FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pejuta Waste O'Tipi – The Good Medicine Lodge Open Saturday and Sunday to Support Community During Cold Weather

Rapid City, S.D. — Friday, January 23, 2026 — Pejuta Waste O'Tipi, The Good Medicine Lodge, in addition to its regular Monday–Friday services, will be open Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 522 Anamosa Street, offering a warm, safe space and essential support for relatives and community members during the ongoing cold weather.

This effort is made possible through the continued collaboration of Woyatan Lutheran Church, Wambli Ska Community Development Society, and The Warrior’s Lodge, working together to ensure individuals facing housing instability or severe weather hardship have access to care, warmth, and connection.


Citywide patrols will continue throughout the cold weather, checking on vulnerable relatives, providing wellness support, distributing supplies, offering transportation to shelter, and ensuring the safety of anyone seeking assistance.


Call for Donations

Pejuta Waste O’Tipi is deeply grateful for the generosity shown by the community. Donations remain vital to ensuring our vulnerable relatives stay safe and warm. We are currently accepting:

  • Warm coats (all sizes)
  • Hand & foot warmers
  • Blankets
  • Socks
  • Winter gear
  • Food items (ready‑to‑eat or easy‑to‑prepare)

Donations may be dropped off during open hours, or donors may contact us to coordinate.


Media & Contact Information

For questions, interviews, or additional information, please contact:
Krystal Rencountre
📞 605‑205‑5155


Together, we continue stepping forward in compassion—protecting and uplifting our relatives during this harsh winter season.

About Pejuta Waste O'Tipi



Pejuta Waste O'Tipi — The Good Medicine Lodge is Rapid City’s only Day Center Shelter, providing a warm, safe, and culturally grounded space for “relatives,” a term used in keeping with Wolakota, honoring that we are all connected and responsible to one another in right relationship. In partnership with Woyatan Lutheran Church, Wambli Ska Community Development Society, and The Warrior’s Lodge, Pejuta Waste O'Tipi offers rest, basic needs, and compassionate support for those facing hardship, especially during extreme weather.