The Giving Depot

Family Connection was established in 1996 to provide temporary shelter, emergency supplies, services and support to the families of inmates in an ongoing effort to facilitate visitation and strengthen the family bond. The need for such services was observed when women and children visiting a husband/father who was incarcerated at the South Dakota State Penitentiary were found sleeping in their cars because they could not afford other accommodations.

How you can help

We are seeking $3,000 to purchase board games for children, with incarcerated loved ones, that attend our weekly group therapy. Board games promote social interactions, improve cognitive function, teach patience/impulse control, encourage critical thinking, allow time away from screens and help children learn how to win or lose gracefully.

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Friends of the Big Sioux River aims to restore and ensure the health of the Big Sioux River watershed and promote the environmental, recreational, economical use, and enjoyment of the river for future generations. Community involvement is critical to achieving our vision, and FBSR seeks win-win solutions through strong partnerships and coalitions with all parts of the community, government, and stakeholders.

How you can help

We are seeking $5,000 for our third annual Big Sioux River Film Festival on February 8th. It's a night of film, conversation, and hope for the future of our beloved Big Sioux River. The Big Sioux Film Festival is a space for those who want to see a change in the water quality of the river right here in our backyard. We will dive into four short films and hear from members of the FBSR board about the work FBSR is doing to improve the cleanliness of the Big Sioux.

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Young Life is a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school, and college students in all 50 of the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world.

How you can help

Young Life camp is a one in a lifetime experience for adolescents. At this camp students gather for adventurous activities with caring adults and the opportunity to hear the life changing message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Young Life camp happens every Summer, and our hope is to bring as many teenagers in Sioux Falls to experience this incredible week of camp as possible.

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Offering more than 65 pathways in today’s most innovative fields, Southeast Technical College is recognized as one of the region’s best two-year options. Here, you’ll find career-focused programs developed collaboratively with area industry leaders. Our talented faculty bring real-world experience to their teaching and will prepare you with the skills you’ll need to jump-start your career in two years or less.

How you can help

Student Scholarships, retention and graduation services for first-generation students, renovation of academic spaces, emergency retention fund, annual unrestricted, student tool fund.

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Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana creates life-changing wishes for children ages 2 ½ - 18 years old with critical illnesses.

How you can help

We seek to bring the power of wishing to every eligible child because every step of the wish journey can help children build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and nearly 265 volunteers, Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana has granted nearly 2,000 wishes.

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Midwest Street Medicine is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on improving the health of vulnerable populations, starting with those experiencing homelessness in Sioux Falls.

How you can help

Midwest Street Medicine is seeking $300,000 to increase sustainability and enhance community impact. Currently, the street medicine initiative fully relies on volunteers for professional care and funding. By contributing to Midwest Street Medicine, you will help ensure the care team can purchase vital medical supplies and medications for patients, begin compensating three full-time staff to further develop the program and its reach, and obtain a vehicle and insurance for patient transportation.

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The South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable and education purposes. The purpose of this corporation is to provide support services, encouragement, camaraderie, entertainment and esprit de corps for military veterans, active duty servicemembers, actively-serving Reserve Component (i.e. Reserve and National Guard) servicemembers, their families and all who support them, to preserve South Dakota and American military heritage, and to provide historic and current military educational opportunities to civilians of all ages.

How you can help

By the end of 2023, we are seeking the remaining 10 of 22 sponsors willing to help, with our focus on ending veteran/military suicide in South Dakota! We are searching for gifts of $22,000 per year for three years. We appreciate any consideration to joining us in our efforts!

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The vision of SiouxperCon is to engage all individuals, cultivating their interest in all fandoms and popular art forms through workshops, panels, seminars, exhibitions and hosting conventions.

How you can help

SiouxperCon is more than just a celebration of all fandoms in a safe, educational, inclusive and family friendly environment; SiouxperCon is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit with a mission to promote literacy, STEAM Education and valuable life skills through workshops, panels, seminars and exhibitions at our yearly convention.

