Shane and Amy Vetch of Freeman, SD, lost their son Jackson to suicide on December 12, 2012. They continue to work through their grief by helping other teens encounter Christ. Jackson, a vibrant teen that briefly lost his way, was influenced by his Christian summer camp experiences. This inspired the family to establish “The Jackson…
We are now in the fourth week of Lent. How quickly this time of deep personal reflection is passing. This past Sunday’s Gospel reading from John 3:16 reminded us of just how much God loves us - “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in…
Helping you leave a legacy of faith is a priority of the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota (CCFESD). A legacy reflects your heart. It is a final testament of who you are, what you value, and whom you love. Serving all of the diverse communities in our diocese with staff living in six…
Charlie Anderson (left) has joined the CCFESD Gift Planning Team as the Gift Planning Officer in the Pierre area. Charlie is a recent graduate of the University of SD and perhaps most importantly, a graduate of St Joseph School in Pierre. He and his family are active in the Ss Peter & Paul Parish…
Since this story aired on KELO, many have asked how to help out and how to send in donations. You can donate online by clicking here and selecting "Bishop Dudley Hospitality House" or send donations with "BDHH" in the memo line to Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota | 523 N. Duluth Ave. | …