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Responding to Our Community’s Needs: Foundation Awards Grants to Local Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19

As the Sioux Falls area prepares to rebuild entire sectors of its economy ruptured by the coronavirus pandemic, the Foundation has stepped forward to help — awarding more than 30 emergency grants in just the last two months to some of our community’s hardest-hit front-line nonprofits.

In Times of Crisis, Donor Advised Funds Can Help Amplify Response to Local Needs

As communities throughout the U.S. face unprecedented challenges, individuals and families in Sioux Falls and throughout the nation are using a unique giving vehicle to amplify their responses to local needs. Read more in this story published by SiouxFalls.Business.

Community Foundation Mourns the Loss of Former President Sue Brown

We are mourning the loss Sue Brown, former president of the Foundation from 1995-2006. Brown passed away peacefully at her home in the Black Hills surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 10.

One Sioux Falls Fund Assists 2,200 Families

The One Sioux Falls Fund reached a new milestone this week in helping 2,200 families and individuals remain housed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See a video featuring words of thanks from recipients of the Fund.

Nonprofits Deploying Technology to Respond to COVID-19 Needs

Learn how the Helpline Center and DakotAbilities, two recipients of the Foundation's new COVID-19 Response Grants, are using technology to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

Local Kids Raise More Than $3,400 for One Sioux Falls Fund

Learn how a group of local kids cleared snow from driveways in their neighborhood to raise more than $3,400 for the One Sioux falls Fund.