Category: South Dakota Fund Grants

 “The South Dakota Community Foundation is proud to partner with the Lemmon Area Charitable and Economic Development Corporation as they work to provide healthy venues for their youth”, said Ginger Niemann, SDCF Senior Program Officer. “Teaching people to be active at an early age promotes a lifetime of fitness.”

“Since its inception in 2003, REALTORS® for Kids, Inc. (RFK) has donated over $850,000 to children in need throughout the Northern Black Hills, said Heather Pleinis, Realtors for Kids. “REALTORS® for Kids, Inc. is incredibly grateful for the South Dakota Community Foundation’s continued support of the program."

“We are pleased to receive support from the South Dakota Community Foundation for Oyate Today, a television program that highlights Native Americans of South Dakota and their achievements”, said Tim Giago, Producer, Oyate Today Show.

 “The South Dakota Community Foundation is proud to partner with Lifeways, Inc. as they use the arts to open up dialogue about substance abuse and addiction”, said Ginger Niemann, SDCF Senior Program Officer.

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative directs 21st Century Community Learning Center Afterschool and Summer programs on-site at five schools in Western South Dakota, serving over 1,200 low-income students in the communities of Belle Fourche and Rapid City.

“Thanks to the South Dakota Community Foundation, Mercy Housing Midwest will create a new computer lab at Driftwood Estates, a multifamily apartment community for low-income families in Rapid City said Shannon Maher, Resident Services Coordinator at Driftwood Estates. “The new computer lab will give our residents the tools necessary to meet their educational, employment and financial goals. We are excited to bring this resource to the families we serve!”