The John T. Vucurevich Foundation (JTVF) is pleased to announce its 2026 series of free public education events, including Poverty and Cliff Effect Escape Room experiences. The learning experiences are free and open to the public and intended for community members,...
Take it from Bill Janklow: State-funded preschool could slow South Dakota’s prison growth Originally published in South Dakota SearchlightJanuary 9, 2026 “Do we spend the money when they’re so young so they have the chance to become good productive citizens, or do...
Black Hills foundations launch fund for nonprofits facing federal cuts In response to growing strain on regional nonprofits, the Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF) and the John T. Vucurevich Foundation (JTVF) have launched a joint fund, the Sustaining...
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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...
We’re passing on our potion recipe for Emerging Leaders! Through 5 cohorts, the Emerging Leaders Program fueled the growth of leaders in our community. Through workshops on poverty, trauma, and Lakota culture and collaborative projects, over 140 participants gained...
The Systems of Care Collaborative is a partnership of agencies in Rapid City committed to improving access to youth mental health and addiction services. In 2007 we at JTVF created the collaborative to help high-need families navigate multiple, often disconnected...
🎂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...
It’s more than just luck that keeps our nonprofits collaborating. Since 2014, social services professionals from the Rapid City region have met once a month to share resources, make connections, and break bread at a meeting called the Coaches Network. But how does...
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...
