It makes economic sense.

$1 = $7

The Harvard Business School Association of Oregon showed that for every $1 invested in Friends of the Children, the community benefits over $7 in saved social costs. Helping one child saves the community $900,000.

Donate a tax-deductible gift to Friends of the Children - He Sapa today!

Meet the Friends of the Children He Sapa Wakaneja Ta Wolakota Team.

Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle

Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle

Executive Director

Linda Bad Yellow Eyes

Linda Bad Yellow Eyes

Operations Director

Trivia Afraid of Lightning-Craddock

Trivia Afraid of Lightning-Craddock

Program Director

Aimee Pond

Aimee Pond

Director of Programs & Partnerships

Richard "Hmuya Mani" Two Dogs

Richard "Hmuya Mani" Two Dogs

Cultural Advisor “Interpreter of the Sacred”

Jennifer Red Owl

Jennifer Red Owl

Professional Mentor “Relative”, Rapid City

Isaiah Weasel Bear

Isaiah Weasel Bear

Professional Mentor “Relative”, Rapid City

Marlin Medicine Horse

Marlin Medicine Horse

Professional Mentor “Relative”, Oglala Lakota Nation

Coleman Eagle Elk

Coleman Eagle Elk

Professional Mentor “Relative”, Rapid City

Marissa Danforth

Marissa Danforth

Professional Mentor “Relative”, Rapid City