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The St. Francis House is a transitional home for the homeless in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, providing an ecumenical ministry to the homeless. People of all races, genders and creeds are welcomed at the St. Francis House.

How you can help

We are seeking support to provide all of our single guests with a wonderful Christmas. Each year we provide our guests with a gift of a new sweatshirt, stocking hat, gloves and socks. We do want them to be new since our guests receive used items the rest of the year. Donors can donate funds so we can purchase the items or make contact with Julie for a list of sizes.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota is committed to Keeping Families Close. When a child is receiving care in area hospitals, we provide a nearby place to stay, so families can focus on what matters most, healing their child. We believe that Family is Medicine, so we are here to give families more of what they need most; each other.

How you can help

Join our Annual 365 Giving Tree program. An annual gift of $365 (just $1 a day) will provide a family with a one-week stay at one of our two Ronald McDonald Houses in Sioux Falls. Since 1983, we have hosted over 19,000 families. Each year we serve over 1,000 families.

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Calm Waters' mission is to create a Veterans Retreat Center on an acreage providing a safe atmosphere to assist Veterans back into society while emphasizing a positive and supportive military culture.

How you can help

We are currently seeking options for land/acreage contribution or purchasing, building materials, and both monetary and time/labor donations for construction of buildings, landscaping, and associated amenities and resources. Estimated financial need: $500,000.

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South Dakota Resource & Outreach provides Community Support and Telecommunication Equipment Distribution to the Deaf Community.

How you can help

SD Deaf Resource & Outreach Programs (SD DROP) is looking to build a fund to support three areas of our work that are not funded under our state contracts: Community Peer Support events, Mental Health Services, and American Sign Language (ASL) Enrichment efforts. First, it is very important in the deaf community to have opportunities for socialization in a place where shared sign language is present. This fund would help us host events and provide opportunities for interaction and signing practice.

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South Dakota News Watch is an independent, nonprofit organization reporting untold stories that help South Dakotans be informed and engaged citizens. South Dakota News Watch produces investigative and public service journalism that sheds light on the issues, concerns, and welfare of South Dakotans.

How you can help

South Dakota News Watch has a matching gift opportunity, now until Dec. 31 to double the impact of your gift. Thanks to Dan & Arlene Kirby, up to $35,000 will be matched dollar for dollar.

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Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is a social service organization that provides services to people of all ages, races, faiths, and economic conditions.

How you can help

LSS Hilltop After-School/Summer Program serves low-income families, refugee children, and kids with past trauma or learning disabilities who are at high risk for school failure. After changes to a 15-year grant, immediate funding is needed for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year. $1,950 covers a school-year scholarship for a low-income child.

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Groove, Inc. is a Sioux Falls-based percussion academy offering group and private lessons for students ages 4 to 22 years old.

How you can help

Groove, Inc. has grown to be the largest youth percussion organization in the Midwest. Established in 1997 as a summer drumline, Groove, Inc. has now grown to contain six ensembles with members ranging in age from 6 to 64 years old. Groove, Inc. provides group instruction to a variety of percussionists – beginning with those with no percussion background, up to world-class performers. Funding is being sought out to continue the offerings at Groove, Inc.

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Empire Mental Health Support is a nonprofit that was created in 2020 by a group of people living with a mental illness or are family members of those living with a mental illness. This organization provides educational resources, advocacy, and a support group in the Sioux Empire area.

How you can help

Empire Mental Health Support is seeking funds to enhance its visibility of resources for advocacy/education/support of individuals and families struggling with mental health diagnoses. This nonprofit would like to purchase Network For Good’s $5,000 software to seamlessly coordinate services, boost fundraising/advocacy efforts, measure outcomes, and communicate results to continue working toward its mission.

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The Premiere Playhouse is a professionally staffed, community-based nonprofit theatre organization in residence at the Orpheum Theater Center in downtown Sioux Falls. This organization strives to provide an inclusive and accessible theatre experience to all members of the diverse and talented Sioux Falls community.

How you can help

The Premiere Playhouse is seeking sponsors for their Education camps, classes, and festivals. Scholarship donor levels begin at $250, class sponsorships start at $500, and camp sponsorships start at $2,500. Help The Premiere Playhouse fund educational theatre experiences for various ages and skill levels.

