COLLABORATIONS FOR CHANGE

A strategy used by the John T. Vucurevich Foundation as a key to solving issues in Western South Dakota and the Black Hills Region. We listen, identify area problems and assist financially or through strategic leadership to help promote long term sustainable change. It is our intention to partner with area non-profits, educational institutions, government entities and other funders to make a greater impact on the community through a sense of shared responsibility among these partners.

MENTAL HEALTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE COLLABORATIVE During 2009 and 2010 we led a diverse group of community partners who invested hundreds of hours to develop a community plan to improve awareness about and access to mental health and substance abuse services. Over 40 organizations make up the Black Hills Mental Health/Substance Abuse Systems Change Collaborative. For more information on their work, please click on the links below. A printed version of the Executive Summary is available by contacting the Foundation office at 605-343-3141.

Black Hills Mental Health/Substance Abuse Collaborative Executive Summary

Black Hills Mental Health/Substance Abuse Collaborative Full Report

Black Hills Mental Health/Substance Abuse Collaborative Appendices

Black Hills Mental Health Resource Guide

AUTHENTIC YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Since 2008, a broad base of community leadership has guided the development of AYCE to implement a strategic plan which incorporates authentic youth engagement throughout Rapid City. Their mission, "YOUTH AND ADULTS: BUILDING A THRIVING COMMUNITY TOGETHER."
Involving our youth in the community, with their voice, impacting and influencing outcomes, not only helps to develop better young citizens, it makes Rapid City a better community. Their efforts are highlighted in the report below.

AYCE 2010 Annual Report