Sunday, May 24th, marks a decade since 90 community members first convened to define and tackle structural barriers—efforts that continue to shape the community today. The result has led to the construction of nearly 650 affordable apartments, the creation of...
The John T. Vucurevich Foundation (JTVF) is pleased to announce Barry Tice is joining as the new Senior Director of Partnerships & Impact starting in April 2026. Tice is a life-long Rapid Citian with more than two decades of public service and cross-sector...
As we close the books on our 17th year at JTVF, we are incredibly grateful for the community of grantees, partners, community leaders and advocates who made the past year a success. In 2024, we proudly awarded $9.01 million to 40 organizations, helping to fuel...
Today we take time to celebrate the wins of our neighbors! St. Vincent de Paul of Rapid City recently concluded an impactful 22-session curriculum called Getting Ahead in a Just-getting-by World. This program began with 16 participants and saw six graduate. Despite...
The John T. Vucurevich Foundation is pleased to announce that Jacqui Dietrich will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 2024. Dietrich succeeds Alan Solano who brought the foundation through the COVID-19 pandemic and...
At JTVF, we know that so many of our neighbors are continually breaking barriers and creating opportunities. Â We stand alongside them with our Economic Mobility Scholarships. These scholarships uplift students in the Rapid City and Black Hills area by easing the...
🎂Do they make cakes big enough for 100 million candles? We’ve hit a milestone at the John T. Vucurevich Foundation this month—we’ve awarded $100 million in grants! This is more than just a number—it’s a testament to the power of collaboration, the ongoing needs in...
Today, we’re excited to celebrate an unintentionally well-kept secret: the JTVF Mental Health Builder Scholarships. This program supports staff at mental health nonprofits participating in our Systems of Care Collaborative, ensuring that those who provide...
Spring has sprung, and with it comes budding new board members! We’re absolutely thrilled to announce the latest additions to our dynamic team – not one, but two stellar individuals who are joining us as esteemed board members. Whitney Rencountre II and...
Much like planting seeds in fertile soil, our March grants are a catalyst for positive change. We are thrilled to to announce $137,000 in grant awards to a diverse set of organizations that meet needs in transportation, mental health, safety, and social belonging....
