When most of us think of Giving Tuesday, we think of donating money online. We don't always realize that straightforward financial contributions are only one piece of the puzzle.
This Giving Tuesday, we'd like to share the Cheyenne River Youth Project's "Alternative Giving" solutions with you. They're vital to our ongoing mission here on the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation, and some of them might surprise you.
When you make a purchase in our Keya Gift Shop online, you're doing more than supporting CRYP through one of our vibrant social enterprises. You're also supporting a real-life classroom for our teen interns, and you're supporting our local Lakota artistic community.
When you purchase tickets in this year's Star Quilt Raffle, you have an opportunity to win an authentic, handmade Lakota star quilt christened "Sugar Plum." Proceeds from ticket sales support CRYP — and Cheyenne River Lakota artist Bonnie LeBeaux.
You can bring Santa Claus to Cheyenne River through this year's Wo Otúh'an Wi Toy Drive! We have several ways to help Santa, from adopting a "Dear Santa" letter to selecting most-request gifts from our Amazon wish list.
You also may give your time. Our volunteers have been part of the CRYP family since we opened our doors more than 32 years ago, and we would love to have you join us.
One of the most powerful things you can do for CRYP doesn't cost a thing — share our website within your own networks, and help us spread the word!
To that end, we also encourage you to be part of our active and growing Facebook community, and invite your friends to do the same! (You also can find us on Instagram and Twitter).
That's not all! Click here to learn more the additional ways you can give to CRYP; we also provide information below on how you can sponsor birthday cakes, make in-kind donations, and even support CRYP through online shopping tools such as AmazonSmile.
Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of our children.
Philámayeye!
Thank You.
