Home For The Holidays

(The Ryckman Children)

Home for the Holidays, is a phrase the Ryckman Family truly experienced this holiday season. The night before Thanksgiving, Eugene, his wife and their five children moved into their brand new five bedroom home located at McGuigan Ranch in Spearfish.

The Family had hopes that they would be moved in before the Thanksgiving Holiday and although the home was unfurnished the family woke up in their home Thanksgiving Day.

The family was able to relocate from a small apartment in Lead to a five-bedroom two-bathroom home in Spearfish.

The family is very thankful for their new home. Eugene stated that the best part about it is he knows his kids have a permanent place to grow.




The family purchased the home with the assistance from NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources, South Dakota Rural Development, and Dakota Land Trust. The Ryckmans were the 800th family to recieve assistance from NeighborWorks. Eugene stated that NeighborWorks made the process very easy and understandable. The Family will own their home and lease the Land from Dakota Land Trust. Dakota Land Trust takes the cost of land out of the home allowing the family to afford a house that that will fit all of their needs.

Welcome to your New Home!

NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources Kid Weird Event provide donation to Food Bank

NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources Kid Weird Event provide donation to Food Bank
November 15, 2010

November 15, 2010- NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources annual Kid Weird Event collected and delivered over ten pounds of canned goods and a monetary donation of $64 for the Lord’s Cupboard.

Kid Weird is a free annual Halloween event for the community to come and enjoy. In return NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources asked that attendees donate canned food or monetary donation to help stock our local food pantry.

NeighborWorks Community Coordinator Sharon Martinisko stated “It is great to be able to bring folks together for a fun even, while helping our neighbors in need.

The Lords Cupboard accepts donations Monday from 9am-11:30am and Thursday from 3pm-5:30pm.

NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources would like to thank all of the volunteers and sponsors that made Kid Weird a successful event and thank all of the attendees that brought donations for the Lord’s Cupboard.
If you would like more information on the Lord’s Cupboard contact the Lord’s Cupboard at 605-584-3263 or Sharon Narem at 605-722-8640

NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources Stimulates the Economy

NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources Stimulates the Economy

Deadwood, SD – October 7, 2010 Rural Development State Director Elsie M. Meeks and Area Director Tim B. Potts were in Deadwood today to present Neighborhood Housing Services of the Black Hills, Inc. DBA NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources (DHR) with three USDA Rural Development program funding awards.

“The federal funding will assist NeighborWorks DHR with completing final additions and improvements to their existing building, further economic development in western South Dakota, and assist in providing low cost, high quality and timely repairs for eligible homeowners,” said Meeks. “The funding represents the Obama Administration’s ongoing commitment to ensure that rural communities attract capital investments that lead to homeownership, business development and job creation.”

The three Rural Development awards presented today include a Community Facility Direct Loan of $150,000 which will be leveraged with an applicant contribution of $23,764 for a total of $173,764 which will assist with completing the second phase of the renovation to the existing building that houses their services; a Housing Preservation Grant of $54,518 to provide available loan and grant information, construction consulting and other housing related assistance – this grant will assist approximately 42 families; and a Intermediary Relending Program Loan of $750,000 to assist rural businesses and entrepreneurs obtain the financing they need to thrive, grow and create jobs.

“This is a very exciting day for NeighborWorks DHR! Thanks to USDA Rural Development we are enjoying a classroom for Homebuyers Education; we have funding to assist very low income homeowners with necessary repairs to their homes, and these funds will enable us to provide construction loans to build affordable homes for the low income families living and working in our communities,” said Joy McCracken, Executive Director of NeighborWorks DHR.

USDA Rural Development has eight offices in the state that assist rural communities. Office locations include a state office in Huron, along with area offices in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Watertown, and Yankton.

USDA, under its Rural Development mission area, administers and manages more than 40 housing, business and community infrastructure and facility programs through a network of 6,100 employees located in 500 national, state and local offices. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. Rural Development has an existing portfolio of more than $134 billion in loans and loan guarantees.

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First Interstate Bank Donates $18,500 to NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resouces

First Interstate Bank Donates $18,500 to
NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources.

