SO, WHAT IS THE CATCH?
There is NO catch. As long as you qualify, as listed below, Operation Black Hills Cabin wants YOU! Because you have sacrificed so much to
insure freedom for the rest of us, OBHC as well as the town of Custer and the surrounding Blacks Hills area, would like to say "thank you for
your service." We know your life has been forever changed due to your injuries. We also know that the lives of your family members has also been affected. It is our mission to provide you and your family with a one-week respite in our cabin located in Custer, South Dakota, for you to reconnect with your family away from your daily routine. We hope that you will find the peace and tranquility to help in your healing process. All you need to do is GET HERE! Due to the generosity of our donors, grants awarded to us and fundraisers, we have been able to provide partial transportation reimbursement to each family upon arrival. Please check out the Photo Gallery under the ABOUT US tab to get a glimpse of what you might see and do during your week with us.
HOW DO I QUALIFY?
Military service in any post-9/11/2001 military operation including but not limited to: Operation Enduring Freedom (OED), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation New Dawn (OND), Operation Odyssey Dawn (OOD), NATO's Operation Unified Protector (OUP), Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), Operation Freedom's Sentinel (OFS), NATO's Operation Resolute Support (ORS), Operation Enduring Freedom - Trans Sahara (OEF-TS) or Operation Juniper Shield (OJS).
COMBAT INJURED with a minimum of 30% (copies of award letter and DD Form 214 or current PCS orders are required with application).
OR a Soldier Recovery Unit Member with required documentation.
Submit Application online from the Home page of this website or print and mail. After submitting your Application, you must provide us with the required
documentation as listed on the Application form. We will take it from there and be in contact with you.
IS THE CABIN WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
The cabin is wheelchair accessible, with wide doorways and a roll-in shower.
IS THERE AN AIRPORT IN CUSTER?
Rapid City Regional Airport is the closest commercial airport with daily flights serviced by most major airlines. It is an hour drive away.
WHAT ABOUT PETS AND SMOKING?
The cabin is 100% non-smoking. No pets are allowed, unless they are service animals.
ARE THERE MEDICAL FACILITIES?
Custer Regional Medical Center (one block from cabin)
Rapid City Regional Medical Center (40 miles north of Custer)
Hot Springs VA Hospital (32 miles south of Custer)
Ft. Mead VA Hospital (70 miles north of Custer)
WHAT WILL THIS RESPITE COST?
The lodging is at no cost. Several local restaurants offer free meals and many area attractions offer free admission. Other expenses, such as transportation to and from OBHC, souvenirs, etc. are the family's responsibility. However, partial travel reimbursement is given upon arrival.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Print off the Application found on the Home page of this website. Mail it to us with all requested information filled in and all required
documentation attached. You may also submit your Application on-line. However, the required supporting documentation must either be mailed or scanned and emailed. No action will be taken on your Application until all supporting documentation is received. Your Application will be reviewed, references will be called, and you will then be contacted by us. Please alert your references to expect a telephone call from us.
WHAT WEEKS ARE AVAILABLE?
We operate from May through September of each year. Your week-long respite will run from 9 am on Sunday until 9 am on the following Saturday.
Weeks are scheduled on a first-come basis. Get your Application in as soon as possible.
WHAT OTHER HOUSING IS AVAILABLE IN THE AREA FOR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS WHO MIGHT WANT TO VISIT?
This opportunity is for you and your immediate family to reconnect. Immediate family is defined by those included on your award letter. Custer has
many hotels/motels/cabins available. Some have even offered discounts to families of the guests of Operation Black Hills Cabin.
Visit www.custersd.com.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
Operation Black Hills Cabin is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. We are 100% volunteer based and volunteers are needed in many areas! If you are
interested, there is a place for you! See the Get Involved tab on this website for more information.
HOW CAN I DONATE?
See the Donate tab on this website for more information regarding donations. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax deductible.
HOW DO I CONTACT YOU?
