Well, it is now October of 2024. We just finished our 14th year of hosting combat wounded veterans and families. To date we have had the privilege of meeting and greeting 166 families from 38 different states. We have procedures down so things continue to operate in a very smooth manner. This is due to a very committed Board of Directors and several volunteers who help with many aspects of our operation. This includes checking in the family, checking out the family, cleaning the cabin and taking care of all the maintenance and yard work. But before the families arrive is when all the marketing, contacting the sponsors, dialogue with the potential families, and visits to the Selection Committee are completed. So, we operate all year to complete our mission. We are so thankful for everyone who is involved as well as our many donors who make Operation Black Hills Cabin possible.
WE ARE BACK IN OPERATION!
Here we are ready to begin operations for the summer of 2022! Due to Covid19, we suspended operations for the 2020 summer. Many of our families scheduled for 2020 were disappointed, yet relieved, as they were "on the fence" trying to decide if they should make the trip to South Dakota. We did begin hosting families in 2021 with no ill effects. And here we are in full speed filling up our weeks in 2022. It is hard to believe that we have hosted 114 families from 34 different states since our humble beginning in 2011. We are a well-oiled machine at this point thanks to our dedicated Board of Directors and the many volunteers, donors and sponsors who help us make each week possible.
The Healing continues . . .
Here we are ready to begin operations for the summer of 2022! Due to Covid19, we suspended operations for the 2020 summer. Many of our families scheduled for 2020 were disappointed, yet relieved, as they were "on the fence" trying to decide if they should make the trip to South Dakota. We did begin hosting families in 2021 with no ill effects. And here we are in full speed filling up our weeks in 2022. It is hard to believe that we have hosted 114 families from 34 different states since our humble beginning in 2011. We are a well-oiled machine at this point thanks to our dedicated Board of Directors and the many volunteers, donors and sponsors who help us make each week possible.
The Healing continues . . .
Can it really be 2019 already?
We at Operation Black Hills Cabin have been busy getting applications approved by the Selection Committee, calling references, and scheduling weeks! We are doing this in the middle of 2 feet of snow (and more coming!) currently at the cabin. We certainly hope that you have gotten your supporting documentation sent to us and are among the applications we are scheduling for weeks May through September in 2019. This one-week respite is LIFE CHANGING and we don't want you to miss out!
We at Operation Black Hills Cabin have been busy getting applications approved by the Selection Committee, calling references, and scheduling weeks! We are doing this in the middle of 2 feet of snow (and more coming!) currently at the cabin. We certainly hope that you have gotten your supporting documentation sent to us and are among the applications we are scheduling for weeks May through September in 2019. This one-week respite is LIFE CHANGING and we don't want you to miss out!
APPRECIATION EVENING - 2018
Ok, so our 2018 season has come to an end. We hosted 18 families this summer. That was 18 opportunities to help with the healing process and help these families reconnect. We could not do this alone. Please join us on October 6, 2018 from 4-6 pm for our THANK YOU to all business sponsors, volunteers and supporters of Operation Black Hills Cabin. There will be lots of food, fun and gratitude. Please come!
Ok, so our 2018 season has come to an end. We hosted 18 families this summer. That was 18 opportunities to help with the healing process and help these families reconnect. We could not do this alone. Please join us on October 6, 2018 from 4-6 pm for our THANK YOU to all business sponsors, volunteers and supporters of Operation Black Hills Cabin. There will be lots of food, fun and gratitude. Please come!
2018 SEASON COMING SOON!
While we shovel snow, avoid ice on the sidewalks and roads, and brace ourselves for the winds, all elements of a normal "South Dakota winter", the 2018 season is fast approaching!
Although we do not host families during the winter months, we are still busy with:
* ongoing "spread the word opportunities".
* designing a new rack card.
* possible additions to "The Healing Hike".
* bringing a new board member up to date.
* processing applications.
We will be finalizing weeks for the 2018 families soon, so get your applications and supporting documentation sent in as soon as possible! Each week is scheduled on a first-approved basis.
While we shovel snow, avoid ice on the sidewalks and roads, and brace ourselves for the winds, all elements of a normal "South Dakota winter", the 2018 season is fast approaching!
Although we do not host families during the winter months, we are still busy with:
* ongoing "spread the word opportunities".
* designing a new rack card.
* possible additions to "The Healing Hike".
* bringing a new board member up to date.
* processing applications.
We will be finalizing weeks for the 2018 families soon, so get your applications and supporting documentation sent in as soon as possible! Each week is scheduled on a first-approved basis.
