Okiciyapi Tipi Habitat for Humanity's mission is
to provide simple, decent, affordable housing
for the people of the
Cheyenne River Indian Reservation.

Home ownership provides stability for families and communities.  We need your help more than ever before if we are to survive and continue in our endeavors!  In these difficult economic times, our donations have almost disappeared, but our building expenses continue to climb.  In 2009 we will focus our efforts on the renovation of existing homes, and the construction of one new home.  This way we will be able to service a larger number of families.

In the Lakota language, Okiciyapi Tipi means
"People Helping People Build Houses"

Your support, time, materials, talents and resources really do make a difference! We are always looking for volunteers to aid in our construction projects. Your financial contributions and donations of materials or tools are also much appreciated.

Habitat for Humanity does not give away houses.  We work in partnership with low-income families and volunteers who provide hundreds of hours of labor. As well as sweat equity, families make a down payment and a monthly mortgage payment.  Prospective homeowners attend a series of classes to prepare them for the responsibility of home ownership.  The homes are modestly sized and built to keep construction and maintenance costs at a minimum.  Habitat sells the homes at no profit, and no-interest loans are arranged.

If you live on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation and would like to apply for a Habitat home, please call our office at 605-964-8532 to receive an application. You can also read more about the application process here on our website.