The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation faces significant challenges when it comes to food security. A recent Washington Post article highlighted these issues, focusing on RF
Running Strong for American Indian Youth® introduced our Dreamstarter Teacher grant program in 2017. This program aims to support the dreams of Native youth by
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss, along with feminine hygiene products, are basic needs that are simply unaffordable for too many Native American families and women
Nearly 100% of children living on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation qualify for the free federal meals program. This means that while in school students
By the time our 10-week Summer Youth Feeding Program (SYFP), which began on June 3 and ends this Friday, August 9, 19,600 meals and “take-n-go”
Running Strong for American Indian Youth is excited to announce the 2024-2025 Dreamstarter Teacher grant recipients! This year, we have selected 12 educators to receive
Beginning this month, Running Strong for American Indian Youth® will begin shipping 9,000 elementary and junior high school backpacks filled with school supplies to tribal
“Look at Mills! Look at Mills!” 60 years ago, the announcers’ voices rang out as Billy Mills, a virtually unknown contender, sprinted into first place
Since its inception nearly 40 years ago, Running Strong has made it its mission to empower and create a positive impact on our Native American youth. Through
Dear Running Strong family and friends, I am reaching out with Donna Janell Bowman to introduce you to our new children’s book we co-authored titled:
2023 Environmental Justice Dreamstarter Autumn Harry (Numu, Diné) and her mother Beverly Harry (Diné) recently hosted the third “Journey of a Water Protector” gathering in
Hope Gamble (Diné) of Nazlini, Arizona, was just 14 years old when she was selected as one of the youngest Running Strong for American Indian
