NOTES FROM THE REZ AND OTHER PLACES 12/95:
I owe an apology to all those checking our site and finding no recent
updates.
It was a pretty busy summer we have a very small staff here at the AGP
office, and much work to do. We always need volunteer office help, but Taos
is a rather remote place, and many of the AGP members who are volunteering
are from other parts of the country.
We are working long distance with some very special people, by fax and
computer.
This summer, AGP Director Gail Russell traveled to South Dakota four times
since May 20th, making a very busy Summer indeed.
SO, here's our latest update:
Pre Christmas Kids Toys, Blanket and Clothing Drive going on now in Taos, NM
and Denver, Co and I'm sure other places as well. The groups from Denver and
Taos will drive to Pine Ridge around the 14th of December .
Denver contact Person- Cyndy Morreale jmorreale@aol.com or call
303-333-7834
Taos contact person Michael Nezi nezi1@aol.com or call 505-776-8474
If you want to sent Christmas Packages right to the Rez, Here's our contact
list for distributing Toys for Children:
TOYS AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR CHILDREN
(Please mark packages for boy or girl and age range)
SEND CHRISTMAS GIFTS DIRECTLY TO:
Emma Waters and Community Iris Between Lodges
6 miles East of Allen Oglala CAPS
Allen, SD 57714 Oglala, SD 57764
Everette Lone Hill Connie LeBeau
Porcupine CAPS Office St. Michaels Church
Butte & Oblaye Communities Batesland, SD 57716
Porcupine, SD 57772
Nellie Two Bulls Karen Testerman
Wakpamni CAP Office Red Shirt Village
Payaba & Slim Buttes Communities Hermosa, SD 57744
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Elaine Quiver Eleanor Charging Crow
Foster Grandparents Program Wanblee CAPS Office
Box F Wanblee, SD 57577
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Anita Ecofeey
Lillie May Red Eagle Main St
General Delivery, Kyle, SD 57752 Wounded Knee, SD 57794
WINTER NEEDS ALSO INCLUDE:
GENERAL FUND MONEY FOR WINTER EMERGENCIES
BLANKETS, WARM CLOTHING, CHAIN SAWS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
SEWING MACHINES NEEDED BY QUILTERS
MONEY FOR ELDERLY HANDICAPPED RAMPS
WOOD BURNING STOVES
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP FOR RESERVATION
PLEASE BE SURE TO SEND IN-KIND DONATION INFORMATION TO AGP, LISTING TO WHOM,
WHAT AND VALUE.
GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS!
The 15% administration fee has been removed from
the RED OWL GIFT CERTIFICATES AND THE ELDERS EMERGENCY FUND!!
Presently, AGP is applying for foundation grants to cover the administration
of this project. The 15% did not cover the actual costs of materials and
administration of the Gift Certificates, and the Elders Emergency Fund. So we
are locating other funding to cover those costs. This means that 100% of
your Gift Certificate for food, electricity, propane or wood will go to the
recipient from now on.
CONGRATULATIONS CONTRIBUTORS!!
TO THE AGP GIFT CERTIFICATE AND EMERGENCY FUND
Over the past twelve months you have sent more than 255 gift certificates
totaling more than $ 13,000.00 in food, propane and electricity Gift
Certificates and emergency help for Elders.
Winter cold is now upon us,
and we are getting calls daily from Elders in South Dakota.
requesting Gift Certificates for food and propane
Please don't forget them this Winter.
A VERY SPECIAL GIFT BUILT ON SITE:
One of our AGP members, Robert Young of Seattle has started his own
organization, Red Feather Development, coordinating contributions from
businesses and individual donors in an effort to provide much needed housing
to the elders on the reservation. July 26, 1995 the first house was
constructed for Kathryn Redfeather, Robert's "adopted" grandma. Stone
Gossard, the lead guitar player from Pearl Jam, donated the first $10,000
toward the house, and spent a week with hammer in hand, participating in the
build, along with 14 to 18 volunteer workers who traveled from Seattle and
New Mexico. Anyone wishing to participate in the next build, contact AGP.
PINE RIDGE SHOWING STRESS OF BUDGET CUTS:
With recent budget cuts support for emergency funds are needed now more than
ever...
Oct 13th Today show (CBS) had a 5 minute expose' of the problems budget cuts
are causing on the reservation...kids going to school in condemned
buildings...kids on the reservation get half the budget of other families
around the nation...and now they are cutting back more.
YOUNG STUDENTS PROGRAM:
AGP is adding young people on the reservation who need sponsors to our
program.
There are many young students on Pine Ridge, and other places that would
appreciate a helping hand with book and materials purchasing, traveling $ for
special school trips, and various other needs. A list of young people who
need sponsors will be sent on request. Contact person: Lou Porter
Dat3328@aol.com
MATCHING FUNDS AVAILABLE TO GE EMPLOYEES:
AGP member Lisa Schultz of Marietta GA works for General Electric. She would
like to submit the Adopt A Grandparent Program to GE as a non profit program
that GE employees can gift.
GE will match any $ given by its employees.To do this it takes at least 5 GE
employees who would like to gift an organization with a combined minimum
amount of $1,000.00 a year. Are there any GE Employees out there who would
like to do this? contact Lisa email at: schultz@mindspring.com or GE dial com
is 287-6036.