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The Compass Center provides crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy to children, adolescents, and adults (both male and female) who are survivors of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and human trafficking/sexual exploitation.

How you can help

The Compass Center serves the greater Sioux Falls community with expert trauma-based therapy, serving all ages and stages at no cost to clients. The Compass Center staff is trained in play therapy, advocacy, EMDR, and art therapy. This organization is seeking funding to continue providing these services.

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Glory House is a residential facility that helps people struggling with addiction, mental health, and limited life skills by using evidence-based practices provided by caring staff.

How you can help

This nonprofit organization is always seeking donations from community members like you to continue the important work they do in supporting struggling individuals in the community. The most pressing client needs at Glory House are men’s underwear, all-gender socks, work boots, and weather clothing for all genders.

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First Tee - South Dakota is a youth development organization that enables kids to build strength of character that enables them through a lifetime of new challenges.

How you can help

This nonprofit seamlessly integrates the game of golf with a life-skills curriculum that creates active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. Make a difference in the lives of young people of First Tee—South Dakota by making a donation today.

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Veterans Community Project Sioux Falls is a specialized community of 25 tiny homes with on-site, wraparound support services designed to equip homeless Veterans with the tools needed to return to a stable, prosperous, independent life.

How you can help

This organization is an innovative and highly effective transitional housing and community outreach program to address and overcome barriers to permanent housing and achieve long-term housing stability. Veterans Community Project has been an industry leader, in addressing and overcoming housing barriers for Veterans and is seeking funds to continue their work.

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South Dakota School for the Deaf works to provide quality educational programs and support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families. The school’s mission includes consultation with families and educational teams statewide and comprehensive student evaluations including audiology and hearing screening. SDSD serves as a resource for families and local schools by providing a specialist in the education of deaf and hard-of-hearing children as a member of the educational team.

How you can help

The SDSD Foundation provides needed funds that supplement state funding for family activities, student social groups, deaf and hard of hearing community activities, and scholarship opportunities for students to attend college, pursue vocational training, or assist in programming for the transition from school to the workplace. Funding is being sought out to continue this work.

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The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation is the philanthropic partner of the Sioux Falls School District. This organization provides a path for donors like you to make one gift that benefits all schools, all students, and all teachers.

How you can help

The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation is seeking $10,500 to purchase 700 pairs of insulated and waterproof kids’ winter gloves for elementary-age students to wear before, during (at recess), and after school.

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Sanford Pediatrics provides high-quality care to children in a welcoming, child-friendly environment. The Sanford pediatricians and pediatric nurses are dedicated to meeting the health needs of children from newborns to young adults.

How you can help

Sanford Pediatrics is working with Reach Out and Read - a national organization that partners with pediatricians to educate on the importance of early literacy and provides access to new books that are given out at wellness checks from 6 months - 5 years of age. Sanford Pediatrics is looking for ongoing funding to help purchase these books to give to their patients.

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Harmony South Dakota is an organization that provides free after-school and summer programming for students aged 7 and up. Participation in a variety of musical opportunities allows students to learn about music while also encouraging a safe and accepting community. The Harmony South Dakota after-school music program positively transforms kids' lives by teaching essential life skills like perseverance, cooperation, excellence, and self-discipline by participation in musical ensembles.

How you can help

Harmony South Dakota is seeking $2,500 to provide the 80+ students, enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year, with snacks each afternoon.

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Falls Area Single Track (FAST) is a nonprofit with a mission to protect, create, and enhance quality trail experiences for mountain bikers in cooperation with other trail users in the Sioux Falls area.

How you can help

This nonprofit is seeking funds to support the development of 13 miles of recreational trails at Great Bear for hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers of all skill levels through shared-use and bike-optimized trails. The project will introduce progressive bike and hiking experiences, foster skill development, and create more recreation opportunities within the city of Sioux Falls.

