Foundation News
We hope these stories and insights help you better understand our community, celebrate progress, and inspire new ideas for creating lasting change.
What Is the Rapid City Strategic Housing Trust Fund Anyway?
One of our largest Foundation investments in recent years is a $5 million grant to the Black Hills Area Community Foundation for the Strategic Housing Trust Fund. But what does that actually mean for Rapid City affordable housing? Let us explain. The Rapid City...
Fast Facts on Rapid City Housing
Access to stable, safe, and affordable housing is a foundational need for families and individuals working towards economic stability. Since the pandemic, costs for both rental and owner-occupied housing have risen substantially, putting additional pressure on our...
Preschool Scholarship Program Empowers Low Income Families to ‘Start Strong’
The Starting Strong program is vital to our community. But don’t take our word for it. Listen to the testimonials from people in our community who benefit the most. Starting Strong is a preschool scholarship program for three and four-year-old children as...