Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends (Quakers)

The tribal chair woman at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation has declared a “state of emergency” for her people because of youth suicide, alcohol, drugs and a general bleak outlook on life by the tribal members. There really is nothing there for them to look forward too and housing in general is horrible, jobs are hard to find etc.

Our church (Living Waters Ministry) is planning to bring our youth group of 12 kids to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to help in any way we can. Other ideas include bringing “Spirit Jam” a concert series featuring Christian hip hop, break dancers, and Native American culture and drumming for Jesus there.

I think some of things we could bring to help are every day items such as baby food, diapers, bathroom items, clothes for babies, blankets, clothing for adults, shoes, coats etc.

Living Waters Ministry has set up a bank account at Sterling Savings under “Pine Ridge Donations Account.” Please help get this word out to your local church or other organizations etc, that might consider helping us?

First and foremost please pray for healing on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. If God/Creator leads you to help with this fundraiser or send supplies, we would be glad to have your help. If God/Creator leads you to donate to this cause you can do so at any Sterling Savings bank at account #59980382804.

If you have any idea’s, or would like more information we can be contacted by this email.

WanMniAwacin@aol.com

or by phone or text at (509)-499-0516

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration in this urgent matter.

Duane Garvais-Lawrence
Youth Pastor Living Waters Ministry