A new hot water heater can make a huge difference to a reservation family.

Running Strong provides funding for home repairs up to $1,000. We have assisted in improvements affecting more than 175 people, 100 of whom were children, since the program began. Examples include:

• repairing burst pipes so the family isn’t forced to haul water in the snow
• replacing a leaking water heater which was causing floor collapse
• installing a new front door that keeps snow and ice from seeping in
• replacing a furnace that had become a dangerous fire-hazard.

The Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation’s location on the Northern Plains makes the repairs that we finance all the more critical. Winters in the plains are notoriously harsh, and having a reliable furnace, or well sealed doors and windows can make a huge difference in the life of a family living on the reservation. Running Strong believes that safe and comfortable homes are a key component of a healthy lifestyle, and we are committed to making such homes a reality on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.

A new window is installed in a Cheyenne River home.