Food
Opening of a New Food Pantry on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
After much anticipation, the Oyate Ta Kola Ku Food Pantry is now almost ready to open its doors on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Announced
May 9, 2025
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Regular donations such as monthly giving and workplace giving provide consistent and reliable support for the programs you care about.
In addition to providing reliable support to American Indian communities in need, becoming a monthly donor has many other benefits. It is convenient and easy for you, since setting up your donation is quick and effortless with our online form. You get to choose the amount, and we will charge your checking account or credit card each month. It also saves money and helps the environment! With monthly giving there are no more paper envelopes, checks, stamps, or gas for driving to the post office. It additionally helps us reduce our fundraising expenses, so even more of your donations go directly to our programs.
If you would like to set up a monthly donation to Running Strong for American Indian Youth® you can do so online on this page or you can contact our Development Team to set it up. Please contact them via email at donorsupport@indianyouth.org or call 703-317-9881 ext. 138.
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California SECC – Code # 2815
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New York SEFA – Code # 999-00039
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Your company can help Running Strong create opportunities for and empower American Indian communities across the country, either through a corporate grant or a more customized support package.
Each year, Running Strong raises over $3 million in order to create sustainable change in Native communities. Our focus areas include safe housing, basic needs, culture and language preservation, Dreamstarters, emergency assistance programs, organic gardens and food, schools and youth centers, women’s health, and seasonal programs.
Our goal is to build the capacity of communities, grassroots American Indian organizations, and individuals to leverage their strengths to solve problems.
Your company can help us reach this goal through your corporate support grant. Your funds can either support a specific program or the general operation of our agency.
Running Strong for American Indian Youth also understands many corporate partners want more involvement beyond writing a check. They want their employees to feel connected and invested in the causes they choose to support. That’s why our team will work with your company to tailor your support partnership to fit your company’s goals and needs, if you’d like to contribute with this more customized option.
Specific corporate support opportunities can include:
Running Strong’s program involvement reaches far and wide. With our longstanding partnerships in Indian Country, we want to work with your company and staff to create sustainable change in Native communities across the country.
Thank you for building awareness and raising funds to help create lasting impact in the lives of American Indian people, especially Indian youth.
To find out more about our corporate support opportunities, please contact Anita Uyehara at Anitau@indianyouth.org.
Have you considered making a gift of stock to Running Strong for American Indian Youth?
Appreciated securities can make an attractive gift asset, often allowing for larger gifts than would otherwise be possible.
Your deduction would be the fair market value of the shares and you will avoid paying capitol gains tax on the appreciation.
You can donate whether your shares of appreciated securities are held in certificate or in a brokerage account.
If interested, please contact:
Ashley S. Hargrove, Vice President, Senior Registered Client Associate
The Optimal Service Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
1021 E Cary St. 22nd Floor
Richmond, VA 23219; (804) 782-3789
Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC. Wells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor.
After much anticipation, the Oyate Ta Kola Ku Food Pantry is now almost ready to open its doors on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Announced
Starting in June, Running Strong for American Indian Youth® will once again be operating our Summer Youth Feeding Program (SYFP) in three communities on the
This spring, the Oyate Ta Kola Ku (OTKK) Community Center on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation will offer various classes to help celebrate Lakota crafts and
In 2021, the median household income for American Indian households on reservations in the lower 48 states was $42,224, lower than that of Mississippi, the
Healing and Preserving Water: A Dream in Action Since its founding, Running Strong for American Indian Youth has upheld a powerful and simple belief: clean
In the heart of Bowler, Wisconsin, where a single building houses an entire school district—from daycare to high school—Donald King is doing far more than
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Appreciated securities can make an attractive gift asset, often allowing for larger gifts than would otherwise be possible. Your deduction would be the fair market value of the shares and you will avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation. You can donate whether your shares of appreciated securities are held in certificate or in a brokerage account. Contact our Development team at (703)317-9881 for more information.
Have you considered making a gift of stock to Running Strong for American Indian Youth?
