"The word Okini means to share, that is the Lakota philosophy. The people listed on Okini list are families in need who don't have the resources to buy necessities."
Holiday Okini
During the holiday season, One Spirit connects donors to families looking for a little Christmas joy. Many families need a few toys, clothes, and other items. Here you can see the families who've signed up to the Holiday Okini this year and what kind of presents they've been wishing for.
- You can donate gifts to both Individuals and families
Once you've decided, depending on the handler of the family's donations, email either
Barbara Speer at bspeer@nativeprogress.org
or
Deb Holcomb at dholcomb@nativeprogress.org
In your email, indicate which Family and/or the family members you'd like to support and which gifts you'd like to get.
We will be in touch to finalize details.
A tracking number is required to confirm the gifts have shipped & remove the family's posting
This is to ensure people receive gifts & to prevent families from receiving duplicates.
How to sponsor a family for the Holidays
Are you a family who'd like to sign up to Holiday Okini and share your winter wishes?
Please fill out the form linked below. We will update the List with your information within a few days.
When a donor chooses you, we will email and/or call to let you know.
Holiday Okini Families
Below are listed the families who have sent us their Holiday wishes
To Donate, contact:
Ahlisha
's Family
Son age 9
Tablet
Son age 5
Tablet
To Donate, contact:
Mary
's Family
A mother raising her kids in a cabin with no running water -makes it all work.
The family is happy and healthy and would love to have a Christmas presents for the kids
to open.
Daughter age 15
Make up kit and eyelashes andglue
Son age 10
Drawing and painting things
or Legos
Daughter age 5
Barbie doll and clothes
Daughter age 4
Barbie doll and clothes
To Donate, contact:
Janelle
's Family
A single mother who is raising her kids and also has taken in a child.
These children will not have a Christmas if somone does not help. It would be wonderful
if they are chosen and some holiday treats.
Boy age 10
Play Station 5 Controller and a basketball game.
Boy age 6
Fornight card or Fortnight toys or
minecraft toys
Boy 1
Boy 1
a BIG TRUCK
A TOY TO RIDE OR HE LOVES
NOISEY AND TOYS THAT LIGHT UP.
gIRL AGE 6
bARBIE DOLLS AND CLOTHES
AND MAYBE AN OUTFIT SIZE 7
gIRL AGE 5
A doll with that she can comb hair with.
To Donate, contact:
Treasure
's Family
A young girl called in for her family...she said her mother works really hard but there
is never anything left over and she is really hoping that her family can have Christmas Presents this year and some holiday treats.
Brother - age 17
Play Station Gift Card
Hoodie light blue or beight XL
Sister - age 12
7 1/2 hi tops
Make up kit and eyelashes and glue
daughter age 21 months
Plushy toys
baby doll and carraige
Treasure
Winter coat, hat and gloves 2X
Sneakers 6 1/2
Mother
Pullover hoodie 2X
Jeans straight size 16 and tops 2X
To Donate, contact:
Loretta (Part two)
's Family
Kylie girl age 18
Wide leg sweats size med. &
l/s shirts size med.
All star converse 7 1/2
Black hoodie size med. (plain)
Jesse age 9 boy
tablet with wif fi connection
Jeans (skinny size 12 and Nike T shirt size XL child
Kamori age 3 (girl)
Barbies and clothes
Clothing sets 5 T
To Donate, contact:
Jessie
's Family
A young mother who is raising her 3 daughters. She has been struggling since her Mom
died but she is hoping for a Happy Christmas to celebrate with her girls
Some holiday treats would be wonderful too.
Girl age 8
Barbie doll and clothes
Girl age 4
Karoke or something to sing with
or crayons and coloring books
Girl age 2
Baby doll with bottle
To Donate, contact:
Tracey
's Family
A single Mom with two girl who has very little. she would really like the gilrs to have
a Christmas gift.
Girl age 14
Make up kit and nail polish kit
Tinkerbell
LOL Dolls
TRacey (Mom)
zIPPERED HOODIE
hoodie 3x
To Donate, contact:
Linda
's Family
This mother and father are living with extended family waiting for a home of their own.