By mail - Operation Black Hills Cabin, PO Box 855, Custer, SD 57730
By telephone - 605-517-1830
Email: operationblackhillscabin@gmail.com
Website: www.operationblackhillscabin.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/operationblackhillscabin
There is NO catch. As long as you qualify, as listed below, Operation Black Hills Cabin wants YOU! Because you have sacrificed so much to
insure freedom for the rest of us, OBHC as well as the town of Custer and the surrounding Blacks Hills area, would like to say "thank you for
your service." We know your life has been forever changed due to your injuries. We also know that the lives of your family members has also been affected. It is our mission to provide you and your family with a one-week respite in our cabin located in Custer, South Dakota, for you to reconnect with your family away from your daily routine. We hope that you will find the peace and tranquility to help in your healing process. All you need to do is GET HERE! Due to the generosity of our donors, grants awarded to us and fundraisers, we have been able to provide partial transportation reimbursement to each family upon arrival. Please check out the Photo Gallery under the ABOUT US tab to get a glimpse of what you might see and do during your week with us.
HOW DO I QUALIFY?
Military service in any post-9/11/2001 military operation including but not limited to: Operation Enduring Freedom (OED), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation New Dawn (OND), Operation Odyssey Dawn (OOD), NATO's Operation Unified Protector (OUP), Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), Operation Freedom's Sentinel (OFS), NATO's Operation Resolute Support (ORS), Operation Enduring Freedom - Trans Sahara (OEF-TS) or Operation Juniper Shield (OJS).
COMBAT INJURED with a minimum of 30% (copies of award letter and DD Form 214 or current PCS orders are required with application).
OR a Soldier Recovery Unit Member with required documentation.
Submit Application online from the Home page of this website or print and mail. After submitting your Application, you must provide us with the required
documentation as listed on the Application form. We will take it from there and be in contact with you.
IS THE CABIN WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
The cabin is wheelchair accessible, with wide doorways and a roll-in shower.
IS THERE AN AIRPORT IN CUSTER?
Rapid City Regional Airport is the closest commercial airport with daily flights serviced by most major airlines. It is an hour drive away.
WHAT ABOUT PETS AND SMOKING?
The cabin is 100% non-smoking. No pets are allowed, unless they are service animals.
ARE THERE MEDICAL FACILITIES?
Custer Regional Medical Center (one block from cabin)
Rapid City Regional Medical Center (40 miles north of Custer)
Hot Springs VA Hospital (32 miles south of Custer)
Ft. Mead VA Hospital (70 miles north of Custer)
WHAT WILL THIS RESPITE COST?
The lodging is at no cost. Several local restaurants offer free meals and many area attractions offer free admission. Other expenses, such as transportation to and from OBHC, souvenirs, etc. are the family's responsibility. However, partial travel reimbursement is given upon arrival.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Print off the Application found on the Home page of this website. Mail it to us with all requested information filled in and all required
documentation attached. You may also submit your Application on-line. However, the required supporting documentation must either be mailed or scanned and emailed. No action will be taken on your Application until all supporting documentation is received. Your Application will be reviewed, references will be called, and you will then be contacted by us. Please alert your references to expect a telephone call from us.
WHAT WEEKS ARE AVAILABLE?
We operate from May through September of each year. Your week-long respite will run from 9 am on Sunday until 9 am on the following Saturday.
Weeks are scheduled on a first-come basis. Get your Application in as soon as possible.
WHAT OTHER HOUSING IS AVAILABLE IN THE AREA FOR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS WHO MIGHT WANT TO VISIT?
This opportunity is for you and your immediate family to reconnect. Immediate family is defined by those included on your award letter. Custer has
many hotels/motels/cabins available. Some have even offered discounts to families of the guests of Operation Black Hills Cabin.
Visit www.custersd.com.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
Operation Black Hills Cabin is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. We are 100% volunteer based and volunteers are needed in many areas! If you are
interested, there is a place for you! See the Get Involved tab on this website for more information.
HOW CAN I DONATE?
See the Donate tab on this website for more information regarding donations. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax deductible.
HOW DO I CONTACT YOU?
By mail - Operation Black Hills Cabin, PO Box 855, Custer, SD 57730
By telephone - 605-517-1830
Email: operationblackhillscabin@gmail.com
Website: www.operationblackhillscabin.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/operationblackhillscabin