Rural America Initiatives

Rural America Initiatives (RAI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit social services agency targeting low-income Native American families.

​We address the needs of our community through educational programs that include resources for the whole family.

Started in 1986, we are the largest, non-profit, continuously operating Native American organization in Rapid City.

We serve our families through Head Start and Early Head Start programs for children from pre-natal through age 5, and through mentoring programs in Rapid City’s elementary, middle and high schools.

We employ over 100 full time staff; ninety percent are Native American.