They are very grateful but keep wishing for a home of their own. These kids are doing well and doing great in school. She is hoping that their Xmas wish will come true.
Boy age 14
Kirby and the forgotten land for Nintendo switch or Roblow gift card
Boy age 12
Dragon ball sparkling Zero for X box Series X
X Box gift card
Boy age 10
Empire of the Ants for X Box Series X
or Roblow gift card
Girl age 9
Nintendo switch game - Crossing gam and cooking MaMa
Pink Carrying case for Nintendo Swicht
Girls knee high socks for size 1 shoes
To Donate, contact:
Cynthia
's Family
She is a grandmother who is raising three grand daughter and is hoping they
will have a Christmas Present this year. They are asking for clothing but grandma though maybe they could each have a mystery present
Girl age 3 - child sponsored
clothing 3/4
Girl age 14
Maybe pullover hoodie and T shirts
loves color purple
Mystery gift makeup - hair things or nail policly
clothing size ladies med.
Girl age 15
White sneakers size 9
lo sneakers
mystery box pierced earrings.or nail polish
size 9
Grandma
mens joggers.
size 2X mens
To Donate, contact:
Loretta (part one)
's Family
She had taken in all her grandchildren because she wants them to have a chance to
become all that they can. Yes they all live in a 3 bedroom house - cramped but they love each other and all are doing well in school. Truly a remarkable family.
John - age 13
Nike low shoes - size 9
PS4 game - Modern Warfare 2019
Jeans 28/32 & plain med. t shirts
Kenna - age 15
Nike zip up sweater - size med.
Nike sneakers size 7
PJ pants (med) and slippers size 7
Shania age 16
perfume - cool water for women or
loose jeans size 2 & Medium shirt
hoodie - medium - light colors
Alyssa age 12
White crocks size 7
nike hoodie grey - zip up med.
black nike socks and slippers size 7
Jessica - age 12
Crocs size 6 - white
Nike hoodie zip up size small black
Necklaces and rings size 5/6
Ted age 18
Pull over hoodie
Basketball - hat and gloves
Tayvin ate 12 (boy)
Black hoodie and sweat pants
Model cars to build and cap and gloves
Hoodie mens med sweatpants
Tayah age 11 (girl)
top and flare jeans
makeup kit and hair ties
Tatum age 17 (girl)
Fluffy blanket
Black PJ Set size large
Essential oils & vanilla 7& coconut perfume
Cheye Age 19 year old girl
Black shoes size 81/2
Wireless earbuds and a necklace
Tan hoodie pullover size large
Kai - l year old boy
dinosaurs, play guns
sneakers size 5 and clothing 4T
To Donate, contact:
Renee
's Family
They have been in their home for under 6 months and lost everything when their home
burnt down. They are happy to be all together and hopefully have Christmas pkgs. to open
and some holiday treats.
Renee
A radio to listen to music on.
Scented candle or cookie Jar with some cookies
Mother
Father
LA Dodgers Fitted Hat (size 7 1/2)
Tool set
Black bench seat cover for Pick up
age 48
Son
Black LA dogers fitted Hat
Electric Beard Shaver
Vikings Decal
Age 20
Daughter
Necklace with cross
Small black or red purse
Puzzles
Age 19
son
Gift car to Subway
Board Game - Monopoly or Risk, etc
Nike T shirt mens large
17 years old
Boy
Wooden blocks
snow sled
3 years old
Girl
Kitchen play things
or snow sled
age 2
To Donate, contact:
Edith
's Family
It is a large family and they are all trying hard to make it on the rez.
The kids are doing well in school. Their Mom is hoping there will
be a Christmas this year. Thank you ....Mya
Mya
Make up Kit and brushes., eyebrow makeup
False eyelashes and glue and
earrings.
