Manderson and Wounded Knee Next "Amidst an increasing number of news reports detailing cases of fraud involving charities working on behalf of Native people, the organization One Spirit has advanced its efforts to improve the lives of children on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation by erecting a youth center in the community of Allen.â€œWe have been working with the Lakota people for awhile to pull together a youth center. It really started with the folks in Allen as they approached us,â€ said Jeri Baker of One Spirit. One of the things that has been big on our list is a youth center, something that we can use to provide the type of care that youth need,â€ she added." "The organization which has been operating on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation for about ten years, stated mission is to help assist Native people in reinvigorating culture..." Read the rest of the article in the Lakota Country Times.





"Youth center in Allen nears completion | KOTATV.com Rapid City, Black Hills, So Dak. Gillette Sheridan KOTA Territory News"



"Youth in Allen will now have a safe place to hang out and seek support."



See the Kota News interview with elder and community leader, John DuBray. Community leader John DuBray smiles as he watches his dream come true.

Wish List Items Still Needed

As we near the grand opening of the Youth Center in Allen on March 28, there are still some items needed to complete the furnishings on the inside. Would you please consider sponsoring one of the items? View and Download the Wish List PDF