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The Sioux Falls Arts Council is a nonprofit organization that strives to “enrich Sioux Falls culture, economy, and opportunity by building a stronger and more vibrant arts community.”

How you can help

The Sioux Falls Arts Council is seeking funding to host a public conversation with the artist’s community in late November/ early December. The event would be open to all, facilitated, fishbowl style with the goal of co-creating and building of arts community. Funding would go towards paying a moderator and documenting the session.

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The Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market has a mission to ensure equitable access to regular, reliable, healthy, affordable retail grocery options for low-income, low-access neighborhoods in Sioux Falls.

How you can help

Eat Well is seeking funds to support its mobile market. Every $1,000 in donations will provide a 10% off sales week at the Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market. Your gifts help break down barriers of affordability and limited transportation to improve the accessibility of quality, healthy foods for children and families in food deserts in Sioux Falls.

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At EmBe, women excel, youth thrive, and families succeed.

How you can help

EmBe provides a variety of services and programs for youth and women, childcare, and aquatics. EmBe is seeking donations for a new Girls on the Run curriculum, Chromebooks for First Lego League, and a variety of much needed items for Women's Programming and childcare.

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Breathe Bravely strives to be a positive voice in the cystic fibrosis community by advocating, educating, and offering focused expertise in combatting the effects of cystic fibrosis through the science, art, and practice of singing. Breathe Bravely is dedicated to giving voice to cystic fibrosis.

How you can help

The Breathe Bravely sINgSPIRE programs combat the effects of CF through the art of singing. The sINgSPIRE Virtual Choir brings individuals living with CF from all over the world together as one voice - something that wouldn't otherwise be possible. Two people with CF pose a health risk to one another making singing together impossible. This organization is seeking $2500 towards the 9th sINgSPIRE Virtual Choir project.

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The mission of the Teddy Bear Den is to promote healthier pregnancies, healthier babies, and an overall healthier community. The Teddy Bear Den provides an incentive and education-based program for limited-income pregnant women in our community.

How you can help

The Teddy Bear Den is excited to focus on collecting the funds for size 5 and 6 diapers to help our little ones. These sizes are essential for families with babies who are not quite potty trained. By providing them with these diapers, the Teddy Bear Den making life a little easier for parents and ensuring that our community’s youngest members stay happy and healthy.

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Lunch Is Served, Inc. is a nonprofit with the unique mission of delivering simple sack lunches for working men and women who are attempting to break the chains of poverty and hunger. The offering of free brown bag lunches represents more than simple nutrition. Each lunch bag is a tangible symbol of community encouragement and support created by volunteers and donations.

How you can help

Lunch Is Served, Inc. is in need of donations to continue its mission of providing lunch to those in need. Donations will be used to purchase supplies for lunches. An average lunch costs as little as $2.00, meaning your donation can go a long way!

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The Culture Link is a nonprofit organization that addresses the unmet physical and mental health needs of individuals and their families within the African immigrant and refugee communities in Minnehaha County.

How you can help

This organization is in need of $25,000 to support its "African Refugee and Immigrant Mental Health Workshop and Video Series." People from sub-Saharan Africa grapple with specific universal mental health challenges. These disorders manifest distinct symptoms and expressions depending on diverse cultural contexts. This workshop seeks to enlighten providers on viewing mental health disorders from an African cultural lens, identify sources of stress, and familiarize components of culturally responsive assessment strategies.

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Sioux Empire Pit Rescue is a nonprofit, bully-breed rescue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. All dogs come from areas with Breed breed-specific legislation, or shelters where they would be euthanized for overcrowding. This organization has brought over 650 dogs into its foster program since 2009.

How you can help

Sioux Empire Pit Rescue teams up with community partners to help provide families with free basic veterinary care. Basic veterinary care can be expensive and out of the reach of some families. By helping support local families whose dogs would otherwise go without this care, we are doing our part to "Keep Them Home" and with their loving family. Annually the budget of this program runs between $5,000-$10,000.

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Volunteers of America, Dakotas is a non-profit organization that operates programming in four primary service areas: behavioral health; children, youth, and families; intellectual and developmental disabilities; and homelessness.

