KNBN NewsCenter1
December 14, 2020
PINE RIDGE, S.D. 2020 has been a difficult year for charities and nonprofit organizations across South Dakota, but many continue to serve their communities despite the hardship. For one Pine Ridge organization, a recent burglary has added to their burden.
“How could you do that to kids?”, “It was heartbreaking”, said Eileen Janis and Yvonne DeCory of the Bear Project.
On Thursday, The Bear Cave in Pine Ridge was ransacked and robbed by an individual during business hours. Those involved with The Cave are devastated. Among the stolen items were a number of computers, a high powered telescope, guitars, children’s clothing, diapers, and three large animal skins for drum kits. It is a major setback to the organization, as the items were for use by the youth of Pine Ridge. The Bear Project was established nearly 20 years ago after funding was cut to the Youth Opportunity Program in the early 2000s. The youth have been the focus as they a