Students Deliver Winter Clothing to Rescue Mission
Rapid City Catholic Schools students donated thermal underwear, gloves, hats, socks and pajamas to Cornerstone Rescue Mission for the seventh year running.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Students from Rapid City Catholic Schools delivered winter clothing to Cornerstone Rescue Mission on Monday, November 9, 2026. The donation continues a seven-year tradition and was funded through school fundraisers and existing funds.
Why it matters
The mission will need warm clothing through the winter as new people seek assistance. The donation highlights how local schools can support veterans experiencing homelessness through community giving.
The donation extends a seven-year tradition of school giving to Cornerstone Rescue Mission. The total dollar amount raised and the number of items distributed were not reported.
The players
Cornerstone Rescue Mission
A Rapid City shelter at 30 Main St. that offers programs to support veterans and people experiencing homelessness.
Rapid City Catholic Schools
The local Catholic school system whose middle and high school students organized the donation drive.
Saint Thomas More High School
A Rapid City Catholic high school that matched the middle school's fundraising contribution with existing funds.
The details
Middle school students raised money through a "Long Johns for Long Johns" fundraiser that included selling doughnuts. Saint Thomas More High School matched that contribution with existing funds and chose wool items for warmth and durability.
Timeline
Monday, November 9, 2026: Students delivered winter clothing to Cornerstone Rescue Mission in Rapid City.
Community Impact
The donation extends a seven-year partnership between Rapid City Catholic Schools and Cornerstone Rescue Mission focused on the mission's veteran support programs. It follows that longstanding pattern of student-led giving tied to veterans experiencing homelessness.
Residents who want to help can donate warm clothing to Cornerstone Rescue Mission as the winter season continues. The mission expects more people to seek assistance in the coming months.
The takeaway
Small, student-led fundraisers can meet real winter needs when schools partner with local shelters. Community members who want to help can start with a simple donation of warm clothing.
Further reading
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