Rocky Boy couple fundraises for families in need on the reservation

A Rocky Boy couple has spent the past week fundraising and buying essentials for families in need on the reservation in preparation for and after the start of the lockdown that began Sunday as a result of a COVID-19 surge.

Arielle Wolf Chief-Sutherland and her husband, Dustynn Sutherland, began by raising $100 for one family, but their efforts became so popular over Facebook and PayPal that they’ve since bought $100 worth of essentials for 22 families on the reservation.

Wolf Chief-Sutherland said they are still accepting donations but don’t have enough to pay for family 23 yet.

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