How you can help

Volunteers of America, Dakotas GreaterGoods is a retail donation program that partners with hundreds of nonprofits. Members acquire donated goods in exchange for an admin fee. By lowering costs for nonprofit partners, this program creates positive community impact, while fulfilling our mission of helping individuals live healthy and fulfilling lives. This nonprofit is seeking funds to support its GreaterGoods program as it continues to grow and support nonprofits in the community.

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The Alzheimer's Association of South Dakota provides care, support, information, and referral for anyone impacted by Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association is also the largest non-profit funder of Alzheimer’s research in the world.

How you can help

The South Dakota Chapter of this national nonprofit organization serves all 66 counties in the state and provides all services at no cost. This organization is seeking funds to continue the work they do to better serve those impacted by Alzheimer's or dementia.

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The Sioux Falls Hope Coalition strives to narrow the achievement gap within our community by “ensuring that every child gets a chance to attend preschool.”

How you can help

Each year around 400 kids in the Sioux Falls area don’t get the opportunity to attend preschool. This organization partners with local preschools to connect all children with the education they deserve, regardless of their family’s ability to pay private tuition. The Hope Coalition is seeking funds to support this work toward their mission.

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Family Visitation Center exists to empower children to maintain healthy relationships with their family members through safe supervised visits and exchanges. This organization serves children from birth through age 18 who have been caught in the middle of complicated family dynamics like divorce, domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, etc.

How you can help

The video/audio recording equipment in FVC’s four visit rooms is outdated and becoming problematic. To provide maximum safety for children and a complete and accurate record of interactions during visits, it needs to be replaced in the next two/three months. The total funding needed for this project is $12,607.36.

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The South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault is a state-level non-profit agency comprised of caring people dealing with the concerns of domestic violence and sexual assault victims.

How you can help

This organization is seeking funds to continue the work they are providing to those in need. The South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault member programs employ and support individuals of all racial, social, religious, and economic groups, ages, abilities, and lifestyles.

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The mission of the Children's Home Society of South Dakota (CHS) is to prevent, treat, and heal trauma.

How you can help

Hungry to help children? Introducing Truly Happy Meals! CHS is building a new kitchen/dining hall at SF Children’s Home on the site of the demolished facility. Until completion (fall 2024), staff are still preparing and serving meals to kids. You can help by supporting Truly Happy Meals! Goal: $10,000

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The Helpline Center is an organization that provides support, offers hope, and creates connections through programs such as 211 Helpline, Volunteer Connections, and Suicide/Crisis Support.

How you can help

The Helpline Center would like to send Christmas ornaments for survivors of suicide as a compassionate way to offer support and commemorate their loved ones. This organization would send an ornament to all survivors in our database the first year and then would provide ornaments in the following years for new survivors.

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The Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety (formerly Children's Inn) exists to provide immediate shelter for children and/or women who are in actual or potential situations of domestic violence, child abuse, and neglect; to provide crisis intervention services to children, women and/or families; and to provide continuing counseling services to victims of abuse

How you can help

The Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety is close to celebrating one year in its new, 96-bed facility. More than $10 million has been raised toward our $12 million GIFT FOR GOOD campaign goal. You can help to reach this goal and ensure safety and hope for domestic abuse survivors.

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Southeastern Behavioral Health Care nonprofit organization that has emphasized the importance of emotional wellness – not only for individuals but also for entire communities. This organization is one of 11 Community Mental Health Centers in South Dakota dedicated to providing quality services to keep our individuals, families, and communities emotionally strong and healthy.

How you can help

This organization is seeking donations for its Directions for Life homeless program. Needed products for the adults they serve include: hats, gloves, scarves, new socks, new underwear, shampoo/conditioner, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products

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Emily’s Hope is dedicated to removing the stigma of substance use disorder through awareness, education, and prevention; and removing financial barriers to treatment and recovery.

