CONNECT WITH US
- Check out KNBN/NBC 's "Connect With Us" segment that aired on October 16, 2023 on YouTube. Add operationblackhillscabin to the search and you will find our most recent video. We always appreciate the opportunity to "get the word out" to the general public and to the many qualified veterans and families. To qualify, veterans need to be at least 30% combat wounded from any post 9/11/2001 military operation. The application is on the first page of this website and can be submitted directly from this website. All information is listed on the application for additional documentation needed. If you are a qualifying veteran or know of someone who is, who would benefit from our week of reconnection and healing, please encourage them to apply.
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Board member, Deb Hanagan's article on Operation Black Hills Cabin was recently published in the August issue of the national VFW Magazine. Deb is a retired Army Colonel and a volunteer with Operation Black Hills Cabin. We are so fortunate to have Deb on our Board. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and a willingness to help in many ways. Thank you, Deb! Read Deb's article below:
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THANK YOU MATTHEW HOLSEN AND KELOLAND TV for an informative video highlighting the family of Jason and Amanda Meyer, of Kranzburg, SD, during their stay at Operation Black Hills Cabin in 2015. Check it out on YouTube, Operation Black Hills Cabin
Panel of speakers at the Tribute To The Troops event on November 12, 2016.
FIRST FAMILY FROM SOUTH DAKOTA!
After hosting 42 families from 21 different states, we finally hosted our first family from SOUTH DAKOTA! We were to honored to have Jason and Amanda Meyer and their two daughters from Kranzburg, SD, at the cabin during the summer of 2015. Their touching story can be found on YouTube, Operation Black Hills Cabin.
SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION released a newly produced video telling THE STORY about OPERATION BLACK HILLS CABIN. Watch this video link from our ABOUT US/VIDEOS tab. OBHC'S video was the first of fifteen videos to be released throughout the year. Read the following Press Release for more information.
SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW VIDEO SERIES
(PIERRE, S.D.) – The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) is proud to announce a new video series promoting philanthropists and philanthropic initiatives in South Dakota. The videos are the result of a partnership between the SDCF, OTA and Passenger Productions. A total of 15 videos have been created to inspire, motivate and educate the public about philanthropy in our state.
“South Dakotan’s have amazing stories to tell, but are sometimes too humble to promote the great work they are doing,” said Buddy Seiner, Community Development Officer for the SDCF. “We believe that storytelling will not only inspire others to give back to their community or favorite cause, but will also prompt them to tell their own story and multiply the good in our state.”
The first two videos to be released will feature Operation Black Hills Cabin and the Ty Eschenbaum Foundation. Operation Black Hills Cabin was established in 2011 as a way to thank qualified combat-disabled veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. They are granted a one week respite for their immediate family in a three bedroom, two bath cabin in Custer, S.D. Ty Eschenbaum started his foundation in 2011 to provide financial support to youth cancer survivors and their families. Additional videos will be released each month and may be found at sdcommunityfoundation.org or weareota.com.
“We are utilizing videos to showcase how residents in the OTA region Live, Play, and Do Good,” said Hugh Weber, President of OTA. “We enjoy telling stories about our region’s leaders, and look forward to hearing how others have been inspired by them.”
Since 2009, OTA has served as a collaborative network for the region’s creative class, offering extraordinary experiences and engagements that educate, empower, and serve as a catalyst for community-builders and change agents to improve the lives of all people living in MinnesOTA, North DakOTA, and South DakOTA.
The South Dakota Community Foundation is a public non-profit organization established in 1987. The Foundation commingles money from 700 funds for investment and administration purposes. Earnings from $230 million are available for distribution for non-profit, charitable and scholarship purposes.
SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW VIDEO SERIES
(PIERRE, S.D.) – The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) is proud to announce a new video series promoting philanthropists and philanthropic initiatives in South Dakota. The videos are the result of a partnership between the SDCF, OTA and Passenger Productions. A total of 15 videos have been created to inspire, motivate and educate the public about philanthropy in our state.
“South Dakotan’s have amazing stories to tell, but are sometimes too humble to promote the great work they are doing,” said Buddy Seiner, Community Development Officer for the SDCF. “We believe that storytelling will not only inspire others to give back to their community or favorite cause, but will also prompt them to tell their own story and multiply the good in our state.”
The first two videos to be released will feature Operation Black Hills Cabin and the Ty Eschenbaum Foundation. Operation Black Hills Cabin was established in 2011 as a way to thank qualified combat-disabled veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. They are granted a one week respite for their immediate family in a three bedroom, two bath cabin in Custer, S.D. Ty Eschenbaum started his foundation in 2011 to provide financial support to youth cancer survivors and their families. Additional videos will be released each month and may be found at sdcommunityfoundation.org or weareota.com.
“We are utilizing videos to showcase how residents in the OTA region Live, Play, and Do Good,” said Hugh Weber, President of OTA. “We enjoy telling stories about our region’s leaders, and look forward to hearing how others have been inspired by them.”
Since 2009, OTA has served as a collaborative network for the region’s creative class, offering extraordinary experiences and engagements that educate, empower, and serve as a catalyst for community-builders and change agents to improve the lives of all people living in MinnesOTA, North DakOTA, and South DakOTA.
The South Dakota Community Foundation is a public non-profit organization established in 1987. The Foundation commingles money from 700 funds for investment and administration purposes. Earnings from $230 million are available for distribution for non-profit, charitable and scholarship purposes.
SAVING FAMILIES AND RELATIONSHIPS --- check out Custer, South Dakota's "Way To Say Thank You" from South Dakota Public Broadcasting Reporter, Cara Hetland.
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DOWN COUNTRY ROADS: We were featured in the 2014 January - February issue of Down Country Roads Magazine published by Southern Hills Publishing, Inc., story entitled "Providing Respite for Wounded Warriors" by Norma Najacht. This was a very touching story and well worth your time and effort to locate a copy to read. Back copies of Down Country Roads can be obtained at the Custer County Chronicle in Custer. |
CITIZENS OF THE YEAR: In January of 2014, Pat and Jeff Baird were selected as Custer's Citizens of the Year due to their tireless efforts involving Operation Black Hills Cabin. This was a well-deserved honor bestowed on our Co-founders! OBHC has in so many ways brought the residents and businesses in Custer and the surrounding area together to say THANK YOU and show our gratitude to those who have given so much.
SPIRIT OF DAKOTA AWARD: In October of 2013, our Co-founder and President of the Board, Patricia K. Baird, was presented the Spirit of Dakota Award by the spirit of Dakota Award Society. They annually honor one woman, whose leadership qualities, courage, strength of character and community commitment illustrate the best of South Dakota womanhood. The women nominated for this award are role models who promote the social, civic, cultural and/or educational advancement of others. As recipient of this award, Patricia K.Baird has made a very large difference in so many people's lives especially the families hosted by Operation Black Hills Cabin.
BLACK HILLS PIONEER: Operation Black Hills Cabin was featured in the November 4th issue of the Black Hills Pioneer newspaper. Click HERE to view the complete article.
SIOUX FALLS ARGUS LEADER has reported on the Frontier Fund set up for the State of South Dakota's 125th anniversary. OBHC was very fortunate to be selected to receive one of seventeen grants given to nonprofits. Our hosted families in 2015 will benefit from this award by receiving partial payment for their transportation costs.
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]