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A Light in the Dark

Meet the Feisty Fighters, a nonprofit that provides meaningful support to cancer patients in need. And thanks to its endowment at the Community Foundation, this special organization will continue touching lives for generations to come.

Full Circle

It began as a group of women united in fellowship and philanthropy. It ended 15 years later as a testament to the power of friendship, compassion and generosity. The Giving Circle is an inspiration to us all.

Guiding the Road to Recovery

A Community Foundation grant is supporting a new Drug Court program designed to connect people battling addiction with coaches who have successfully navigated the difficult road to recovery.

Lammers, Sweetman Named to Board of Directors

“These are two incredibly smart and community-minded individuals who share our passion for making the Sioux Falls area an even better place to call home. We’re excited to have them on our team as we work to enhance our community and improve quality of life through philanthropy," said Andy Patterson, president of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. Learn more about the newest members of our Board of Directors, Angela Lammers and Patrick Sweetman.

Sioux Falls Parks Foundation Announces Major Gift for Midco Aquatic Center

The $500,000 gift from philanthropists and civic volunteers Joe and Jennifer Kirby will support a project to renovate and expand the locker room areas at the Midco Aquatic Center.

Grant Will Launch New Effort to Support Mental Health Needs of Latino Teens

A grant from the Foundation to Caminando Juntos will support Atrevete a Ser tu Mismo (Dare to Be Yourself), a support group for Latino teens ages 14-17 who have recently immigrated to the United States and are new to the culture, language and school system.