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2024 Impact Recap: A Year of Support and Growth

March 20, 2025 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

The Black Hills Works Foundation team secures resources that support our participants and help further the mission of Black Hills Works. In 2024, our team of six worked together to secure funds through grants, sponsorships,…

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Taking the Plunge for a Good Cause

March 6, 2025 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

Ten Rapid City Storm Special Olympics athletes participated in the South Dakota Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge, jumping into cold water for a great cause. The athletes, all supported by Black Hills Works, were assisted in…

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Meet Steve, One of the 2025 Honorees

March 6, 2025 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

Opportunities through Community…this is our theme for 2025! Throughout the year, you will learn how people supported by Black Hills Works are connected to our community through the opportunities you make possible. These stories will…

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The Unsung Hero in the Founding of Black Hills Works

January 7, 2025 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

As Black Hills Works enters its 67th year of helping adults with disabilities thrive in Rapid City, we would like to take this opportunity to recognize someone who has been overlooked in Black Hills Works’ history:…

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The Works Released!

November 21, 2024 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

Our final issue in 2024 of The Works now available! In this issue, you’ll meet Rodney who has called Black Hills Works home for 50 years! This issue of…

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The Works Released!

August 22, 2024 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

Our third issue of The Works in 2024 is now available! In this issue, you’ll meet Todd and Jenny, Black Hills Works participants who have been married for 23 years…

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Plan Today for a Secure Tomorrow

August 3, 2024 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

“Make-A-Will Month,” observed each August, serves as an excellent reminder about the importance of future planning for loved ones and causes that matter to you. Planning for one’s own mortality is uncomfortable, and, for many…

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Mary and Paul Rodrigues: Grateful for Peace of Mind

July 17, 2024 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

Mary and Paul Rodrigues had successful careers in Northern California, and Mary’s daughter, Angie, had a job and coworkers she loved. Other supports for Angie, however, were limited, and crime was on the rise in…

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The Works Released!

June 18, 2024 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

Our second issue of The Works in 2024 is now available! In this issue we announce the release of Journeys of Hope, a collection of 65 stories introducing you to 65…

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All-Ability Arts Benefit EVERYONE

June 17, 2024 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

From outside, the large brown building that houses Flutter Productions gives little indication of the colorful magic that happens inside its doors. But when performers, volunteers, and theater students fill the space, new possibilities and…

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