Posts by Ron Luurs

Meth: Raising awareness on Cheyenne River

Meth: Raising awareness on Cheyenne River There are so many fun things to do in life without drugs! “Our community has been battling drugs and alcohol for generations,” said Jerri, Outreach Coordinator. “But recently, methamphetamines have become a major epidemic on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. Not a lot of community members know how harmful…Read More

What is Easter like at Cheyenne River Indian Outreach?

What is Easter like at Cheyenne River Indian Outreach? I am thankful for my food and everyone else’s, because we are very lucky to get fed good and have food every day without worry. — Client, 9th grade We do everything we can to give the children at our Child Services Center the simple pleasures…Read More

How are your New Year’s resolutions coming?

How are your New Year’s resolutions coming? Pillows, sheets and blankets are an essential part of our daily work in our domestic violence shelter. At Cheyenne River Indian Outreach, we are grateful to be able to accept nearly any gift that comes our way. You see, in our women’s shelter and in our youth center,…Read More

Special Needs for Christmas and the New Year

Special Needs for Christmas and the New Year Playing outside is fun if you have warm clothes! We work hard to provide a safe, welcoming place for children and families to heal. People often ask what kinds of items we need the most, but the answer is simple — we need what you need. Things…Read More

Reaching Those in Need

Reaching Those in Need After receiving her GED in 1996, Robin worked part-time at the Dollar Store and the local mini-mart while she took an EMT course. After passing the necessary classes, she was promoted to dispatcher within the month. “One of my true passions is dispatching,” she said. “I was the first to respond…Read More

New Leadership at Cheyenne River Indian Outreach

New Leadership at Cheyenne River Indian Outreach Greg Fisher, new Director of Cheyenne River Indian Outreach, has worked as a chemical dependency counselor on the Cheyenne River Reservation since 1993. With the exception of his college years, Greg Fisher has lived his entire life in Faith, South Dakota. Just 53 miles west of Eagle Butte,…Read More

A gift from Arkansas

A gift from Arkansas “I don’t see how they manage. I really don’t.” Well into their golden years, Lowell and Sarah make regular trips to Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Trailer in tow, they deliver much-needed supplies to Cheyenne River Indian Outreach, helping women and children fleeing from domestic violence. “Lowell’s mother always gave through the…Read More

How far is far?

How far is far? Advocates at Cheyenne River Indian Outreach provide transportation to court dates and other appointments. One of the greatest challenges of living in South Dakota is the sheer distance between towns … which also means distance between everyday services. A grocery store … a drug store … a hospital. Towns large enough…Read More

Offering hope, one simple need at a time

Offering hope, one simple need at a time When Susan* woke up, it took her a moment to remember where she was … after a panicked second she remembered that she was safe, her son and daughter sleeping on either side of her, safe at last … Susan needed help last night — in the…Read More

In her own words

In her own words “I hope new kids at the center know this: I did it and you can too! I was being abused, selling drugs and stealing. But now here I am, doing something with my life.” “They were my mother, father, sister, brother … they were what my real family can never be.”…Read More