How you can help

This organization's K-5 Substance Use Prevention Curriculum is tailored to address the unique needs of young learners, delivering age-appropriate content that evolves with students as they grow. Prevention is key to ending deaths caused by overdose, and Emily's Hope is in need of support to make this possible. A $300 donation can fund this programming in one classroom! Emily's Hope is committed to providing a comprehensive solution for substance use prevention education in schools across the nation.

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Health Connect of South Dakota serves all South Dakota residents with health promotion resources to make better choices and to live an addiction-free, health-enriched life.

How you can help

This nonprofit is seeking funds to support its Health Connect Festival. The Health Connect Festival is an annual health and safety fair that provides attendees with access to free healthcare screenings, flu shots, and multiple non-profits that will be of value to a person's or family's lives.

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The Toy Lending Library of South Dakota's mission is to create opportunities for children zero to five years old to enhance their learning development through play. This organization supports children's learning through play by creating opportunities for families to borrow a toy box for children, free of charge. Once children have played with the box of toys, they are returned and exchanged for new ones. There are currently 12 locations where toy boxes are available for checkout. This program promotes creativity, physical and emotional health, and school readiness.

How you can help

The Toy Lending Library is looking to create 50 new toy boxes for children two years old and younger before January 2024 to meet the growing needs of the community. This organization is seeking $5000 to support the project as the cost of one toy box is $100.

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The Minnehaha County Historical Society has a mission to educate on and preserve the history of Minnehaha County.

How you can help

A longtime ongoing project of this organization is the Historical Marker Project, having put up over 250 markers throughout the community. The Minnehaha County Historical Society also publishes a newsletter and other free, informational publications. This organization is seeking financial support to continue the work they are doing in the community.

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East River Legal Services exists to better the lives of the over 46,000 people living in poverty in Eastern South Dakota. This organization offers free legal services to Veterans, Older Americans (60+), Disabled Individuals, Victims of Violence, and all those facing financial insecurity in the community.

How you can help

The Advocates at East River Legal Services work hard to provide clients with resources and connect them to various community agencies. However, it is hard to find resources for gas and groceries and the resources that are available are limited. East River Legal Services is asking for donations of gas and grocery gift cards in the amount of $20, to close the gap in resources, especially during this holiday season.

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Sioux Council Boy Scouts of America is a nonprofit organization that offers educational programming for “all youth and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating in citizenship, and to develop personal fitness.”

How you can help

Sioux Council Boy Scouts of America is excited to announce their new Urban Adventure Center! The Urban Adventure Center will have a brand-new STEM classroom but is in need of help to equip it with cutting-edge tech. This organization is in need of 2 Anycubic Photon Max 3D printers at $1,099 each, 1 laser engraver at $1,400, 4 Dash Coding Robots at $179 each, and 1 Digital Smart Board at $2,899. Help inspire the next generation of innovators by donating today! #STEMforAll #EducationMatters #DonateToday

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Food to You, also known as the mobile food pantry, is a food distribution ministry that happens at four locations in Sioux Falls throughout the month. It’s purpose is to get groceries to those who need them by distributing them in the neighborhoods where the need is greater and after daytime work hours in order to be more accessible to those who work.

How you can help

This organization is in constant need of large/jumbo rolls of toilet paper, bars of soap, full-size toothpaste, and shampoo for hygiene kits that are distributed at the food pantry.

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SHIFT Garage provides reliable transportation to those living in poverty — a mission accomplished through the repair of existing vehicles and by placing donated vehicles with families and individuals in need.

How you can help

SHIFT Garage is seeking funds to purchase a tire-changing machine. This will save the nonprofit $125 per vehicle that is in need of new tires. Over 50 vehicles every year and processed at SHIFT Garage and in need of new tires. $2,500 is needed to purchase this machine.

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LifeScape has a mission of "empowering people to live their best life."

How you can help

This organization's mission is demonstrated by helping kids with disabilities explore their world and develop their likes, dislikes, and passions. One way to help kids explore their likes and dislikes is through daily physical activity and movement. LifeScape will purchase sports equipment, bikes, and scooters totaling $4,630, but we need a shed to house these items safely and securely on the playground. The cost of the shed is $5,369.

