Practical ways to Help American Indians

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Oglala Sioux Tribe Victims Assistance
in Indian Country (VAIC)
The Oglala Sioux Tribe Victims Assistance in Indian Country (VAIC) program provides direct services to victims of crimes and promotes coordinated public and private efforts to aid victims within the community of Pine Ridge Reservation. The people served are victims of assault, child physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, elderly abuse, homicide and other crimes against persons.

VAIC clients have been traumatized by the crimes committed against them and VAIC helps them through the healing process. Among other things, VAIC provides counseling and referrals to shelters and related support services, provides advocacy to the criminal justice court, works with the State Attorney and the FBI, and provides personal advocacy, advising victims of their rights and remedies.

Last fiscal year they serviced almost 900 people, and each year the number increases. VAIC is run by a director and 3 staff members, including one who is an elderly advocate fluent in the Lakota language. VAIC is funded by the Department of Justice and is not a 501(c)(3).

The VAIC /client relationship can be long term. The clients are young and old, male and female. The needs of these victims are great, including material needs. To this end, VAIC provides donated clothing and household goods, food and other grocery type items to assist those in distress.

Donation suggestions:
Afghans, blankets and quilts of all sizes--new or gently used
Arts and crafts supplies
Baby foods and formula
Backpacks--new or gently used
Bed linens twin, full, queen--new or gently used
Clothing for infants through elders
Coats, jackets, sweatshirts and warm winter gear for infants through elders--new or gently used
Depends
Diaper wipes
Diapers
Household items and small appliances
Laundry soap and dish soap
New socks and underwear, infant through elders
Nonperishable foods of any type
Personal hygiene products, first aid and medicinal items
School supplies
Shoes and slippers for infants through elders--new or gently used
Toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue, plastic trash bags, plastic storage bags
Towels--new or gently used
Toys, puzzles, dolls--new or gently used
Please consider using online vendors such as www.a-u-l.com, www.walgreens.com, www.netgrocer.com, and www.mexigrocer.com to purchase and have food items shipped directly to VAIC. Some online sources for toilet paper, paper towels and cleaning supplies are www.staples.com, www.officemax.com, www.officedepot.com, and www.drugstore.com

FoPRR cannot verify delivery of your boxes. When shipping your donations via U.S. Mail, please purchase delivery confirmation, or use your shipping service's tracking system.

Do not use Styrofoam for packing materials. New large size trash bags serve well as padding and are reusable.

Remember, if you are sending anything liquid please double wrap it and seal well in a plastic bag.

Ship your donations to:
Via UPS or FedEx:

Victims Assistance in Indian Country
100 Main St., Hwy 18
Behind Fire Station
Pine Ridge, SD 57770

Via U.S. Mail:

Victims Assistance in Indian Country
P. O. Box 5025
Pine Ridge, SD 57770

www.friendsofpineridgereservation.org/organizations/vaic.shtml

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A coalition addressing
domestic violence, sexual assault, & stalking
in Oklahoma Indian Country
MISSION STATEMENT

We as Spirits of Hope are uniting and promising:

To EDUCATE Oklahoma Tribal Communities on issues of domestic violence and sexual assault.

To EMPOWER the individuals that have endured and survived domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

To PROTECT our Indian families from domestic violence and sexual assault.

To STRENGTHEN individuals, families, and communities by utilizing traditional values.

To ADVOCATE a united approach toward the prevention and intervention of domestic violence and sexual assault.

VISION STATEMENT

We model a commitment to the roots of our traditions promoting healing of the family and spirit of all Native Americans through safety and empowerment.