DONATE TO PREVENT AND END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS

The Drop-In and Transitional Housing Center, ‘The Circle’, is a much-needed bridge of support for youth ages 16-24 to help address obstacles, provide support, and assist youth at risk of, or experiencing homelessness in the Rapid City area. 

The Circle is available to youth and young adults 365 days per year, and does not close for holidays, as well as offers extended hours from 1pm to 8pm to best serve youth.

Currently, in Rapid City, in our schools, and neighborhood, there are hundreds, if not thousands of youth at risk, or literally houseless.

1 in 10 Youth ages 18-25 face homelessness each year.

1 in 30 Youth ages 13-17 face homelessness each year.

Rapid City School District has identified over 750 students at risk of or experiencing homelessness, just this school year.

Many of the students identified are living doubled up, meaning they are living with other people, such as a grandparent, or friend of the family, the lease or mortgage is not in their name, or their guardians name, and are still considered ‘at risk’ of homelessness.

This doesn't include young adults 18-24, or youth not engaged with the school district.

Some supports, based on youth and young adult goals, include:

Workforce Development

Continued Education

Transitional Housing

Runaway and Homeless Emergency Shelter

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Human Trafficking Advocacy, Education, and Case Management 

Counseling

Medical Education and Referral

Food Pantry

Showers, Laundry, and Personal Care Items

Career Closet

Personal Attire

Street Outreach

Computer Lab, Internet, and Technology

Transportation

Independent Living Skills Workshops

Social and Emotional Events

At the Circle, we believe supporting youth through obstacles to empower and lead to independent living.