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Overcome crisis.
Discover your purpose.
Thrive in work and life.

Life restoration program in south dakota.

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What is Rockside Black Hills?

  • Rockside Ranch Black Hills is located near New Underwood, South Dakota, about 45 minutes east of Rapid City.

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  • The ranch first accepted students 2023, with Matt and Ketura Veal serving as the director & host family.

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  • Students learn the daily rhythms of a working ranch, handling livestock, growing and preparing their own food, and taking on trade and service skills to equip them after graduation.

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  • Graduates have the opportunity to join the Rockside Workforce program in Rapid City, which provides housing, employment opportunities, and continued community connection.

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What is Rockside
Black Hills like?

Watch a short video showcasing this ranch

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Get to know Rockside Black Hills Staff:

Hear from Graduates:

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Rockside Black Hills Staff

Black Hills, South Dakota

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Matt & Ketura Veal

DIRECTOR & HOST FAMILY

The Veals are from Sturgis, South Dakota and got connected to Rockside through friends. Matt and Ketura served as youth pastors at Open Bible Church in Rapid City for nine years, and Matt retired from a career as a deputy with the Pennington County Sheriff's Office. They have known RJ, a graduate of the Rockside program, since he was a little boy.

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Chance Beautiful Bald Eagle

PROGRAM MANAGER

 

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