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Tree of Life Ministry

Organization:
Facility Type: Walk-in Resource
Status: Open

Address:
140 S. Roosevelt St.
PO Box 149
Mission, SD 57555

Region:Rosebud and Crow Creek Reservations
County/Parish:Todd



Main/General Business Number: 605-856-4266 Mission Coordinator
Website: http://treeofliferelief.org/


Mission: "Nurture the body, “Ťaċaη ḱi awaηḱiglaḱaṗi
Strengthen the Culture, Laḱol woiċuη yuwaṡ’aḱaṗo
Enhance the Spirit" Naġi ḱi yuwaṡ’aḱaṗo ”
(Translation by Chief Duane Hollow Horn Bear)


A Ministry to Native Americans
With mission sites on the Rosebud and Crow Creek Reservations

We are a 501(c)3 Relief Agency

We are sponsored by the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Federal ID Number 46-0446287. Non-Profit Tax Exemption Number 64-001-460446287E-RA-001





This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Temporary

Notes:

We are a “Volunteers In Mission” Destination

Each year over 1,000 volunteers from across the United States come to meet and serve the Lakota and Dakota people, bring assistance to the poorest group of people in the nation.

The work of our Ministry includes;

Work Projects: repairing homes and community buildings with special projects such as playgrounds, Economic Development, Food Distribution, Clothing Distribution, Meal Site

Special Activities:

Family Christmas festivals, Easter Meal, distributing school kits, winter coats, blankets, emergency assistance, and a prom dress give-away to name only a few

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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

What kind of donations are needed at Tree of Life? Here is our current 2009 list.

SEE website for list -
http://treeofliferelief.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B7E0D13DD-29D9-4332-AE9E-B0D7260B8A8C%7D

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CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES

Items for tool boxes: measuring tapes, chalk line, vice grips, pipe wrench, building square,small level, mail punch, razor knife, flat pry bar, box of assorted drill bits, spade bits
Power tools:Simple 10” power miter saw, Quality cordless drivers – minimum of 18 volts
Other:
Dust masks, eye protectors, work gloves, Paint rollers, pans and edgers
Door knobs: security, privacy and closet type
Dry wall tape – paper and mesh
New faucet sets – kitchen, bathroom and shower

HEALTH SUPPLIES

Hand soap, laundry soap, dish soap
Shampoos & conditioner, hair care products, lice shampoo
Infant products – shampoo, detangler, baby bath, lotion, powder, disposable diapers – larger sizes – 3,4,5 & 6, baby wipes, sippee cups, brush and combs
Tooth paste and tooth brushes as well as denture cleaner
Deodorant for men and women
Razors and shaving soap
Facial cleanser and acne preparations
Shower gel, hand lotion
Feminine products, toilet paper, Kleenex, napkins, paper towels,cleaning sponges and cleaning products
Towels and washcloths in good condition
Medicine cabinet items such as aspirin, children’s aspirin, muscle pain relief cream, cough drops, etc.

Consider ordering cartons from Dollar Tree Direct (877-530-8733 or at www.dollartreedirect.com) or by calling Dollar General in Winner, SD (Talk to Paul at 605-842-1073). You will avoid paying for postage if you order and have your items drop shipped to the Dollar Tree in Mitchell, SD, or The Dollar General in Winner, SD. Choose items that are $1 each or so – the more expensive types and name brands are not required. Tree of Life will be notified when they arrive and will be happy to pick them up.

SPONSOR A MEAL

Donations for sponsoring a cooked meal are happily accepted. For an entire meal, a donation of $50 -$75 will enable us to serve a delicious and nutritious meal at our Warm Welcome Co-op for 150 people.

Info Source/Changes:

Created At: Mon Jan 11 08:19:04 +0000 2010
Updated At: Sun Feb 14 23:44:36 +0000 2010
Updated By: DNug


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