Earlier this year, St. Joseph’s Daughters of Tradition group was given the task of coming up with ideas for a service learning project as a way to give back to the community. The Native American youth in the group decided they wanted to raise money for the Humane Society in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Recently, they headed to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to complete the project!
Our Lakota (Sioux) girls decided to donate to the Humane Society. To raise money, the girls planned a walking taco and bake sale. The girls did all of the baking for the bake sale and group leaders assisted in getting the taco meat ready for the walking tacos. The girls had two different sales and raised over $200.00 to donate to the Humane Society. They were very proud of themselves!
While at the Humane Society, the girls were able to tour the facility, walk dogs and spend some time with the cats. The girls really enjoyed themselves and if they had been able to, I think a few of them would have come home with new pets! They did a great job and represented St. Joseph’s Indian School very well. The Human Society was very pleased with their generous donation.
St. Joseph’s Daughters of Tradition group meets two times per month. This is a great place for the girls to talk about any issues they are having. The group begins with a “Talking Circle,” which gives every girl a chance to talk about how they are doing and voice any issues or concerns they have. The girls are very engaged in the group and enjoy the time they get to spend together and the opportunity to share concerns with their peers.
As one of the leaders of the group, I am so very pleased with the girls and their effort in the service learning project!
Julie
Family Service Counselor
Great Job !