About Us

Oyate Group is a nonprofit organization with the mission to alleviate poverty. We aim to close gaps in services and resources for those in need. Our organization is made up of folks from the communities we serve, leading to deeper trust and credibility in our services to those we reach.

Our Mission

The origin of the word ‘Oyate’, is derived from the Dakota language, meaning “people.” The mission of Oyate Group is to serve “The People.” We are a 501(c)3 and our mission is to alleviate poverty by a three-prong strategy: first to educate and inform, second to provide resources and services and lastly to create sustainable and holistic structures to empower underdeveloped communities.

Oyate Group

“When we lift up the most vulnerable neighbors,
we lift up the entire nation.”

Tomas Ramos
Founder of the Oyate Group

The Oyate Group’s Beyond Rising Internship provides opportunities for undocumented youth.


Oyate Group launches Community Capital competition to support Local entrepreneurs


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