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After-School Impact Area
Dell Rapids Community Haven
“The Haven was something everyone in the community knew about, but being new to the town I didn’t realize it was available right away.”
KIDSTOP
“Tony really belongs here, it feels just like a family.”
Liberty Center, Inc.
“I have peace of mind. I never worry about the girls while I’m at work. I know they’re in good hands.”
Sioux Falls Family YMCA, Middle School After School Program
"If I didn't come to ASP, I'd just go home and watch TV."
Volunteers of America, Youth Link/Kids Campus
"I love being here with my friends!"
Basic Needs Impact Area
Community Outreach, General Assistance & Education,
"It was our last resort and the only way to help us stay self-sufficient and get back to our normal lives.”
Furniture Mission of South Dakota, Inc.
“When my husband returns from Iraq, he will truly be returning to a home.”
Interlakes Community Action Partnership, Heartland House
“It’s like my dad always said, everyone has to make choices."
Interlakes Community Action Partnership, Heartland House Story 2
"The help and the support of the community and Heartland House have gotten me to where I am today.”
Salvation Army, Night Watch
Life is a struggle when you’re living in a van, especially with five children.
Sioux Falls Housing & Redevelopment Commission, Family Self-Sufficiency
“This program is helping real people; real people who want a better life. It brings hope and with hope anything is possible.”
Child Care Impact Area
HELP!Line Center, Childcare HELP!Line
"I feel great knowing that I can keep working and they are getting the quality care they need!”
Starting Strong in the Sioux Empire
“Matthew is learning life lessons at preschool. My goal is for him to finish school and go to college.”
Starting Strong in the Sioux Empire Story 2
“This program gives kids a chance, a chance to learn and grow, a chance to get a strong start on their education.”
United Day Care Centers, Inc.
"She's getting an education and she's learning to socialize."
Volunteers of America-Dakotas, Childcare & Family Literacy Center
“I know my children are in good hands while I’m getting the treatment I need to stay healthy and be a good mom.”
Volunteers of America-Dakotas, Even Start
"All I could see when I looked around was black, but Even Start opened up the doors, and now there is only light."
Volunteers of America-Dakotas, Teen Parent Program
“I know my son is in good hands and I can concentrate on doing what’s best for both of us.”
Youth Enrichment Services, Early Childhood Education
“I know that so much of their lives will be determined during these first few years, and I want them to grow up happy and have self-esteem."
Youth Enrichment Services, Infant & Toddler Care
"She is going to be able to grow up, develop, and socialize with other kids her age. And that means so much to me as a mom.”
Youth Enrichment Services, Summer Enrichment
"Without the scholarship funds, I would not be able to provide my children this opportunity."
YWCA Sioux Falls, Child Care
"I can go to work each day knowing my children are taken care of."
Counseling Impact Area
Family Connection, Children's Connection
“It’s hard to have a parent in jail. But this makes it seem not so bad."
Sioux Falls Psychological Services, Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic
"It's been so wonderful to let things out here, now we're able to walk out of here with no baggage, and continue planning our marriage and our future together."
Southeastern Behavioral HealthCare, Employment Connection
"I have self-confidence now. When people walk in the door, I can look them in the eye and welcome them to the cafe."
Disabilities Impact Area
DakotAbilities, Alternative Services
“She gets to be who she used to be, even if only for a moment.”
South Dakota ACHIEVE, Supported Living and Supported Employment
“I don’t have to depend on anyone else or worry about other people. I just get to be me.”
Sioux Falls Area Literacy Council
“This program is supposed to take a year, but I’ll keep at it for five years if I have to. I just want to read better!”
USD Scottish Rite Children's Clinic for Speech & Language Disorders
“Koby wouldn’t be where he is in terms of communication without USD Scottish Rite.”
Diversity Impact Area
Kilian Community College, Bridges
"Education never ends."
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire, Native American Scholars
“I have someone to talk to. I can take a break from things and just be me.”
Multi-Cultural Center, Youth Programs
“We like it here, we get to hang out with our friends and have fun!”
Sioux Falls School District, School Home Liaison Refugee and Immigrant Program
"We were so far from home and started to feel all alone."