DEADWOOD, SD (10/27/10) – First Interstate Bank President Shawn Rost and Credit Analyst Samantha Childress, presented a check in the amount of $18,500 on behalf of First Interstate Bank and The First Interstate Bank Foundation, to NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources Executive Director Joy McCracken.

NeighborWorks is a non-profit organization with a mission to create decent, safe, and affordable housing in Black Hills Communities by offering free Homebuyer’s Education classes, credit counseling, and housing rehab services. The donation proceeds from First Interstate Bank will benefit NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources community outreach programs which strive to organize block club, Paint the Town, Kid Weird, and Warm and Safe.

Joy McCracken Executive Director of NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources stated “We appreciate the continued support from First Interstate Bank and for having the foresight to understand the benefits of homeownership and the positive outcomes it has on our families and communities. Through these strong partnerships our programs and services will continue to flourish.”

Since 1992, NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources has provided a variety of programs and services that has assisted more than 800 low-and moderate-income families with the purchase of their homes. First Interstate’s on-going generosity provides financial support for the continuation of such programs and services to benefit the residents of our communities.

First Interstate Bank was the first to show their support and help kick off NeighborWorks Annual “Campaign for Neighborhood”. Shawn Rost stated, “We are pleased to show our continued support of the mission of NeighborWorks, we know these funds will be used to assist families in achieving the dream of homeownership in Western South Dakota”.

For more information about NeighborWorks’ programs and services, call 578-1401 or visit its website at www.neigborworksdhr.org.

Whats going on in your Community?

Calendar of Events


October 29th- Kid Weird, Deadwood Chamber Pavilion. 4pm-8pm, Costume contest at 6pm.

November 4th- Casino Royal, Golden Hills Resort 5pm-8pm. Ten Dollars at the door. Food and Fun Provided,

November 9th- Deadwood Neighborhood Council meeting at 5:30pm located at the NeighborWorks Office. Contact Sharon for more information at 605-578-1401


Get Ready for the holiday season with your neighbors and let your Block be the best dressed during the Holiday season!

Upper Main Block CLub- November 20th

Burnham- November 27th

Rodeo Grounds- November 27th

Peck Garden- November 27th.

Presidential Neighborhood- November 28th (Soup Social to follow decorating)

Holiday Season is coming up and NeighborWorks and the Block Clubs know how to celebrate. Please contact Sharon or Stephany if you have an event that you would like added to the


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How Can You Save

How Can you Save
Here are several no- or low-cost weatherization measures homeowners can undertake to reduce their energy use this winter season.
o Turn down your thermostat to 68 degrees* or lower, or install a programmable thermostat. Depending on what you set your thermostat at and for how long, you could save 8 percent of your home’s heating energy consumption during the heating season.
*You may need to keep the thermostat set higher than 68 degrees for health reasons if a baby or elderly person is in the house.
Reduce water heater temperature setting.
o Set the water heater temperature as low as possible, but follow manufacturer recommendations for specific appliances.
o Insulate water heaters that are 10 years old and older, and hot water pipes.
Reduce hot water use.
o Install low-flow (two-gallons-per-minute or less) showerheads and faucet aerators.
o Take showers, not baths.
o Repair leaking faucets and water lines.
o Wash full loads of laundry and use cold water.
o Wash full loads of dishes. Select the energy-saver cycle, or simply open the dishwasher door once the cycle is complete to let the dishes air dry.
Let the sunshine in.
o Open the shades and curtains to allow sunlight to warm the inside of your home. Close them at night to help keep warm air in your home.
Clear a Space
o Clean air registers, baseboard heaters and radiators. Make sure they are not blocked by furniture, carpeting, drapes or other items.
“Most of us are familiar with recycle and reusing, but how often do we think of the third R - REDUCE? ‘Reduce’ is probably the most important of the three Rs because, if we reduced, it would limit the need to recycle and reuse.”
Catherine Pulsifer, from The “Reduce” of Recycle and Reuse

Warm and Safe

Black Hills Power’s weatherization program, in partnership with NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources and Western South Dakota Community Action, assists selected customers who are unable to weatherize their own homes and also shares information about measures that customers can take to make their homes more energy efficient. Volunteers from Black Hills Power and NeighborWorks teamed up to provide this service to fifty households throughout Western South Dakota.

“NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources has worked to ensure our community members have decent, safe and affordable homes since 1992,” said Sharon Martinisko, Community Outreach Coordinator for NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources. “The weatherization partnership creates an opportunity to bring individuals in our community together to help homeowners in need throughout the Black Hills make their homes more energy efficient. Community volunteers make this event possible and successful.”
Over twenty volunteers came together on Saturday to help seven residents throughout Lead, Central City and Deadwood. Volunteers changed out light bulbs, caulked windows and cracks, installed insulation, wrapped water heaters, and covered windows. Black Hills Power donated all of the supplies including a new storm door for a Deadwood resident.

“Helping customers make informed energy decisions is a priority for Black Hills Power,” said Chuck Loomis, vice president, operations for Black Hills Power. “Energy consumption can be reduced through proper home weatherization and energy efficiency tactics. Many measures are simple to do, and most homes can be weatherized for approximately $100 or less.”

NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources would like to thank all of their partners and volunteers for Warm and Safe this year. It is community efforts
like this that show how important volunteering can be through out our communities. Warm and Safe

Baker Family

The Baker Family is the sixth family to move into a Dakota Land Trust home. Thanks to the partnership with South Dakota Housing Development Authority, Rural Development, Dakota Land Trust and NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources, the Baker’s were able to move into a home that would fit their family needs.
When asked what the best part about owning a home is, Kellie explained “it has been so wonderful having our own home finally, a home that is sound and affordable, it has been so great to be able to pay our bills and make ends meet at the end of the month and still have a home that is enjoyable and the right size”.
The family has been busy making their house a home. The kids have a big yard to play in and Ted was able to build the garage, with the help from his family and the Christian Motorcycle Association. CMA volenteered their time and helped build the structure.
Dakota Land Trust would like to thank all of the partners that worked hard to help the Baker family get into a home. We can’t wait to see all the wonderful opportunities that owning a home will bring their family.



DAKOTA LAND TRUST HAS HELPED MAKE THE DREAM OF
HOMEOWNERSHIP POSSIBLE FOR 11 FAMILIES!
6 FAMILIES IN HOMES
5 HOMES UNDER CONSTRUCTI

Lead/Deadwood Lions club and NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources joined forces to help provide a wheel chair ramp for Deadwood resident Mike Ray. Mike suffered from a stroke that has left him in a wheel chair. Thanks to the volunteers
of the Lions Club, and the Rehab loan from
NeighborWorks®, Mike and his wife Carolisa had a wheel chair ramp waiting for them when they got home from the hospital.
Carolisa stated that she is so thankful for the Lions Club’s hard work. She was unsure of how she would get her husband in and out of their home. The stairs wrapped around both sides, leaving it very difficult to accommodate a wheel chair. “Even with the rain they completed the ramp, and they did a spectacular job, we are more than thankful”.
The Lion’s Club members put a total of 101 man-hours into the 42inch ramp; they had six volunteers from the Lead/Deadwood area and four from Rapid City. Cris Dittes a Lead/Deadwood member stated that everyone had a good time, and it was a worthy cause to be involved in. The Lead/Deadwood Lions Club does various volunteer projects that serve the Black Hills area. Cris said that we follow our slogan “ We serve”.
The giving did not stop here, the remaining materials from the wheel chair ramp are being donated to another resident that was recently injured and needs materials for a wheel chair ramp. The Rays said that they know how expensive materials are, and want to help another community member out to keep the circle going.
NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources would like to thank the volunteers that helped Mike and Carolisa build their wheel chair ramp. Their hard work shows what a great community we live in, and is proof that volunteering can bring communities together

Paint the Town

For Immediate Release:
Media Contact:
Erin Sabers
NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources
Community Outreach Coordinator
erin@nhsbh.org
605-578-1401

