Three organizations get their own pieces of the JTVF grant pie! Dig in and learn about our three October grantees that serve the basic needs of our communities:

• • Working Against Violence, Inc:  $200,000 in two-year Basic Needs support for general operations of the emergency shelter, crisis hotline, case management services, and outreach to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

  • Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud: $75,000 in two-year Basic Needs support for general operations of their three club sites providing out of school programming.

  • Oaye Luta Okolakiciye:  $75,000 in one-year Basic Needs support for cultural programming and tutoring at Central High School for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Working Against Violence, Inc. (WAVI)

$200,000 – Two-year Basic Needs grant supports general operations to serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

About WAVI

Working Against Violence, Inc. (WAVI)’s mission is to create a community free of domestic violence and sexual assault through advocacy, education, and support services. WAVI offers comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Domestic violence victims, primarily women and children face homelessness when they flee abusive homes because few safe places are available. They work diligently with individuals and families to become self-sufficient by addressing their immediate and long-term needs. Though they continue to have increased clients, needs, and expenses to keep the shelter safe and operational, their services remain available at no cost to clients.

This grant will help WAVI operate the emergency shelter, crisis hotline, case management services, and provide outreach to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud

$75,000 – This two-year Basic Needs grant supports general operations of their three club sites providing out of school programming.

About Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud

The Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud is a safe haven for youth, serving three communities on the Rosebud Reservation during out of school time. This organization serves nearly 150 kids between the ages of 5 and 18 each day in Mission, Rosebud, and Parmelee – filling the gap between school and home life.  For nearly two decades, they have worked hard to become a pillar of stability for youth in their community.

Their vision is to change the future of life on the Rosebud Reservation for Sicangu Lakota youth. Their plans include increasing access to hands-on life skills, college visits, job experiences, computer science and programming – as well as expanding their gardens and teen workforce development opportunities. 

This grant supports out of school programming at their Mission, Rosebud, and Parmelee clubs.

Oaye Luta Okolakiciye

$75,000 – This one-year Basic Needs grant supports cultural programming and tutoring for Central High School students.  

About Oaye Luta Okolakiciye

Oaye Luta Okolakiciye (Moving Forward in a Sacred Way) is a substance abuse addiction prevention, intervention, and continuum of care by reconnecting Lakota traditional values through healing in youth, adults, families and communities. OLO started with ceremonial guidance and a vision in 2012 by Gene Tyon, Executive Director, and Founder. OLO primarily serves indigenous youth and families, however OLO doesn’t turn anyone away who has a desire for different way of life.

This grant supports cultural programming and tutoring at Central High School for the 2024-2024 school year.