Girl age 16
Sevin
X box l game and controller
will post some game ideas
13 year old boy
Summer
Girls art and crafts kits
drawing paper kit - colored pencils, pastels
Girl age 12
Sierra
Girls arts and crafts or
drawing paper Box - colored pencils or pastels
Girl age 10
Mariah sponsored for Christmas
Girl age 7
Isaiah
Spiderman toys or super hero toys
Boy age 4
Ca'mari
3 - 6 month sleepers, socks,
booties or outfits and hair accessories
ll week old girl
Mylie
makeup and brushes, eyelahes and glue
or pierced. and eyebrow makeup.
girl 14
To Donate, contact:
Victoria
's Family
She has a large family of grandchildren to raise and is always
so grateful for any help. She wishes all of you a Merry Christms
victoria
A pair of slippiers - size 8 1/2
The grandmother
Oldest boy
X box car
boy age 15
Boy
X box card
boy age 14
Saffron
She would love some jewelry
and bracelets
Girl age 13
Girl
Slime or some pierced earrings
Girl age 8
Boy
Remote Control car - plus extra batteries
age 8
Girl
coco mellon doll or toy
age 2
Girl
LOL Dolls
age 7
Boy
Loves match box cars or
maybe a matchbox garage or racetrack
Age 4
To Donate, contact:
Carol
's Family
Large family would like to give kids gifts this year . Treats, food/hygiene products would be appreciated. There were 15 children listed, so some are doubled/tripled up on this list.
3 girls ages 17, 14, 16
Make up, hair care products/accessories.
Hats and gloves
Boy 16
"anything" for a 16-year-old boy.
hat and gloves
5 Girls ages 11,9, 7, 6, 5 - chosen and sponsored
hats and gloves
6 Boys ages 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9
Cars, trucks, anything for boys
hats and gloves
To Donate, contact:
Berta
's Family
Pantry and hygiene/food/treats would be appreciated.
Boy 10
Hot wheels with track, nerf gun.
Hat and gloves
Boy 19
Basketball
Hat and gloves
Boy 14
Black Hoodie XL
Warm hat and gloves
Girl 13
Apple or Fortnight gift card
hat and gloves
Girl 13
make-up kit, hair care products
hat and gloves
Boy 19
2X Black Hoodie
hat and gloves
To Donate, contact:
Carol
's Family
Girl 19
Candies perfume.
Girl 17
Black (Nike-like) jogger set Large, Long Nike socks, Mielle rosemary shampoo, Native Coconut Shampoo and conditioner,
Boy 16
Asking if anyone has an old I-phone they could send him. CT Chrome cologne.
Boy 10
Headphones, tablet, KC Chiefs winter hat.
Needs winter jacket M Youth- blue or black
Boy 2
Mini football, trucks.
5T winter coat, 10 snowbotts
Boy 14
Tablet, basketball
Large men's black coat
Girl 11
Asking for Pink Sugar perfume set.
Size 9 women's sneakers, Jogger set (like Nike) M
To Donate, contact:
Bonita
's Family
Boy 13
X box controller (wired), x box gift care
Boy 12
Tablet, football
Jacket size M
Girl 6
Tablet, LOL Dolls
To Donate, contact:
Connie
's Family
Hygiene items and treats would be great.
Girl 17
Ariana Grande perfume, wireless earbuds
2X jogger set, 9 shoes
Girl 15
Make up and jewelry of any sort
size L jogger set and 8.5 shoes
Boy 16
would like a skateboard, laptop, and a mouse
Tall thin boy, size L in men's clothing, size 9 shoes
Boy 10
Would like a x box controller, basketball and mini basketball hoop for his room.
Tall boy as well. Pants 30/32 , M men's hoodies 7.5 men's shoes
Boy 8
Would love a talking Sonic and tails and a transformer (the one that's the tank). Skateboard
Wears size 8 clothes, and 1.5 shoe
To Donate, contact:
Bonita
's Family
she is a single mother raising three children and is having a hard time.
She is hoping her children will have a present Xmas morning.
ryan
He would love a tablet or lo tops
(would love Nike's) size 7 1/2
Or pullover Hoodie for thee Lakers basketball team size mens. med.
Boy - age 12
Willard
X box 1 controller
Boy - age 13
Hailey
Tablet or LOL dolls
Girl - age 6
To Donate, contact:
Carol
's Family
She is raising these two girls and she wants all that is
good for them.
Audrey
Make up case and jewelry
Age 13
Adrienne
Hello Kitty things
clothing
girl age 12