Community groups holding Pine Ridge gift drive

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – A coalition of organizations wants to make sure a group of teenagers on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation have a bright holiday season.

The American Advertising Federation of the Black Hills, the Lakota Voice Project and Circle K called for donations on Tuesday to help provide 10 teenagers on the reservation with stockings, a gift and a hot meal.

The group is looking for donations of body wash, cologne and perfume, facial cleanser, headphones, gift cards and sunglasses, among other items. Those interested in contributing can also make out checks to the American Advertising Federation of the Black Hills. The groups are also looking for volunteers to assist in serving the meal.