Lakota Bridges

A Lakota family is in need of either a fan(s) or portable window AC unit. This grand-mother caring for her daughter and grand-children is in need of relief, but does not have the $400 needed for a unit to cover their home. Mom is pregnant and her two young children here in Lakota. Thank you for helping remove this barrier and supporting our students’ well-being. click on our link,  https://givebutter.com/nbLakotaand designate the  contribution to "AC"

We are seeking support to help several students with negative lunch balances. Even when students later qualify for free meals, previous balances do not go away, creating an ongoing burden for families. Clearing these balances will ensure students can access daily meals without stress and stay focused on learning and ease the financial burden on the parents. Thank you for helping remove this barrier and supporting our students’ well-being. click on our link,  https://givebutter.com/nbLakotaand designate the  contribution to "Lunch Balances” 

Two Lakota school aged children were separated from their parents after the parents were detained by ICE and immediately deported from the United States. The children and parents want to reunify in their home country. Relatives are trying to obtain money to purchase plane tickets to fly the children home. Please consider contributing to reunify these family members.  If you would like to make a donation to help us reach our goal of $600, click on our link,  https://givebutter.com/nbLakota and designate the  contribution to "Reunification."

A single mom has been through a lot of hardships in the past two years from losing her oldest son and her brother, both unexpectedly. This resulted in a lot of stress and missed work. When her youngest son had a medical emergency she no longer had sick time and had to decide to take him for the care he needed or keep her job. Mom lost her job, but recently found a new one, however, it does not start for a few more weeks. Family is hoping for assistance for electric and water bill to keep them a float until mom's first paycheck.  If you would like to make a donation to help us reach our goal of $700, click on our link,  https://givebutter.com/nbLakota and designate the  contribution to "Utilities."

Beds Needed for Lakota Family with 3 Children
A Lakota family with three children is currently in need of safe sleeping arrangements.
Requested items:
• 3 twin-size mattresses
• 1 twin bed frame
• 1 twin-over-twin bunk bed frame

All items will support the children’s immediate health, safety, and well‑being. Community assistance or donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to make a donation to help us reach our goal, click on our link,  https://givebutter.com/nbLakota and designate the  contribution to "Beds”

A Lakota family of four consisting of a single mom and three kids is in need of financial assistance for back rent. Mom shared she was a victim of domestic violence that resulted in physical injuries. Mom fled with her kids to Liberty Township for safety and secured her own housing. Dad emptied the shared bank account leaving mom without money to pay rent and bills. Mom has opened a new bank account and her future paychecks from her job will be deposited in the new account. Please consider helping this single mom pay her back rent to maintain safe housing for her and children. If you would like to make a donation to help us reach our goal, click on our link,  https://givebutter.com/nbLakota and designate the  contribution to "Rent”