Let me know if this sounds familiar. “What an exhausting day! All I want to do is go home, eat dinner, and relax”. When I get home, I look through the fridge, move over the expired milk to reach the leftovers from a week ago, then open the lid, wince at the smell, and throw it out. I head over to look in the pantry: Cans of vegetables, rice, noodles, and pasta sauce fill every shelf. I take a step back and think to myself, “A house full of food and nothing to eat. What to do?

Opportunity, dignity, financial security, job security, and hope. Well-paying and meaningful jobs create economic opportunity and break the cycle of poverty on Pine Ridge Reservation. For years, the people of the Pine Ridge Reservation and One Spirit have been working on the Charging Buffalo Meat Processing Facility , a beacon of hope in a food desert and a community that needs employment opportunities. Charles Bamm Brewer, a.k.a. Captain Oglala Nation, and his staff are star

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For 20 years, One Spirit has worked diligently with the Lakota people to improve food and economic security on Pine Ridge Reservation. We started with at-home meal delivery services but expanded over time to include employment programs, job skills trainings, community gardens, and, more. Over two decades, One Spirit has helped the Lakota people provide many meals, deliver many bundles of firewood, build homes, and learn many skills necessary to become self-sufficient. The Cha

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The Karl May Festival hosts hundreds of thousands of people each year to showcase Native American culture.

There are 44 DAYS until Memorial Day and we want to share a brief overview of the programs that will benefit from a donation today.

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In the heart of Pine Ridge, the Charging Buffalo Meat Processing Facility (CBMPF) is more than just a place of employment for the Oglala Lakota people; it's a beacon of hope, offering a chance at redemption and a pathway to a brighter future. Jeri Baker, Executive Director of One Spirit, recently visited the facility and was deeply moved by the stories of transformation she encountered. Learn more about the Charging Buffalo Meat Processing Facility Program In this blog post,

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I have long learned to respond quickly to urgent situations on the Pine Ridge Reservation, especially those that involve a need for food...