Native American Reservation Info

Hi to all!

As I put in our newsletter, I am going to enclose more info in this blog. Some personal thoughts but more of needs, hows, and where's. Also, if there is enough interest shown, or enough need, I am setting up a sister blog with literally hundreds of crochet, knitting and sewing patterns links, free on the internet, simple, easy, quick and inexpensive. But so very appreciated. So let's get to the info.

The links to the actual sites are in the newsletter but I will repeat them here,

http://www.friendsofpineridgereservation.org/

the Yahoo group, who is so very helpful with needs and any questions is here

FriendsofPineRidgeReservation@yahoogroups.com

The needs are so varied and so immense that it can seem overwhelming. But look at the different organizations, here's the link

http://friendsofpineridgereservation.org/organizations/

These are the different sections of the reservation services. They are well-planned and welcome questions.

It's really unbelievable how the Native Americans live. The suicide rate among the young people are at least triple on the reservation than general population.
PLEASE, take a minute of your busy day and look through the site. Yes, it is my heart charity, I will readily admit it.

Anything is welcome. Anything. One pair of gloves, one pair of socks, a baby blanket, one book donated to the school. It doesn't have to be a lot. But as I read thru the living conditions, my heart broke. The shelter for battered women, the attempt to break the circle of despair and hopelessness and poverty.

I know people are hurting all over the world. But these are OUR indigenous people and they suffer silently. Please at least read thru the site. Books are readily available at Amazon.com, in used form for a fraction of the price and they will ship directly to the rez. If you can't help with products or physical items, perhaps you could help with a dollar or two to help defray shipping costs. If you can donate a couple of skeins of yarn, I will be glad to crochet a blanket or sweater out of it and send it in your name. Anything is appreciated. Anything at all. Thanks s o much. Thanks for your hearts and your time
Lisa

Get ready for some new stuff....

I am going to attempt to clean up this blog a bit and change some of the appearances, add some links, a lot more pics, a lot more blogging. So hang on, here we go!

It's been a LONG time....

But I am back. So I am crocheting for a new cause, a Native American reservation up north that really actually uses warm weather items! LOL! so I am glad about that. I hope to be posting much more often.