Paint the town
May 4, 2010- NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources is looking for volunteers to donate their time from June 7th through the 12th. Volunteers will help residents from Spearfish, Lead, Deadwood and Sturgis, paint their home.
NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources is a private non-profit organization that works to assist families with their dream of homeownership and revitalize communities to improve the quality of life. NeighborWorks has sponsored Paint the Town since 1994. The event helps selected residents receive a fresh coat of paint on their homes. The event is co-sponsored by South Dakota Housing Development Authority's "Paint South Dakota" program and Deadwood Historic Preservation and has been held in the communities of Central City, Deadwood, Edgemont, Hot Springs, Lead, Spearfish, Sturgis and Rapid City. Since 1994, volunteers throughout our communities have painted over 74 homes. We need you
If you or anyone you know would like to volunteer their time, please contact NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources.
For more information on the Paint the town or any other programs that NeighborWorks Dakota Resources offers please contact
NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources
795 Main Street
Deadwood S.D 57732
605-578-1401


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May Day Event!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources®
Stephany Valkenburg
605-578-1401
Stephany@nhsbh.org
www.nhsblackhills.org
May Day Family BBQ
Deadwood, S.D, May 1 — Spring showers bring May Flowers, the rain and snow could not stop a spring celebration. NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resouces ® welcomed spring by hosting their first annual May Day Celebration. Families from Deadwood and surrounding areas gathered at Deadwood Stage Run to welcome spring and plant spring flowers. Children and adults enjoyed the afternoon with a free family BBQ, crafts, and games.
The families that participated created their own May Day baskets and learned why we celebrate May Day. Although the traditions for May Day vary from place to place, the tradition that has stuck for centuries is sharing the beauty of spring.
Six-year-old Augstina Coatney was one of the children that attended the May Day Celebration. She said that she really enjoyed planting the flowers and making her basket, but her favorite part was flying her new kite.
Even with the light snow falling down, the wind was just right to fly the kites high in the sky.
NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources Marketing Director, Stephany Valkenburg stated, “The purpose of The May Day Family BBQ is to celebrate the value of community and help bring residents together. Even though we did not have the perfect spring weather we had a successful event, we can’t wait to do it again next year”.
NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources® would like to thank Coca Cola Bottling Company, Lyn’s Dakota Mart, Dakota Territory Federal Credit Union, and First Western Bank for their donations.
The May Day Celebration is just the kick off for the summer events that NeighborWorks has planned. NeighborWorks will also participate in Paint the Town, and Plant the Town in June. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about any of the programs that NeighborWorks offers please contact.
For additional information, Contact: Neighbor Works Dakota Home Resources ®
Stephany Valkenburg
605-578-1401
Stephany@nhsbh.org

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For Immediate Release:

Media Contact:

Stephany Valkenburg
NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources
Marketing Director
stephany@nhs.org

605-578-1401


Local Sturgis Resident gets a Home Makeover

February 22, 2010-Local Resident gets a home makeover thanks to NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources. NeighborWorks® completed a rehab project to help make a Sturgis home safe for single mom and her children.

Tiffany Bailey contacted to NeighborWorks regarding the safety of her home. Her basement bathroom had visible mold, and she had concerns about the electrical wiring. Being a single mother of three and with another one on the way, the home improvements needed would be too costly for Tiffany to afford by herself. Thanks to NeighborWorks her home was able to get the makeover that it needed at an affordable cost. NeighborWorks helped replace the kitchen floor, finished the basement and complete electrical upgrade. The home also had a complete mold remediation to ensure the air was clean for Tiffany and her boys. Tiffany is very thankful for the rehab assistance that was provided by NeighborWorks, “I cannot begin to express my gratitude to the people at NeighborWorks; especially to Robert Thorp. I can come home every night and know my boys are breathing fresh air and that we are living in a safe environment”.

NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources is a private non-profit organization that works to assist families with their dream of homeownership and revitalize communities to improve the quality of life. Through partnerships with South Dakota Housing Development Authority and USDA Rural Development, NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources receives funding to provide rehab assistance to low to moderate income families. The rehab program offers assistance to residents like the Bailey family and offers a variety of programs for future and existing home owners.

For more information on the Home Rehab Assistance or any other programs that NeighborWorks Dakota Resources offers please contact

NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources

795 Main Street

Deadwood S.D 57732
605-578-1401


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