I.Am.Legacy

Legacy is a community-driven violence prevention and cultural empowerment organization dedicated to restoring safety, dignity, and voice within our communities. We work to interrupt cycles of violence, strengthen families, and create culturally grounded pathways for healing and leadership. Our approach centers Indigenous values, matriarchal leadership, youth voice, and community-based solutions.

Who We Serve

Legacy serves youth, young women, families, and community members who are disproportionately impacted by violence, gang involvement, substance misuse, systems involvement (CPS/DSS), and intergenerational trauma. We prioritize high-risk and high-need neighborhoods, Indigenous families, and women seeking culturally appropriate safety planning, advocacy, and support.

Weekly Programming

• Legacy Youth Group (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–7:00 PM)
Youth-led discussions, mentorship, cultural teachings, violence prevention, and leadership development.

• Lakota Language (Saturdays 1:00-4:00 PM)

• Outreach & Violence Interruption Presence
Canvassing hotspot areas, relationship building, crisis response support, and resource navigation.

• Safety Planning & Systems Defense Support
Support for families navigating CPS/DSS, school advocacy, and crisis response.

• Weekly Men and Women Support Groups (Mon-Friday 12:00-3:00 PM)

Monthly Events

• Women’s Guardian Council Gatherings
Culturally grounded conflict resolution and matriarch-led community safety discussions. Workshops focused on sovereign systems navigation, safety planning (domestic violence, law enforcement encounters, CPS encounters), and family advocacy.

• Community Engagement Events
Community meals, forums addressing violence prevention, BINGO NIGHT, youth leadership activities, and collaborative events with local partners.

Annual Initiatives

• Violence Prevention & Community Safety Conference

• Intertribal Community Collective Convening

• Seasonal Cultural Gatherings for Youth & Families

• Leadership Development Retreats for Youth and Women

• Expansion of violence interruption programming into new housing areas and high-need neighborhoods.

Legacy exists to build sovereign, safe, and empowered communities where youth voices are heard, women lead, and families are supported. We are committed to breaking cycles of violence through culturally grounded prevention, direct outreach, advocacy, and collective community action.

Website: www.iamlegacyblackhills.org
Phone: (605) 791-5299
Address: 2200 N. Maple Ave suite 118

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