While attending and participating in Division 1 athletics at the University of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Lauren became involved in gang activity and drug experimentation. Drug usage became more frequent in her life and she was ultimately asked to unroll from the university. Without a stable place to live, Lauren wound up in Spokane, Washington more…
Invest in Tumbleweed This Holiday Season!
Tumbleweed wishes you warmth, well-being, and positive memories this holiday season and throughout 2020. Your support this holiday season, and throughout the year, will change a life. In 2019 Tumbleweed: Served close to 700 youth and young adults by providing crisis and intervention in the schools, life skills and case management to foster youth, Drop-In more…
Tumbleweed Shines a Light on Runaways and Youth Homelessness
National Runaway Prevention Month November 1-30 November is National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM), a public awareness campaign designed to “Shine a Light” on the experiences of runaway and homeless youth that too often remain invisible. It is also an opportunity to spotlight Tumbleweed as a resource available to support youth in crisis Tuesday, November 12 more…
Proudly Introducing Our New “Tumbleweb”
Welcome to the new Tumbleweed website! Take some time to explore and learn more about how Tumbleweed supports a vibrant and healthy community serving close to 1,000 youth a year. Please let us know if you would like to learn more, schedule a tour, volunteer or have any questions answered. We’re always excited to share more…
Don’t Miss Our Annual Fundraiser Gala
A Night of Hope: a Celebration, Annual Fundraiser Gala event will be at the Northern Hotel on October 13, 2018. For more information visit the event page.