TRIBUTE TO OUR TROOPS
Honoring Those Who Have Served Since 9/11
Please join us for this informative educational session and "Thank You" on November 12, 2016 at the Air and Space Museum at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Operation Black Hills Cabin is partnering with the Air and Space Museum and the Black Hills Veterans Writers Group to provide a special focus on Iraq/Afghanistan veterans and the circumstances they encounter upon their return. This Tribute will consist of four returning veteran speakers who will relate their experiences in their attempt to reintegrate into family and society. Erin Dreis, Travis Bolt, Bob Liebman and Brandon Stackenwalt will provide insight into their lives and what we can do to help them and the 52,000 other wounded in action returnees from the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Refreshments will begin at 9:00 am with the program to begin at 9:30. EVERYONE is invited to attend, veteran and non-veteran. Hope to see you there!
Honoring Those Who Have Served Since 9/11
Please join us for this informative educational session and "Thank You" on November 12, 2016 at the Air and Space Museum at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Operation Black Hills Cabin is partnering with the Air and Space Museum and the Black Hills Veterans Writers Group to provide a special focus on Iraq/Afghanistan veterans and the circumstances they encounter upon their return. This Tribute will consist of four returning veteran speakers who will relate their experiences in their attempt to reintegrate into family and society. Erin Dreis, Travis Bolt, Bob Liebman and Brandon Stackenwalt will provide insight into their lives and what we can do to help them and the 52,000 other wounded in action returnees from the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Refreshments will begin at 9:00 am with the program to begin at 9:30. EVERYONE is invited to attend, veteran and non-veteran. Hope to see you there!
APPRECIATION NIGHT
a way to say THANK YOU
OBHC is hosting an Appreciation Night at the cabin on October 13, 2016, 5:30-7:30 pm. If you are a volunteer or a sponsoring business, attraction or service, please join us in a recap of the season and a get-to-know each other evening. Come celebrate the philanthropic efforts alive and well in Custer, South Dakota! Food and fun provided!
a way to say THANK YOU
OBHC is hosting an Appreciation Night at the cabin on October 13, 2016, 5:30-7:30 pm. If you are a volunteer or a sponsoring business, attraction or service, please join us in a recap of the season and a get-to-know each other evening. Come celebrate the philanthropic efforts alive and well in Custer, South Dakota! Food and fun provided!
The UPPER DECK of Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar in Custer, SD, is having a party on Saturday, the 4th of July! Come for FOOD, FUN & FIREWORKS starting at 9 pm! They are serving Appetizers, Drinks and USA Birthday cake starting at 9 pm. Come for the BEST SEAT IN CUSTER to watch the fireworks for $50 per person.
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT OPERATION BLACK HILLS CABIN!
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PHILANTHROPY IN SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota Community Foundation has put together a video highlighting Operation Black Hills Cabin as well as several other individuals who embrace philanthropy in our State. They have interviewed one of our past veteran families and have toured our cabin and the "Healing Hike". Click HERE to watch this informative video.
South Dakota Community Foundation has put together a video highlighting Operation Black Hills Cabin as well as several other individuals who embrace philanthropy in our State. They have interviewed one of our past veteran families and have toured our cabin and the "Healing Hike". Click HERE to watch this informative video.
DAR STATE PROJECT
Operation Black Hills Cabin is honored to have been chosen by the Daughters of the American Revolution as their "patriotism project". Each chapter of DAR throughout the State will conduct fundraisers and special events to say "Thank You" to our veterans. Any proceeds will go to Operation Black Hills Cabin. OBHC
made a presentation at their Regional Meetings in March of 2015. Thank You, DAR!
HEALING HIKE
"SPIRIT OF HEALING"
Mary Jo Marcy, a local Hill City resident artist, has graciously donated her bronze sculpture, "Spirit of Healing", to Operation Black Hills Cabin. It has been laid into a six foot tall rock monument as pictured and enhances the entrance to our Healing Hike. Mary Jo and her husband, Bill Birkholt, finished construction of the stone monument this spring We are so excited to have this wonderful addition to our Healing Hike. We hope that the "Spirit of Healing" will touch all of our families in their daily struggles.
MANY THANKS TO MARY JO and BILL!
"SPIRIT OF HEALING"
Mary Jo Marcy, a local Hill City resident artist, has graciously donated her bronze sculpture, "Spirit of Healing", to Operation Black Hills Cabin. It has been laid into a six foot tall rock monument as pictured and enhances the entrance to our Healing Hike. Mary Jo and her husband, Bill Birkholt, finished construction of the stone monument this spring We are so excited to have this wonderful addition to our Healing Hike. We hope that the "Spirit of Healing" will touch all of our families in their daily struggles.
MANY THANKS TO MARY JO and BILL!
OPERATION BLACK HILLS CABIN
PO BOX 855
CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA 57730
605-517-1830
www.operationblackhillscabin.org
[email protected]
PO BOX 855
CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA 57730
605-517-1830
www.operationblackhillscabin.org
[email protected]