Lakota Friends Circle

09/06/2026

Every meaningful job starts with a step toward learning. Whether through traditional schooling, trade training, or mentorship, education is what prepares us for good jobs that make a real difference. Learning opens doors, builds skills, and paves the way to meaningful work.
Lakota Friends Circle supports education at every stage: from infancy to college or trade school.
https://www.lakotafriendscircle.org/education-program/

09/05/2026

Every dollar, every donated item counts. Thank you for making a difference!
https://www.lakotafriendscircle.org

09/02/2026

https://www.lakotafriendscircle.org/what-is-most-needed/food/
You know what they say: "Everyone is always a bit hungry on the reservations." Even one can of soup makes a difference.

08/25/2026

I hadn't realized there were Oglala Sioux people in all 50 states.

Oglala Sioux citizens can be found in all 50 U.S. states.

The Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST) has released this infographic showing where its approximately 55,000 enrolled citizens live across the United States.

While the largest population (about 61%) remains in South Dakota, the Nation’s traditional territory, the data shows citizens living as a nationwide network from Alaska and Washington to Florida and Maine.

Indigenous peoples exist across the continent today — both in their homelands and throughout cities and communities.

This map represents just one Indigenous Nation. The United States recognizes 574 federally recognized tribes, each with its own government, citizens, and homelands.

08/21/2026

Did you know? Rural households experience food insecurity at higher rates than the national average. Food access isn't only about producing enough food. It's also about making sure communities can reliably access it.

08/18/2026

School is starting! With SmileAssociate, Inc., your gifts to the students also benefit our mission directly—a percentage of every purchase or gift made through SmileAssociate, Inc. goes right back to supporting LFC. Every backpack filled and supply donated brings a brighter smile to a student while helping us continue our work in the community.

Join us in making this school year unforgettable! Visit our page to help with education. https://www.lakotafriendscircle.org/what-is-most-needed/current-needs-2/

Start shopping here: https://smileassociate.com/lakotafriendscircle

08/15/2026

Freshly updated lists to get a start on this Fall's in-kind donations.
To help Marty Indian School, go to https://www.lakotafriendscircle.org/organizations-we-serve/marty-indian-school/
To help the Kateri Center, the page is: https://www.lakotafriendscircle.org/organizations-we-serve/kateri-center/
For White Buffalo Calf Women's Society, use: https://www.lakotafriendscircle.org/organizations-we-serve/white-buffalo-calf-womens-society/

08/13/2026

This year's theme is: Different Contexts, Common Aspirations. We would add different culture, way of life, and yet the same goals as any young person: Good job, good friends, food at every meal, and a good roof.
How do we get there? With education!

08/11/2026

No sleepy Summer for Lakota Friends Circle! Besides the impact below, we are busy preparing for Fall, school starting, and weather cooling down soon.
Reminder: If you shop on Amazon for school supplies or household goods, remember the https://smileassociate.com/lakotafriendscircle link first.

New and updated lists for White Buffalo: https://www.lakotafriendscircle.org/organizations-we-serve/white-buffalo-calf-womens-society/

Details of the back to school needs: https://sewforkids.wordpress.com

08/05/2026

Supporting a good cause isn't just for the wealthy. While cash is most welcome, there are affordable and even free ways to help. Visit https://www.lakotafriendscircle.org/how-to-help/ to discover them.