Light a Spark

Too many Native American children face the daily struggles of poverty and life in survival mode—robbing them of the carefree childhoods they deserve. But St. Joseph’s Indian School is working to change that by offering a safe, nurturing environment where every child can grow their spark of possibility.

Light a Spark is an inspiring PSA that gives viewers a glimpse into how St. Joseph’s Indian School is igniting hope and possibility in the lives of Native American children. Viewers see how St. Joseph’s helps Lakota children grow and thrive by meeting their basic needs, supporting their mental and emotional well-being, and helping them nurture their individual spark to become who they are meant to be.

For nearly a century, St. Joseph’s has been turning the spark of curiosity, energy, and promise into a flame that lights the way to a brighter future for the children. Share Light a Spark with your audience and help St. Joseph’s Indian School continue to change lives—one child and one spark at a time.

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Season of Hope at St. Joseph's

Season of Hope at St. Joseph’s is the heartwarming story of how St. Joseph’s Indian School is bringing light, love, and joy to Native American children this holiday season.

A safe home, a warm holiday meal, going to bed on a full stomach – these are blessings that many Native American children living in poverty may not otherwise experience. But at St. Joseph’s Indian School, this Season of Hope is about making sure those children are cared for, cherished, and given the chance to dream of a brighter future.

In the PSA, Season of Hope at St. Joseph’s, you’ll see how the school is providing Lakota children with a loving home, quality education, and the support they need to grow strong in both heart and spirit.

Share this message with your viewers today and give the gift of hope and opportunity to a Lakota child this holiday season — and for years to come.

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Path Out of Poverty

Children follow many paths throughout their lives, but the most important one for Native American children is the Path Out of Poverty. For nearly 100 years, St. Joseph’s Indian School has been a leader in the Lakota community, helping children who live in poverty overcome the struggles, obstacles, and hardships in their way.

In this new PSA, Path Out of Poverty, viewers learn how St. Joseph’s Indian School provides a strong education, access to healthcare, and the love and support needed to help students down the path to a brighter future and their dreams. In fact, 96% of students enrolled in St. Joseph’s graduate — that’s 10% higher than the national average!

Please air St. Joseph’s new PSA, Path Out of Poverty. Your support could be the light that helps a Native American child down the path to a brighter future!

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More Than a School

Native American children get their best chance to succeed in life at St. Joseph’s Indian School. St. Joseph’s provides a safe place to learn, grow and thrive. Not only does the school provide an exceptional education, but they also provide a holistic approach to their students’ care, including programs focusing on safety, wellbeing and mental and physical health – all at no cost to families.

Within South Dakota, Native American students are graduating at a rate of only 53%. However, at St. Joseph’s, students are beating the odds. Those enrolled at St. Joseph’s Indian School graduate at a rate of 96%. From here the opportunities to shine continue. Some graduates pursue higher education, healthcare, the military and more. This is because St. Joseph’s Indian School is More Than a School.

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Promises Kept

For parents, there is no greater joy than watching their child stride confidently along the path of possibility. The moms and dads of St. Joseph’s know this feeling intimately. Their child’s path to success is now their reality—thanks to St. Joseph’s Indian School and their commitment to Native American children.

Promises Kept is a powerful story of commitment fulfilled. It’s a PSA that shines light on the journey of transformation through education and resilience. It’s about the dedication of teachers, counselors and mentors who ignite stars in students’ eyes. St. Joseph’s Indian School is a sanctuary, guiding Native American children to overcome poverty and equipping them to achieve big things.

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Love My Day

Many Native American children live in poverty and face some very tough days, but they also have GREAT days because of St. Joseph’s Indian School.

In Love My Day, a new PSA from St. Joseph’s Indian School, see how the school is helping Native American children learn, grow and graduate from high school at a rate of 96% ― all at no cost to their families.

Air St. Joseph’s new PSA today and when you do, you could help other Native American children to say, “Love My Day!”

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Holiday Wishes

For Native American children living in poverty, the holidays can look a lot different. While many gather around a table filled with a hot holiday meal and go to bed warm and full, there are many who face the holidays with little to celebrate or look forward to.

But for the students who spend much of their time at St. Joseph’s Indian School, the holidays are a time to celebrate, see wishes come true, and continue growing towards a brighter future.

This holiday season, air St. Joseph’s new PSA, “Holiday Wishes” to put their dreams and wishes within reach.

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I Can Dream

For Native American children living in poverty, opportunities are few and far between.

Native American students in South Dakota graduate high school in four years at a rate of 45%. Yet, students at St. Joseph’s Indian School are pursuing their dreams and beating those odds. Students enrolled at St. Joseph’s graduate at a rate of 96%.

St. Joseph’s provides Native American children with the best chance to dream and succeed at becoming a nurse, honoring their culture, learning to play music, and so much more.

Air St. Joseph’s new PSA today to show how St. Joseph’s has Native American students saying, ‘I Can Dream’.

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Lakota Stars

St. Joseph’s Indian School is a special place in South Dakota where Native American children can come to receive a quality education while finding hope, love, safety, and an opportunity for a brighter future, all at no cost to their families. The new public service announcement, Lakota Stars, showcases how we provide a safe place to care for the whole child — mind, body, heart and spirit — while preserving cultural traditions.

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