Giving Back for November
Nov. 30, 2021
Giving Back recognizes businesses and organizations that are helping our communities. Here’s a look at who gave back for November.
GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness
GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness collected 3,030 pounds of food for Feeding South Dakota with help from corporate partners Coca-Cola, Budget Blinds of Sioux Falls, Innovative Office Solutions, Silverstar Car Wash, Fit My Feet Orthotics & Shoes, Dakota Sports, Norberg Paints, Amazing Space, Winsupply, Creative Surfaces, Great Western Bank, Wayne & Mary’s Nutrition Center, American State Bank and Schulte Subaru.
Holmes Murphy
The Sioux Falls office of Holmes Murphy chose the Children’s Inn to receive its share of $100,000 in philanthropic donations to organizations through the Holmes Murphy Foundation Community Footprints Program. The funds went to 29 nonprofits that align with the Holmes Murphy Foundation’s giving pillars of safety, health and well-being; youth opportunities; arts and culture; and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Lloyd Cos.
Lloyd Cos. plans to give away nearly $50,000 next year in honor of its 50th anniversary and is looking for deserving nonprofits. Nominate one by clicking here and filling out a form. Two nonprofits will be chosen each month beginning in January to receive $1,972 – commemorating the year when Craig and Pat Lloyd founded the Sioux Falls real estate company. Nominations will be accepted through August 2022.
Sioux Falls Rotary – South Club
Sioux Falls Rotary – South Club members have donated several items to the Children’s Inn, including new car seats, booster seats, strollers, play cribs, baby bottles and more. This donation, which totals over $2,000, was made possible through the fundraising efforts of Sioux Falls Rotary South and was matched by a Rotary District 5610 grant. In addition, club members will be volunteering this holiday season at the Children’s Inn gift-wrapping table at The Empire Mall.
Has your organization given back to the community? Or do you know an individual who proves one person can make a difference? Email us at [email protected].