Inform
We believe that sharing stories and knowledge can help strengthen our community. Here you’ll find updates from the Foundation, stories about our partners, and insights into the opportunities and challenges facing Rapid City. We also share research, reports, and other resources that help inform our work and support community conversations.
We hope these stories and insights help you better understand our community, celebrate progress, and inspire new ideas for creating lasting change.
Foundation News
JTVF Seeks Community Needs Assessment Consultant
The John T. Vucurevich Foundation is partnering with a local nonprofit collaborative to update Rapid City's community needs assessment, and we're currently seeking proposals from consultants with expertise in: Community needs assessments Community engagement and...
How Transportation Shapes Opportunity in Rapid City
New Report: It’s Literally Limiting: How Transportation Barriers Affect Employment and Quality of Life in Rapid City
Rapid City Collective Impact – 10 Years Later
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 a food...
Insights & Reports
Lasting change happens when we see the bigger picture. By investing in data and research, we help connect housing, education, health, and economic opportunity to identify shared solutions that strengthen our community.