are you a social service professional? Join us for our monthly Different Lens Coaches Network meeting. Here you will find support from other boots-on-the-ground folks navigate alongside low-income families in our community. Come for the free lunch but stay for the...
by Callie Tysdal | Sep 6, 2023 | Early Learning
We are so excited about two of our upcoming early learning investments that we couldn’t stop ourselves from giving you a sneak peek! In 2024, we will launch two pilot programs to address the child care crisis faced by local families. Bridgecare: the Zillow of Child...
by Callie Tysdal | Sep 5, 2023 | Economic Mobility
What is a livable wage? A simple question with a surprisingly complex answer. A livable wage is the household income needed to meet minimum standards of living in our community. The Living Wage Model, developed by MIT, is only a ‘step up’ from poverty as it only...