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Stockyards Ag Experience connects people through agriculture. Whether through the history of the Sioux Falls Stockyards or modern farm-to-table agriculture, the Stockyards Ag Experience educates consumers through interactive education.

How you can help

Located in the historic horse barn at Falls Park, the Stockyards Ag Experience has exciting plans for a large indoor-outdoor attraction that will feature more interactive exhibits and programs. This nonprofit organization is seeking funding to support its expansion plans to continue fulfilling its mission.

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Accelerate Therapy is a small nonprofit organization that offers occupational and speech therapy services to children ages 2-6 with autism or other developmental delays emphasizing communication, peer interaction and play skills, daily living skills, fine motor skills, and self-regulation and coping skills.

How you can help

Accelerate Therapy is requesting $10,000 by December 31, 2023, for its income-based sliding fee scale project. This organization offers occupational and speech therapy services to children regardless of the family’s economic status for 5 days a week, 2 hours a day in groups of 4-5 kids.

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The Salvation Army serves the Sioux Falls area through various areas of service, including feeding programs, youth development, Pathway of Hope and more. We look carefully to see the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in the Lincoln and Minnehaha counties and offer solutions to those who need help.

How you can help

The Salvation Army provides individuals and families with Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Last year, this organization fed over 600 families for Thanksgiving alone and they expect that number to increase this year. The Salvation Army is in need of donors to help sponsor a family for these meals. Donations of $100 will help provide a meal for a family of 3. Any larger donations will help sponsor even larger families.

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The Sioux Falls Family YMCA is a community-centered organization that strives to bring people together and connects individuals of all ages and backgrounds to bridge gaps in community needs.

How you can help

The Sioux Falls Family YMCA is seeking new or gently used furniture, cubbies or lockers, and school supplies for the Community Youth Center located in their downtown building.

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The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is a community-centered organization that strives to bring people together and connects individuals of all ages and backgrounds to bridge gaps in community needs.

How you can help

This organization is seeking $20,000 to renovate its Stray Animal Guest House. Currently, the stray animal kennels are not separated by a complete wall in this building. Hearing dogs bark creates stress for cats causing them to become sick more easily and negatively affecting behavior. This renovation will create a soundproof wall between cats and dogs reducing, their stress and illness while waiting for their owner. This renovation will also serve as a secure entryway for staff and visitors.

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Faith Through Frames provides free portrait photography services to those in need who can not afford a photographer.

How you can help

Faith Through Frames is continually seeking funding for high-quality portrait paper, inkjet ink, and new picture frames which are all at the heart of our mission to provide free family portraits to those less fortunate. The average cost per family is $18 per printed and framed portrait.

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Crooks Community Childcare Center serves the community of Crooks and the surrounding area by providing quality and affordable childcare for children between the ages of 2 weeks to 12 years.

How you can help

Crooks Community Childcare Center is expanding its daycare facility to serve the desperate need for childcare in the community. This organization is looking to give out hiring bonuses in an effort to attract and retain our staff.

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With a mission to build community through skateboarding, the Sioux Falls Skatepark Association provides skatepark consulting and branding, capacity building, afterschool programming, and community outreach.

How you can help

Though the construction of the Barb Iverson Skate Plaza is underway, construction costs have exponentially risen since the capital campaign donation drive. Any contributions made to the Sioux Falls Skatepark Association will be used towards the construction of the skatepark Sioux Falls deserves.

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Call to Freedom serves those who have been impacted by human trafficking and exploitation in South Dakota through holistic services.

How you can help

Call to Freedom seeks $20,000 for clients’ urgent childcare and transportation needs. Their clients, survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, need this support to obtain employment and achieve financial independence. Rising costs pose a burden, as approximately 93% live below the poverty line.

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HopeCare Children's Center is a mission of Hope Lutheran Church. HopeCare is a safe, faith-based children's ministry that uses education, age-appropriate concepts, play, and experiences to guide children as they learn, grow, and flourish in their communities.

How you can help

HopeCare is in need of funds to create an emergency fund that can be utilized for hard times for staff, programs, or families. The organization is hoping to raise a minimum of $5,000 with the hope that the emergency fund will then continue to grow with future and ongoing donations.

