Every child, from cradle to career
SIOUX FALLS THRIVE
It’s been said that all a child needs to succeed is a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them. When it comes to our kids, Sioux Falls does more than help, hope, and believe. We’re dedicated to making sure all children succeed, from cradle to career. That’s the mission of Sioux Falls Thrive.
We focus on 4 critical needs for school-age children
Kid Link
Neighbors and volunteers work to close service gaps that make student achievement difficult.
Affordable Housing
Reduce by 50% the number of families with school-age children who are virtually homeless during the school year.
Out-of-School Enrichment
Reduce by 50% the number of children aged 5 to 18 left unsupervised during out-of-school time.
Food Security
Provide charitable food resources to remote neighborhoods where 20% of households receive SNAP benefits.
Tuesdays Can Be Complicated: Here’s the Easy Button
Kid Link provides after school activities in the LBA Elementary School neighborhood. Hosted by Sermon on the Mount Mennonite Church.
Thrive: Not a Sprint. Not Then. Not Now.
With rural populations declining, sustaining a competitive workforce requires Sioux Falls to grow its own. That begins with school-age children.
Tell Us About It: Your Input Can Shape Kid Link
Your knowledge about the Riverside neighborhood can help make sure that Kid Link is set up in a way that respects and supports residents and school families.
