Category: South Dakota Fund Grants

“The Timber Lake School Board of Education is so grateful that the South Dakota Community Foundation has awarded us a grant”, said Marie Gross, Chairman, Timber Lake Board of Education. “As everyone who grows up in the state of South Dakota realizes, our schools in our small towns play an integral part of the health and wellbeing of each of our communities."

Research shows that one-on-one community-based mentoring programs help break cycles of poverty and have a beneficial effect on depressive symptoms.

“We are thrilled to be adding telescopes and astronomy programming for all ages to our offerings at the Brookings Public Library, and we are very thankful to the South Dakota Community Foundation for supporting this project!”, said Ashia Gustafson, Director of Library Services, BPL.

“Support from this grant will provide new and returning patrons with a welcoming space, increase awareness of Pavilion offerings, improve safety communication, and eliminate logistical barriers to maximize the patron experience”, said Brett Cooper, Sr. Development Associate & Volunteer Coordinator, Washington Pavilion of Arts & Science.

Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota The Compass Center just recently moved to a new location. Their clientele are survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, child sexual abuse and human trafficking. Their new location will accommodate additional staff positions thus allowing for provision of assistance for more clients.

“The South Dakota Community Foundation is proud to partner with the Family Education and Counseling Center.......", said Ginger Niemann, SDCF Senior Program Officer. “Their services are filling a gap that was not being met previously.”