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THE ANNUAL RESERVATIONS TOUR

Seeing is believing on the Running Strong TourCome with us on Running Strong's 23rd Annual Tour, September 9-15, 2012. Seeing is believing on the reservations tour!

Explore a hidden America and immerse yourself in Lakota culture.

Don't just read about the need in Indian Country - witness 25 years of progress firsthand!
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Americorps VISTA Volunteer Opportunity with Running Strong
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Spread the word! We're recruiting an AmeriCorps® VISTA member for the second year of our Vista project to continue assisting in capacity-building activities. It's an ideal program for someone fresh out of college looking to gain experience and make a difference! Applications are due in May so help us recruit today! VISTAs are full time volunteers who build the capacity of nonprofits. Our volunteer term of service will be June 2012 - July 2013.

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GIVE THE GIFT THAT SUPPORTS FAMILY ORGANIC GARDENING PROGRAMS

support organic gardensWe made it! Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and a large gift from a tribal company, Ongweoweh Corp., we have MET our Organic Gardens Challenge of raising $5,000 which will be matched to provide $10,000 to our organic gardens on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation!

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WATER WELLS

Clean Water Providing Oglala families with a much-needed source of fresh potable water near their homes.

For many living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, their closest source of clean running water is miles away from home.

Over the past 25 years, Running Strong has drilled 395 water wells on the Pine Ridge!

The Lakota People say "Mni Wiconi" which means "Water is Life". We believe there is no greater gift for a family than a source of fresh potable water - the gift of life.

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JOIN TEAM RUNNING STRONG - THE MARATHON TEAM
JOIN TEAM RUNNING STRONGRun for the future of Indian youth!
Run (or walk) in the Marine Corps Marathonâ„¢ in Washington, DC or participate in any race nationwide as part of TEAM RUNNING STRONG!
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NEW JEWELRY AT THE RUNNING STRONG E-STORE

coral-onyx-lady-necklace-tnShop the Running Strong E-STORE for beautiful hand crafted jewelry and more. 100% of the proceeds go towards our programs, so you can give a gift that makes a difference.

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5 EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT RUNNING STRONG

Five easyways you can support Running  without spending a dime!Five easy ways you can support Running Strong without spending a dime!

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