Giving Back

Smitty’s legacy of care lives on through near-record estate gift

He was an iconic local entrepreneur who genuinely cared about others – so much so that he wanted to ensure his favorite causes were supported even after his life. Today, Smitty’s estate gift stands as one of the largest in Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation history.

6 years ago

GreatLIFE, school district partnering to bring Tom Osborne mentoring program

GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness and the Sioux Falls School District will be partnering with the TeamMates Mentoring Program, a program started by former University of Nebraska football coach and Nebraska state lawmaker Tom Osborne.

6 years ago

POET lives out its mission locally and globally

“It’s our responsibility to serve in the community we call home.” As POET proves, making the world a better place can start at home.

6 years ago

Giving Back for December

Giving Back recognizes businesses and organizations that are helping our communities.

6 years ago

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire transitions to LSS Mentoring 

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire is ending its affiliation with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America after 25 years.

6 years ago

Culture of service: Meta honors veterans inside and outside its walls

“We want military personnel and veterans to know this is a company where we’re doing things with a focus on service members, and that we care.”

6 years ago

POET donates $2 million to SDSU precision ag program

Sioux Falls-based POET has made a $2 million contribution toward construction of the new Raven Precision Agriculture Center at South Dakota State University.

6 years ago

Reinvesting in communities leads to bank’s latest ‘outstanding’ rating       

“The world is evolving and so is our function as finance professionals.” At this bank, that means giving back in a way that has been deemed outstanding.

6 years ago

Billion family donation will help scale up preschool scholarship program

“We’re spending a fairly small amount of money for a big outcome on the other side.” And now there’s more to support this mission connecting kids to preschool.

6 years ago

Butterfly House & Aquarium expands access for low-income families

The Butterfly House & Aquarium now will be more affordable to families who qualify for assistance thanks to help from the Marsh & McLennan Agency.

6 years ago

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