At the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, we partner with employers, educational institutions and workforce development organizations to fund programs that help people develop new skills, earn credentials, and discover careers that secure better futures for themselves...
Following a recent Board of Directors meeting, the John T. Vucurevich Foundation (JTVF) is pleased to announce recent awards totaling $3,535,000 to 10 Rapid City area nonprofits. All awards fall within the following priority goals: strengthening critical economic...
As the cost of rent in Rapid City increases, rent payment and other discretionary assistance is reaching fewer people. It’s why the John T. Vucurevich Foundation (JTVF) is re-awarding Pennington County Human Services (PCHS) a two-year, $300,000 discretionary...
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 Program: $362,000...
At JTVF, we know that so many of our neighbors are continually breaking barriers and creating opportunities. We stand alongside them with our Economic Mobility Scholarships. These scholarships uplift students in the Rapid City and Black Hills area by easing the...
Just like a perfectly grilled burger with a side of potato salad, this month’s grantees satisfy essential needs in our community! In July, we awarded $994,500 to grantees that meet the basic and economic mobility needs of our community members from all walks of...
The John T. Vucurevich Foundation is pleased to announce $784,000 in grants that support economic mobility and affordable housing. The following organizations received grant awards: Workforce Connections: $504,000 two-year general operations grant for mentoring and...
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:...
We are delighted to share that we awarded a final year of grant funding for the Uplifting Parents Program at Catholic Social Services. This $174,182 will complete the Uplifting Parents Program Pilot. About Uplifting Parents The Uplifting Parents Program (Program...
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...