Emergency Services Impact Area
Children's Inn, Crisis Shelter for Domestic Violence
“Children’s Inn has made my journey through my life worthwhile.”
The Compass Center, Education and Prevention
“I’ve learned to trust again. I’m finally in a healthy relationship and I know that life can be good.”
The Compass Center, Survivor Empowerment Services
“It’s been a long process, but there has been someone beside me the whole way."
Family Visitation Center
“My kids didn’t have to choose. They got to see their dad and I didn’t have to worry about them.”
HELP!Line Center, Volunteer HELP!Line
“My volunteer work is rewarding and meaningful. My days no longer seem empty or long.”
Sioux Empire Chapter of the American Red Cross, Disaster Services
“The Red Cross gave us the tools to remain independent and enabled us to continue on and look to the future.”
Sioux Empire Chapter of the American Red Cross, Service to the Armed Forces
"We felt that we were contributing to his happiness."
Sioux Falls Area CASA Program
“I have changed the future of a child and broken the cycle of abuse."
Health & Healing Impact Area
American Cancer Society, Navigator Program
“I know there is someone there to help me with even the smallest thing and that’s important."
Sioux Falls Family YMCA, Adult and Family Wellness
"As a young man with four children, struggling to make ends meet, I am grateful to have this opportunity."
Seniors Impact Area
The Center for Active Generations, Day Break
“Day Break has allowed me and my family to stay together.”
The Center for Active Generations, Meals on Wheels
“It’s not only the meals, but the people. I watch out my window at 11 o’clock each day waiting for the volunteers. I’m like a little kid in the candy store.”
The Center for Active Generations, Rural Senior Program
“Being a part of the Lennox Center gave me something to do, a place to belong.”
The Center for Active Generations, Workers on Wheels
“I can’t move like I used to and there are just things I can’t do anymore.”
Senior Companion Program of South Dakota
“Everyday, when I see the sun I thank God for opening my eyes this morning. Because I know I have someone who cares.”
SIOUXLAND RSVP
“I moved to Sioux Falls four years ago and just knew I wanted to volunteer. RSVP has been perfect for me."
Success By 6 Impact Area
Augustana College, Augie Reads
“My mom says Augie Reads is the best because it taught me how to speak English.”
Children's Inn, Bright Start
“I know that I’m doing what’s best for my daughter. I have two angels in my life; my daughter Angelina and my Bright Start nurse Brenda.”
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
"My daughter is only 2 ½, and she already loves to read.”
Reading Festival
"I believe so strongly in the power of reading."
Sioux Empire Family Foundations
"It's our one night that we are guaranteed to be together as a family, no work, no swimming lessons, no rushing to find dinner, just us and our children having fun and learning."
Sioux Empire Family Foundations 2
“Kids are like a clean slate, they are open to learning and exploring and I want to be sure that Peyton has every opportunity to learn available to him.”
Youth Development Impact Area
Boy Scouts of America-Sioux Council, ScoutReach
"Scouting taught me leadership and survival skills."
Connecting Kids
She was afraid for her children, but didn’t have the money or any place for them to go after school, but she had to work.
Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons, Girl Scout Connections
"I love going to Girl Scouts! I get to do things I wouldn’t normally get to do.”
Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons, Girl Scouts
"All the people at Girl Scouts are friendly to me."
Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons, Studio 2B
“It’s great to have friends who really listen and someone who knows who I really am."
YWCA Sioux Falls, Girls on the Run
“If I can do this, I can do anything.”
Youth Outreach Impact Area
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire
“David sees the man Jake could become and he’s helping him get there.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire, Mentor Moms
"I don't see this relationship as having an end."
Carroll Institute, Project Awareness
“I want to live as long as I can and that means not smoking and staying away from alcohol.”
Lutheran Social Services, School Based Mentoring
“The day Kristie comes is my favorite."
Volunteers of America-Dakotas, Bowden Youth Center
"It's great to see Malcolm interacting with other kids."
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Bright Start
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
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Starting Strong in the Sioux Empire
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USD Scottish Rite Children's Clinic
for Speech & Language Disorders
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YWCA Sioux Falls, Girls on the Run
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Sioux Empire Family Foundations
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Lutheran Social Services,
School-Based Mentoring
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