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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.

Community Foundation Awards $216,000 in Grants

They're serving those in need, tackling our city's most complex challenges, and enriching our community in meaningful ways — meet our latest grantees.

A Nonprofit to Know: Sioux Falls CASA

For this edition of "A Nonprofit to Know," we caught up with Stacey Tieszen, executive director of the Sioux Falls Area Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program, to learn more about the organization, the needs it serves and what’s on the horizon.