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Our Work


Over the past 20 years, we have become one of the most effective American Indian nonprofits, providing direct services and tackling the toughest challenges in massively underserved American Indian communities.  

We invite you to learn more about the many ways we are bringing change to Indian Country.

 
YOUTH PROGRAMS

Youth ProgramsHelping today's American Indian youth to become tomorrow's leaders.

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WATER WELLS

Clean Water Providing Oglala families with a much-needed source of fresh potable water near their homes.

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Helping Kids Start the School Year Right With School Supplies Its that time of the year again! Running Strong is gearing up to send American Indian children back to school with the supplies they need.
Learn more about our School Supplies Program...
 
HOUSING PROGRAMS

Housing ProgramsHelping families acquire safe housing in overcrowded and underserved communities.

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SEASONAL PROGRAMS

New backpacks filled with school supplies given to children withoutCreating hope and joy with holiday parties, toy drives, school supplies, and more.
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ORGANIC GARDENS
Organic GardensPromoting self-sufficiency and making healthy diets possible.
Diabetes and other health problems related to poor diet are rampant on Indian Reservations. Running Strong addresses problems created by lack of access to healthy food through: organic community gardens, family gardens, communal greenhouse programs.
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CULTURE AND LANGUAGE

Culture and Language PreservationEnsuring that future generations will know the wisdom of their ancestors.

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Food DistributionDistributing food, hygiene items, and more in communities accross the United States.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH

womens healthReviving cultural knowledge for American Indian women to promote healthy and traditional lifestyles.

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EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE
down-linesRunning Strong provides heat assistance, matching grants and emergency relief to help American Indian families survive the winter on the Great Plains.
Find out how you can help our winter relief efforts...
 


Running Strong for American Indian Youth - American Indian Youth Running Strong
8301 Richmond Highway, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22309
703-317-9881 - Fax: 703-317-9690
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We meet the
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of America's most
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Running Strong was awarded the Best In America seal from Independent Charities of America
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