FROM THE REZ:
The Morrisons are in great need of a helping hand,
Both Donald and Margie Morrisson need a wood burning stove, rolls of plastic
for winterizing, and food gift certificates. They live in a very remote area
on Pine Ridge...Material Donations may be sent UPS to:
The Morrisons c/o Marianne White Mouse Housing # 246 Wamblee SD 57577
Gift Certificates for food contact AGP .
Celeste Brings , and her daughter, Linda Brings has lupis needs Handicap
Ramp the cost is in the area of $750.00 anyone wanting to contribute?.
Elizabeth High Hawk, just received a new Handicap ramp, built by
construction volunteers Bill & Delia Cannon, Building Material provided by
AGP member Carol Berolheimer.
Eliabeth now needs a sponsor & help with food Gift certificates elizabeth
high hawk P.O. Box 39 UPS: Evergreen Housing #541 Porcupine, SD 57772
Elizabeth was born October 24, 1922. She volunteers at the Parent-Child
Center in Porcupine. She is a quilter and does beadwork and leather work. She
and her family members are interested in learning about gardening and
computers. Elizabeth needs help with her propane bill. The family needs
clothing: women's x-large; girls' pants 14, 10; tops, 10 and large; dresses,
12. And any clothing for a 24 month old girl. Men: pants 16 slim; shirts, 16.
Boys: pants, 10 slims, 5 boys; shirts 12. They can use Tylenol, hydrogen
peroxide, and gauze. The children, 1st, 6th and 9th grades, need books and
school supplies.
Amanda Morrisette needs Handicap Ramp urgently:
Amanda Morrissette
General Delivery Batesland, SD 5771
Amanda was born on 7/7/13 she needs a handicap walkway instead of steps at
her house.
Amanda is a quilter, embroiderer and makes potholders. She needs cotton
material of any kind, yarn, needles, thread and wide tape. She is also in
need of assistance with food and rent. Amanda recently has a mastectomy and
could use a size 42B padded bra. She wears size 12 pants, size large blouse
and size 6 1/2 wide shoes. Her son Joe needs pants size 34-36. Her grandson
Vine wears size 16 clothes. Her Granddaughter Jennifer wears extra-large
clothes. Her granddaughter Joni wears size 14 clothes. They need jackets and
sweaters.
Emma Waters, is part of a Spiritual family in allen SD, the community wants
to have a rummage ale to raise money for the benefit of the community (
about five families, many children) her UPS address is ; Emma Waters 6
miles east of Allen- Plenty Bear Allen SD 57714
she would like good usable clothing, blankets, sheets, household items, craft
materials, etc.
other people who need sponsors:
Gordon & martha du bray
P.O. Box 532
UPS: 100 Main St.
5 miles west of
Allen, SD 57714
Martha was born March 31, 1933, and Gordon was born September 12, 1929.
Gordon is a heart patient and especially in need of food gift certificates.
Martha is a quilter and is interested in selling her work, along with dream
catchers and key chains. Material, such as leather, beads and cotton, is
needed. They have grandchildren living at home: a third grader, shoe size 5;
Gordon, a seventh grader especially needs size 7 basketball shoes; and Mary
Lou, 15 years old, also needs basketball shoes, size 71/2. Books, pencils,
pens and a calculator for grades 2, 4, 7 and 9 would be welcome. Many small
grandkids need Pampers, sizes medium and large. The family also needs laundry
soap, shampoo, and various household items. They grow a garden each year with
radishes, squash, beets, potatoes, corn and cucumber.
Edward & Pauline Flood
Box 451
UPS: 100 Main St.
5 miles west of
Allen, SD 57714
Edward was born October 9, 1934. Pauline sews star quilts, purses, and
also does beadwork. Any materials would be appreciated. Edward and Pauline
welcome any assistance and are in special need of food, beds and furniture
and a stove. Eight of them live in a one bedroom house, with some sleeping
on the floor. Food and energy assistance can be given through our gift
certificate program. All sizes of clothing and shoes, including diapers,
are needed. Books and school supplies would also be welcome. The family
grows a garden each year and is in need of seeds. Household supplies are
needed as well. Pauline sells her quilts for $200 - $350. Key chains and
barrettes that are beaded cost between $15 and $30.
Cyrus Black Elk needs financial assistance for travel, his 5 months old
daughter is in the hospital in Bismark
There are many elders who need Wood & propane gift certificates,
You can help by contributing to the Red OWL MEMORIAL ELDERS ENERGY FUND.
AGP Benefit Breakfasts are becoming delicious, popular and a great way to
Support AGP. Last week we in Taos raised $449.00 from our Breakfast with
music, and used two bags of Waffle Mix, wild plums and apples from our trees,
some vanilla yogurt, and great time was had by all.. we fed about fifty
people, and one Angel wrote us a gift check for $200.00!! (included in the
above figure)
You can also Support AGP by taking out a membership, we will send you a
membership packet incl. elders list, and a newsletter. Or buy a T shirt,
apron, tote bag...waffle mix
contact our office by phone, mail, or Email if youd like to assist in any of
the above situations.
Send us your snail mail address and we will send you latest newsletter...
Best Regards to everyone... Gail Russell
Adopt A Grandparent Program P.O.Box 241 Taos, NM 87571 tel; 505-776-8474
Email: agpmlc@aol.com