ONE SPIRIT

For years, a basic household chore that many take for granted, washing a basket of clothes, has been an exhausting day-long trial for families across the Pine Ridge Reservation. With vast distances, limited in-home plumbing, and few working facilities, doing laundry has routinely meant packing up the car at dawn, driving up to 100 miles roundtrip, and spending scarce gas money just to reach an off-reservation wash station. This spring, that reality began to shift in a big way

To dismantle the reservation food desert, we must secure the community today. Our network of three active food pantries in Pine Ridge—strategically located in Allen, Manderson, and alongside the Buffalo Meathouse—serves as the immediate stabilizing force for the Lakota people. These locations are not merely charity distribution centers; they are community-operated lifelines that provide the strength and breathing room required to build permanent, self-sustaining infrastructur

In the heart of a brutal South Dakota winter, where temperatures regularly plunge below zero, a home is more than just a building—it’s a lifeline, a shelter from the cold. Recently, that lifeline was severed for dozens of our neighbors in a series of devastating events. Over the last several weeks, three separate fires, like the one to the left, and a severe weather incident have left approximately 73 people homeless in the middle of a life-threatening freeze. Two trailers in

It is 1964, and the world is tuned in to watch the Tokyo Olympics. Tamakhóche Thehíla (Billy Mills) is rounding the corner of the track...

We’re pleased to announce a new initiative to address the lack of employment and vital services on the reservation—the Lakota Empowerment...

Imagine waking up before dawn and walking out to your car, if you have one, on a cold morning. You’ve loaded it with your family’s...

The vision of self-empowerment is at the core of one of our most vital programs on the reservation: workforce development.

In July, 7 kids from Pine Ridge travelled to the Greater Boston Area for 9 days of summer fun and learning!

Recently, the Allen Youth Center closed for several days in order to receive a little TLC and we couldn't be happier with the outcome!

There are several new gardens on the reservation that are taking root and beginning to provide organic and nutritious food for the community

There is currently one food pantry operating in Allen that feeds hundreds of individuals every month.

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,

Greetings to our dear supporters and advocates of One Spirit, We're thrilled to kick off our IMPACT series with a heartwarming...

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

No one deserves to go hungry. For nearly two decades, our Food Distribution Program has stood as a beacon of hope on Pine Ridge Reservation, tirelessly working to provide nutritious food to those in need and combat the food desert that has long plagued this community. In partnership with the Lakota people, we are embarking on a transformative 3 to 5-year plan to foster self-sufficiency and eradicate the "food desert" designation. Central to this plan is regenerative agricult

WITA NAJIN BASKETBALL COURT WITA NAJIIN means STANDING TOGETHER in Lakota. This basketball court will serve as a place where family and...

Interior Walls are up! Walls are up and the interior systems are starting to come together, but there is still a lot of work that needs...

The Allen Youth Center (AYC) on the Pine Ridge Reservation has been a beacon of hope for the local youth, providing them with a safe...

We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully met our fundraising goals for Phase One of AYC 2.0! Thanks to your unwavering...

A few weeks ago, we announced the launch of a regenerative agriculture project which features new gardens and fruit trees that will one...