This is to let everyone know that Ahopa, Inc - Friends of the Lakota Nation
  incorporated as a nonprofit organization in the state of Connecticut on
  March 9, 2009 and was assigned the business ID # 0965095.  Also,  we
  want everyone to know that we will soon be filing for tax exempt status
  with the IRS.

  Additionally, the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Consumer
  Protection requires that any non-profit organization soliciting funds within 
  the State of Connecticut register with the state.  Organizations who
  anticipate that funds will be less than $50,000 for the year need not apply
  for this permit, but must nonetheless file with the state as an exempted
  organization. 

  Ahopa, Inc - Friends of the Lakota Nation received a certificate of
  exemption from the state Department of Consumer Protection that is
  effective from April 2, 2009 until the end of this calender year.

   At this time, we cannot accept donations via Pay Pal or Google, 
   nonetheless, your donation, even a small one, is sorely needed and
   would be much appreciated at this time.   We know that writing a check
   takes a bit more effort than online donations and we appreciate all who
   take the time to do so.     Wopila tanka!

  Please make checks payable to "Ahopa" and mail to:

  Ahopa
  145 Rangeley St
  West Haven, CT  06516