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Oglala Lakota in need of clothing after series of storms
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Coats and other winter clothing donated for the Pine Ridge Reservation at Susan’s Books and Gifts. Coat drive organizer and president of the nonprofit Whiteclay Makerspace stated hundreds, estimating 700-800, of coats were donated.
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Hamilton County residents have given $290 and hundreds of coats for the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) tribe at the Pine Ridge Reservation located at the border of Nebraska and South Dakota over New Years’ weekend, according to coat drive organizer and nonprofit president Jon Ruybalid.
“There are big needs up there,” Ruybalid said. “And (it’s) just awesome the way people in Hamilton and York county just showed their true selves and responded.”
Pine Ridge Reservation had a winter storm that left behind up to 12 feet of snow, blocking road access, which required National Guard assistance, according to the Rapid City Journal and ABC news.
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