It's a time for giggles . . .
It's a time for reconnecting . . .
It's a time for sightseeing . . .
It's a time for togetherness . . .
MOST IMPORTANTLY . . .
It's a time for HEALING.
Operation Black Hills Cabin provides a week-long getaway for COMBAT WOUNDED
Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their immediate family to promote healing through family reconnection, reflection and fun while exploring the Black Hills of South Dakota.
NOW ACCEPTING applications for summer weeks in 2023. Complete applications along with required supporting documentation are considered on a first come basis.
It's a time for reconnecting . . .
It's a time for sightseeing . . .
It's a time for togetherness . . .
MOST IMPORTANTLY . . .
It's a time for HEALING.
Operation Black Hills Cabin provides a week-long getaway for COMBAT WOUNDED
Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their immediate family to promote healing through family reconnection, reflection and fun while exploring the Black Hills of South Dakota.
NOW ACCEPTING applications for summer weeks in 2023. Complete applications along with required supporting documentation are considered on a first come basis.
"WHY WOULD THEY BE SO KIND?"
It was a question a disabled veteran asked about the people and businesses in Custer and surrounding communities in South Dakota, who help make these getaways possible.
Founded in 2011 by a retired military couple, OPERATION BLACK HILLS CABIN is located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. It's purpose is to offer a week-long respite, to qualifying wounded veterans from the Iraq/Afghanistan campaigns, and their families, at little or no expense to them.
It provides a therapeutic environment to assist qualifying combat-injured veterans with their rehabilitation from their traumatic and stressful experiences, while serving the interest of our Nation. It also provides an opportunity for the disabled veterans to reacquaint themselves with their family in a quiet, peaceful and leisurely environment, far away from the stress and daily routine which has now become their "new normal". See "Frequently Asked Questions" tab (FAQ) for more information.
Inspired by the Oprah Winfrey Show "The Bravest Families in America"
Watch OUR STORY made possible by the SD Community Foundation. Go to the ABOUT US, IN THE NEWS tab to learn more about OBHC through other informative stories and newscasts!
CLICK HERE for APPLICATION FORM
Operation Black Hills Cabin
PO Box 855
Custer, SD 57730
605-517-1830
Email us at: operationblackhillscabin@gmail.com
124 FAMILIES FROM 35 DIFFERENT STATES
have experienced OPERATION BLACK HILLS CABIN. "It's a Healing Place!"
FROM ONE OF OUR PAST HOSTED FAMILIES:
"YES, my husband's military career ended with his final injuries. YES, we lost his way of making a living. YES, I had to quit my job to be his full-time caregiver. YES, he's a different father now. BUT, that does not define us. We are so much more. We are driving a UTV through mud getting filthy. We are playing a board game while laughing so hard we are crying. We are walking down the streets of Custer or Hill City while eating ice cream cones. We are ordering something different at the many great restaurants and trying each other's food. THANK YOU for this week. You gave us back to us."
THANK YOU, CUSTER, SD -- the community that keeps on giving!
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CUSTER HONORED AS 2015 PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR! |
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THANK YOU to all Thrivent members for their generous donations of their CHOICE DOLLARS! You have helped us make a positive impact on our very deserving wounded veterans and families! Don't let your Choice Dollars expire on March 31st! Please keep us in mind. For more information call 800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice" or visit www.thrivent.com.
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