"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 respites 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, except for transportation.
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!
We are now taking applications for weeks in 2017. Get your application and supporting documentation to us as soon as possible for your choice of dates!
CLICK HERE for APPLICATION FORM
Operation Black Hills Cabin
PO Box 855
Custer, SD 57730
605-517-1830
Email us at: operationblackhillscabin@gmail.com
THANK YOU, CUSTER, SD -- the community that keeps on giving!
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