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Gorgeous green spaces inspire giving for Paul and Mary Ellen Connelly

The Connellys have a long history of bringing beautiful spaces to Sioux Falls.

Community Foundation receives national accreditation

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation recently was accredited with Community Foundations National Standards®—the highest standards for philanthropic excellence.

Community Foundation awards more than $115,000 in grants

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation has announced its latest round of Community Fund grants, totaling more than $115,000 in support for local nonprofits and causes throughout our area.

Generous donation will fund upgrades to McKennan Park pool plan

The plans to replace the wading pool and warming house at McKennan Park will expand thanks to a generous donation. A donation from Pierce and Barbara McDowell will fund enhancements to the McKennan Park Wading Pool Replacement Project. The gifting agreement, subject to City Council approval, allows up to $2.5 million for this portion of the project.

Sioux Falls multi-use recreation trail expanding thanks to $1.3 million donation through Parks Foundation

Two generous donors have come together to help expand the City of Sioux Falls recreation trail to connect Lien Park to Bahnson Avenue. The new trail is made possible through generous donors Jeff and Tammie Broin and the Ashby family.

The Woman's Alliance offers support that changes with the times

The Woman’s Alliance has funded projects as diverse as weekend retreats for teen foster girls to grants which help low-income families repair their vehicles.