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Running Strong is excited to announce our fourth class of Dreamstarters! These 10 remarkable young people have dreams to promote science & the environment in their communities, and together we can make these dreams come true.
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Meet the Spring 2018 Dreamstarter Teachers - a group of inspiring educators who are working towards bettering the lives of their Native students!
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Meet the Fall 2017 Dreamstarter Teachers- a group of inspiring educators who are working towards bettering the lives of their Native students!
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The Oyate Teca Project is committed to enhancing the well-being of children and families by offering effective programs and activities. We were proud to formalize a partnership with them in 2016, making them a Running Strong field office.
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Dreamstarter Teacher is a grant program that gives educators working with a majority of Native students up to $1,000 each for a project to help their students learn. Meet the Spring 2017 cohort!
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In 2016, we introduced a new project to help jumpstart more dreams for American Indian students: Dreamstarter Teacher.
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Chat Live on 11/14/17 at 6pm Eastern Standard Time.
Join Running Strong staff and some previous Dreamstarters to talk about Dreamstarter Year 4: Science & the Environment
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Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. You can find out if your company has a matching gift policy on our site!
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Support the dreams of Native youth by making a gift to the Dreamstarter™ program.
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Running Strong is giving away fifty $10,000 grants over the next five years to jumpstart the dreams of American Indian youth.
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Have you considered making a gift of stock to Running Strong for American Indian Youth®?
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Dreamstarter grants are designed to help American Indian youth make a dream come true.
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Find answers in our Frequently Asked Questions section.
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Running Strong is giving away fifty $10,000 grants over the next five years to jumpstart the dreams of American Indian youth.
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Dreamstarter applicants and Mentor Organizations team up to apply for a Dreamstarter grant together. Each Dreamstarter Application must be signed and submitted by both the Applicant and the Mentor Organization.
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Get involved in celebrating and commemorating Billy Mills' 50th Olympic Gold Anniversary!
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There are so many ways to support Running Strong's important programs helping American Indian youth - and some of them are fun!
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Billy Mills, Oglala Lakota (Sioux), was raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. An Olympic gold medalist and Running Strong's National Spokesperson, he has dedicated his life to serving American Indian communities.
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Interested in the Reservations Tour but still have questions? Watch videos of past tour participants as they share their experience with you!
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Meet Board Member Clyde B. Richardson
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Meet Board Member Ashley Wahiaronkwas Morris
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Meet Board Member Katsi Cook
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Meet our Treasurer, Emil Her Many Horses
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Meet the Chairman of Running Strong's Board of Directors, James O'Brien, Esq.
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Whether you have an extensive background in American Indian issues and history, or are learning about them for the first time, Running Strong has recommended reading suggestions for everyone.
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At Running Strong we truly value your feedback and encourage you to contact us with your questions, thoughts and concerns.
This is your charity!
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A charity you can trust. American Indian Youth Running Strong is a proud member of:
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Thank you for your interest in joining the Running Strong for American Indian Youth team. Please see below for a current list of available positions and volunteer opportunities with us.
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Check out Running Strong's publications to learn more about our programs and development.
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Running Strong for American Indian Youth® is firmly committed to being a good steward of your generosity.
It is very important to us that you stay informed of how your contribution is spent and of all new developments concerning our programs and the American Indian youth they support.
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Consider leaving a lasting legacy that will help American Indian children of future generations. Offering a gift in your will is an incredible way to support Running Strong's cause.
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Thank you Federal Employees for choosing #11876 in the Combined Federal Campaign to support Running Strong and our important programs.
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Regular donations such as monthly giving and workplace giving provide consistent and reliable support for the programs you care about.
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The Running Strong for American Indian Youth® Board of Directors is a supervising entity comprised of volunteer board members who perform the following functions in their respective governance roles. Learn about our Board of Directors and our dedicated staff.
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With your support, we can raise a new generation of American Indian leaders who inspire positive change in their communities. Make a secure credit card donation to Running Strong today.
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This policy discloses what information is gathered about you when you visit our organization's network web sites or correspond directly with us. It describes how we use that information and how you can control it.
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We want you to be able to give in more than one meaningful way. Here are five easy ways you can support Running Strong without spending a dime!
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For one incredible week, join Running Strong on an exclusive tour of the programs you read about in our newsletters and on our website. Explore a hidden part of America and immerse yourself in Lakota culture.
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Subscribe to our email list and like us on facebook to receive the latest updates about Running Strong. Also, become more educated about American Indian history and contemporary issues to gain a better understanding of the communities that we serve.
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We encourage you to get involved with Running Strong! Below you will find details on staying informed, our annual reservations tour, our charity marathon team, and other exciting ways to support our work.
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Donations are welcome in a three methods, please read to learn how to donate over the phone, online or in the mail!
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Help us create a better future for American Indian youth. With your support, we can raise a new generation of American Indian leaders who inspire positive change in their communities.
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American Indian Life varies from reservation to reservation and from tribe to tribe. Here is a look into two reservations we have worked with since Running Strong for American Indian Youth's infancy, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation.
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Billy Mills, Oglala Lakota (Sioux), was raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. An Olympic gold medalist and Running Strong's National Spokesperson, he has dedicated his life to serving American Indian communities.
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Running Strong's mission is to help American Indian people meet their immediate survival needs – food, water, and shelter – while implementing and supporting programs designed to create opportunities for self-sufficiency and self-esteem.
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Learn about how Running Strong's programs are creating opportunities for and empowering American Indian communities across the United States.
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Running Strong for American Indian Youth® is one of the most effective and respected American Indian nonprofits in the nation. With the help of our donors and committed supporters, we create lasting change in the lives of American Indian people, especially Indian youth.
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Many American Indian communities are impoverished, with some tribes reporting unemployment as high as 85%. While it is important to know these economic challenges, it is also important to know that tribes are dynamic, open to new ideas, and committed to improving their communities and their children’s future.
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There are 566 federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and villages in the United States, each with their own culture, language and history. Running Strong supports and respects all Native peoples, cultures, and traditions.
Billy and Nicholas Sparks co-wrote the book Wokini: A Lakota Journey to Happiness and Understanding. Now in its eighth printing, the book uses traditional Indian legends to teach life lessons about gaining happiness. 
Billy was awarded the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal by President Obama, for his work with Running Strong. The Presidential Citizens Medal is the second highest civilian award in the United States. It recognizes individuals "who [have] performed exemplary deeds or services for his or her country or fellow citizens."
Billy is also a devoted husband, father, and grandparent. He has been married to Pat Mills, a talented artist and owner of Studio Tupos, for over 50 years. They are the proud parents of three daughters and many grandchildren.
