Foundation News
We hope these stories and insights help you better understand our community, celebrate progress, and inspire new ideas for creating lasting change.
JTVF Announces $4.3 Million in Grants to Close 2024
In November and December 2024, the following organizations were selected to receive over $4.38 million for their efforts to make a difference in our community– enhancing access to early learning opportunities, providing essential services for the aging,...
Our Neighbors Are Getting Ahead in a Just-getting-by World
Today we take time to celebrate the wins of our neighbors! St. Vincent de Paul of Rapid City recently concluded an impactful 22-session curriculum called Getting Ahead in a Just-getting-by World. This program began with 16 participants and saw six graduate. Despite...
Three Organizations Get a Piece of the JTVF Grant Pie
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...
Black Hills Find Child Care Helps Families Breathe Easier
Are you a child care or out-of-school care provider looking for a free online marketing platform? Are you overwhelmed with messages and calls and need a place to point parents to? Are you a parent or caregiver looking for care for your child and want a simple way...
Help Us Welcome Our New President and CEO Jacqui Dietrich
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...
JTVF Retires Emerging Leaders Program
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...