Feb. 28, 2022

Giving Back recognizes businesses and organizations that are helping our communities. Here’s a look at who gave back for February.

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls has presented Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools with a $6,000 check as part of the Community Cards program. When a bank customer uses an O’Gorman Community Card to make a purchase, a portion of that amount is donated to the school system.

Arby’s Foundation

The Arby’s Foundation has given a $20,000 grant to the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation. The donation will enhance the Student Success Fund and the Education Foundation’s efforts to support the Sioux Falls School District’s most at-risk students. Through the Student Success Fund, the Education Foundation provides emergency food assistance, personal hygiene products and clothing. In addition, the nonprofit provides GED scholarships to students who cannot afford the exam fee and city bus passes to teenagers who lack reliable transportation. The Arby’s Foundation awarded nearly 200 grants across the U.S. to support children in communities where the company has a restaurant. American Roast Beef Inc. and Heap Big Beef Inc. are the franchise owners for Arby’s restaurants in the area.

Associated General Contractors of South Dakota, Heavy-Highway-Utilities Chapter

The Associated General Contractors of South Dakota, Heavy-Highway-Utilities Chapter donated $500 to each of three charities chosen by winners of annual Build South Dakota awards. D&G Concrete Construction chose the Sioux Falls Family YMCA Leif Ericson Camp scholarship fund, SFC Civil Constructors picked Make-A-Wish South Dakota and Asphalt Paving & Materials Co. of Huron designated United Way Heartland Region.

Downtown Sioux Falls Inc.

The annual Downtown Gives program through Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. raised a record-breaking $9,549 for the Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls. The annual charity program raises money during the holiday shopping season by selling $15 coupon booklets at 38 downtown retailers. Black Hills Federal Credit Union sponsored printing costs.

Sioux Empire Home Builders Care Foundation

The Sioux Empire Home Builders Care Foundation is seeking applications for its annual Repair Affair program. The goal is to make homes more accessible for the elderly or those with a permanent physical disability. Labor will be donated by volunteers, and materials will be purchased with a grant from the Housing Division of the city of Sioux Falls and funds from the foundation in partnership with Independent Living Choices. The event, which is June 7, is sponsored by Cosand Construction, Great Western Bank and Xcel Energy. If you or someone you know is in need of accessibility-related projects, contact the foundation at 605-361-8322 or visit hbasiouxempire.com. Applications are due April 1.

Sunny’s Pizzeria

Sunny’s Pizzeria is teaming up with Dakota Dachshund Rescue to help find a forever home for dogs in need. This month, Sunny’s Pizzeria began taping fliers with adoptable pets on its pizza boxes to help raise awareness about Dakota Dachshund Rescue and find new families for available dogs.