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Partnership Seeks To Improve Life On Reservation

Partnership Seeks To Improve Life On Reservation

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“Partnership with Native Americans” is a charity organization dedicated to improving life on reservations across the country, including nine within South Dakota and a distribution center located in Rapid City.  President and CEO, Robbi Dietrich (dee-trick) says they are holding a 100-day drive to collect items that are not found or affordable for those living on reservations…

 

“Partnership with Native Americans” donated millions of dollars to the nation’s reservations, but many will point to the worsening conditions that plague Native communities.  Increased minor suicides and continued poverty are obvious among South Dakota reservations.  Dietrich says there are individuals working to change those circumstances, and a difference can be made…

 

Dietrich says the organization is trying to raise $300 to 500 thousand dollars’ worth of donations nationally.  More information can be found at native partnership dot org.

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