2024 Dreamstarters are Telling Their Stories
Each year, 10 Native youth and their non-profit Mentor organizations are chosen to receive a grant to implement a project inspired by their dream for
December 10, 2024
Each year, 10 Native youth and their non-profit Mentor organizations are chosen to receive a grant to implement a project inspired by their dream for
John Price’s journey with Running Strong for American Indian Youth® began in 2021 when he applied for, and was selected to receive, a Dreamstarter Teacher
This holiday season, as we have done for at least a quarter century, thanks to the supporters of Running Strong for American Indian Youth®, hundreds
Running Strong’s Heat Match Program Keeps Pine Ridge Warm For tens of thousands of residents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in the Great Plains
No family should face a food crisis. That’s why Running Strong for American Indian Youth® is working tirelessly to combat food insecurity on the Pine
The Cinque Mulini IAAF cross country race, in San Vittore, Olona Italy, has seen the likes of Billy Mills, Frank Shorter, Kip Keino, and many
2023 Dreamstarter Cruz Collin of the Oglala Sioux Tribe is a second-generation scientist and activist, with a dream to address climate change and directly improve
Waníyetu (Winter) Strong isn’t just a seasonal initiative; it’s a commitment. Our mission? Ensuring 6,000 Native children and youth on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
In 2023, Dreamstarter recipient Noah Proctor of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe, embarked on a mission to bring fresh, locally grown produce to his tribal community.
Native American mothers play a vital role in their families and tribal communities, but many face challenges in accessing maternal care. That’s why this year,
For over 30 years, Running Strong has been dedicated to providing clean water to families on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. We began by delivering
The year 2023 marks a milestone in the Dreamstarter Academy program, which successfully completed its 8th year of empowering Native American youth. The Dreamstarter initiative,