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Community Action for Veterans (CAV) is a local nonprofit with a mission to "develop communities of care for veteran and military families living in South Dakota."

How you can help

CAV projects focus on different lifespan milestones or subpopulations within the veteran and military space. (1) Improving the quality of life for student veterans in higher education settings; (2) Championing culturally responsive programming for military children; (3) Expanding resources and support for military-connected women; and (4) Embracing the cultural needs of our Native American brothers and sisters in arms. Financial need for ALL projects: $350,000

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The Crooks Veteran's Park is working to build a one-of-a-kind Veteran's Park in Crooks, SD. This organization strives to "Remember those who served, Honor those who continue to serve and Inspire those who will serve."

How you can help

Crooks Veteran's Park is looking to raise $365,000 for the creation of this park. Monetary, material, and donations of labor/time are accepted and appreciated.

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The Lincoln Band Parent Association is raising money to support the Sioux Falls award-winning Lincoln High School marching band.

How you can help

The LHS marching band is in need of $12,000 of costumes and scenery to be used in performances and competitions from August - November. The band has no "bench" which gives students equal access to leadership opportunities while building teamwork skills. The band provides constructive social outlets that positively impact mental health.

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McCrossan Boys Ranch is a nonprofit organization specializing in the mentoring, counseling, and teaching of at-risk boys and young men.

How you can help

McCrossan Boys Ranch is in the process of raising funds for an athletic complex at the Ranch with a track and field for other recreational sports for at-risk youth.

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The Community Outreach's Crisis Care Program helps families in the Sioux Falls area stay safely housed by providing emergency assistance.

How you can help

With the upcoming holiday break, many families cannot find appropriate childcare and take unpaid time off work. The need for rent assistance increases in December and January. $5,000 can help us meet this increased need.

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Founded in 2016 by the LaRock Family, Rock Ranch is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization providing horsemanship training, riding lessons, senior programming, and mental health counseling in a natural, Christ-filled setting.

How you can help

Many people respond well to traditional talk therapy, but some (veterans, trauma survivors, troubled children and teens, and more)—gain insight by doing along with talking. Add to that the unique intuitive power of horses providing non-judgmental feedback, and clients report healing can happen much quicker with equine-assisted psychotherapy than with traditional therapeutic modalities. Rock Ranch raises charitable gifts every year to support this program making sure all in need receive help.

Live Inspired 365 promotes mental health awareness and suicide prevention by providing resources to support others that are Hurting, to help find Hope.

How you can help

Live Inspired 365 is seeking donations to purchase journals, art & therapy supplies this holiday season and beyond. It really can be the little things that makes an individual feel supported in the struggles they face. We are here to supply those small tangible items that make a huge difference on their journey to healing. Together, we CAN make a difference.

Promising Futures believes that a child’s economic background should never prevent them from having the same education, same experiences and same opportunities as a child whose family has more resources.

How you can help

A child living in poverty needs to experience great things in order to imagine a better life. In schools with high rates of poverty, field trips are extremely limited as PTA’s are not active. Our goal is to raise $230,000 to fund great experiences for students in these schools.

Almost Home Canine Rescue serves unwanted, homeless, abused or neglected pets in South Dakota and the surrounding area. Just as every dog and cat has needs that our mission works to fulfill, so do our donors, volunteers, fosters and adopters. All involved play a vital role in the success of our mission no matter their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability. All are valued and respected and we work to ensure all voices are heard.

How you can help

Almost Home Canine Rescue is a foster based dog and cat rescue that runs solely based on volunteers and donations.

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The Sioux Falls Area Court Appointed Special Advocate Program seeks to promote and protect the best interests of abused and neglected children through the advocacy efforts of trained community volunteers.

How you can help

Winter 2024 New Volunteer Advocate Training begins January 19. Thirty hours of training and a complete background check are required before a person can get sworn-in to become official. To train a new volunteer and have them assigned to a new case is approximately $2000 per person. Goal = $20,000.

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