John T. Vucurevich Foundation Awards $700,000 to Uplifting Parents
Rapid City, S.D. Catholic Social Services (CSS) has been awarded a two-year, $700,000 grant from the John T. Vucurevich Foundation (JTVF) to operate the Uplifting Parents program.
Uplifting Parents helps low-income single parents complete postsecondary degrees and certificates. Participants receive mentoring, monthly stipends, financial literacy education, childcare coordination, and crisis-diversion case management. It is the only program of its kind in western South Dakota.
For many years, the CSS Annual Gathering has brought our community together to share agency updates, recognize exceptional service, and thank the people who make our mission possible.
This year, we are carrying that purpose forward in a new way. After considering how CSS can more effectively share its work with supporters across western South Dakota, we have decided not to hold an Annual Gathering this fall. Instead, we will introduce a new annual Impact Report and increase personal outreach from our team.
Jim Kinyon to step down as Catholic Social Services Executive Director
After 31 years as the Executive Director of Catholic Social Services, Jim Kinyon has submitted his resignation. “It has been a tremendous honor to be a part of Catholic Social Services for more than three decades. I would like to offer my gratitude for the support and dedication of so many people, and celebrate the numerous milestones that have been achieved,” Kinyon said. “A few of the significant accomplishments that come to mind would include the acquisition of a new office, a significant expansion of our services, the growth in the professionalism of the team and a major increase in the numbers of people served throughout western South Dakota.
Catholic Social Services Rapid City Wins $633K Innovation Challenge
Catholic Social Services Rapid City (CSS) was announced as a winner of the Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) Social Innovation Challenge. CSS will receive a $633,333 grant to expand the successful Uplifting Parents program...