Appreciated securities can make an attractive gift asset, often allowing for larger gifts than would otherwise be possible.
Your deduction would be the fair market value of the shares and you will avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation.
You can donate whether your shares of appreciated securities are held in a certificate or in a brokerage account.
If interested, please contact:
Ashley S. Hargrove, Vice President, Senior Registered Client Associate
The Optimal Service Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
1021 E Cary St. 22nd Floor
Richmond, VA 23219; (804) 782-3789
Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC. Wells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor.
Give to Running Strong via your company matching gift campaign, or your federal, state and donor choice workplace giving campaigns. Our identification number changes from campaign to campaign so look for us under “A” for American Indian Youth Running Strong®
Regular donations such as monthly giving and workplace giving provide consistent and reliable support for the programs you care about.
Join the Dream Catcher Society Our monthly giving program, the Dream Catcher Society was formed in 2006 and is an important way to make a monthly gift and provide reliable support.
In addition to providing reliable support to American Indian communities in need, becoming a monthly donor has many other benefits. It is convenient and easy for you, since setting up your donation is quick and effortless with our online form. You get to choose the amount, and we will charge your checking account or credit card each month. It also saves money and helps the environment! With monthly giving there are no more paper envelopes, checks, stamps, or gas for driving to the post office. It additionally helps us reduce our fundraising expenses, so even more of your donations go directly to our programs.
If you would like to set up a monthly donation to Running Strong for American Indian Youth® you can do so online on this page or you can contact our Development Team to set it up. Please contact them via email at donorsupport@indianyouth.org or call 703-317-9881 ext. 138.
All new Dream Catcher Society members receive a handmade dream catcher from Running Strong in honor of your commitment.
Workplace Giving Campaigns
You can also give to Running Strong via many state and donor choice workplace giving campaigns. Our identification number changes from campaign to campaign so look for us under “A” for American Indian Youth Running Strong®
American Indian Youth Running Strong participates in these state* workplace giving campaigns:
Arizona SECC – Code # ST860
California SECC – Code # 2815
Michigan SECC – Code # UD22-6793
New Jersey SECC – Code # 4412
New York SEFA – Code # 999-00039
Pennsylvania SECA – Code # 8000-0018
Virginia CVC – Code # 6857
Washington CFD – Code # 052436
Wisconsin SECC: Dane County & Statewide – Code # 6764
Wisconsin SECC: Milwaukee – Code # 0211
We understand that many corporate partners want more involvement beyond writing a check. They want their employees to feel connected and invested in the causes they choose to support. That’s why we will work with your company to tailor your support partnership to fit your company’s goals and needs. Here are some ideas of what your company can support!
Your company can help Running Strong create opportunities for and empower American Indian communities across the country, either through a corporate grant or a more customized support package.
Each year, Running Strong raises over $3 million in order to create sustainable change in Native communities. Our focus areas include safe housing, basic needs, culture and language preservation, Dreamstarters, emergency assistance programs, organic gardens and food, schools and youth centers, women’s health, and seasonal programs.
Our goal is to build the capacity of communities, grassroots American Indian organizations, and individuals to leverage their strengths to solve problems.
Your company can help us reach this goal through your corporate support grant. Your funds can either support a specific program or the general operation of our agency.
Running Strong for American Indian Youth also understands many corporate partners want more involvement beyond writing a check. They want their employees to feel connected and invested in the causes they choose to support. That’s why our team will work with your company to tailor your support partnership to fit your company’s goals and needs, if you’d like to contribute with this more customized option.
Specific corporate support opportunities can include:
Running Strong’s program involvement reaches far and wide. With our longstanding partnerships in Indian Country, we want to work with your company and staff to create sustainable change in Native communities across the country.
Thank you for building awareness and raising funds to help create a lasting impact in the lives of American Indian people, especially Indian youth.
To find out more about our corporate support opportunities, please contact Anita Uyehara at Anitau@indianyouth.org.