Other Ways to Help

Pillows, sheets and blankets are an essential part of our daily work in our domestic violence shelter.
Pillows, sheets and blankets are an essential part of our daily work in our domestic violence shelter.

At Cheyenne River Indian Outreach, we are grateful to be able to accept nearly any gift that comes our way. You see, in our women’s shelter and in our youth center, we try to create a home environment. Anything you can use in your home, we can use in ours.

This includes things you might not expect, like a blow dryer, curling iron or electric hair straightener. Of course, these aren’t necessary for women who come to the shelter or for establishing a home of their own. But, when it seems your whole life is crumbling around you, being able to care for yourself and feel you look nice can be a great boost of confidence.

What other simple, unexpected things help you prepare for your day?

If you’ve ever spent time around children, you know how important and loved a toy can be. You also know that little ones require a little more specialized equipment than older kids. At Cheyenne River Indian Outreach, we can always make good use of:

Just like in your home, we enjoy relaxing with a game or movie.
Just like in your home, we enjoy relaxing with a game or movie.
  • Children’s toys: ages 0-13
  • Table top toys: ages 3-13
  • Drawing supplies: all ages
  • High chairs
  • Small baby cribs
  • Disposable diapers: all sizes
  • Baby wipes

Right now, our shelter needs:

  • Clock radios
  • Night-lights
  • Sports bras: all sizes
  • Winter clothing: coats, gloves and hats in all sizes for women and children
  • Twin bedding: mattress pads, sheets, comforters and pillows
  • Dishcloths
  • Dishtowels
  • Bath towels
  • Hand towels
  • Wash cloths

And here’s a list of things we always need on hand, and can never really have too much of:

  • Women’s underwear
  • Women’s socks
  • Liquid hand soap
  • Dish soap
  • Freezer bags: all sizes
  • Laundry soap
  • Dryer sheets
  • Facial tissue
  • Women’s deodorant
  • Hair brushes & combs
  • Hair ties/pony tail holders

Any gift you are able to share can be shipped to:

  • CRIO
    121 Landmark Ave.
    Eagle Butte, SD 57625

We’re grateful for every gift — thank you for your kindness!

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Our Mission

The Cheyenne River Indian Outreach (CRIO) mission is to eradicate violence and oppressive practices by supporting and empowering individuals, families and communities to promote justice, social change and non-violence.

Cheyenne River Indian Outreach (CRIO) is a tax-exempt
501(c)(3) organization.

Cheyenne River Indian Outreach
121 Landmark Avenue
PO Box 969
Eagle Butte, SD 57625-0969
(605) 234-3244
questions@CRIOutreach.org

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