Jan 6, 2021 | Latest News
Candy Hanson has stepped back from her founding role in leading Sioux Falls Thrive. Former Sioux Falls City Councilor Michelle Erpenbach, who joined Thrive in March 2020, took on the position of president on Jan. 1. “We’ve expected and prepared for this transition for... 
Dec 31, 2020 | Housing, Latest News, Working Upstream
If you think that over 200 volunteers are enough, think again. That’s how many people serve on Sioux Falls Thrive’s action teams and its Kid Link Riverside initiative. But, the task team that developed a Housing Screening Tool will need a few more volunteers come the... 
Dec 15, 2020 | Housing, Latest News, Working Upstream
Sioux Falls Thrive is capitalizing on one of our community’s biggest assets ― its people. As best-selling business author Dan Heath points out in his newest book, “Upstream,” surrounding a problem with people and organizations who share a common goal is the first step... 
Dec 14, 2020 | Kid Link, Latest News
Debbie Riter’s grandkids love baking and decorating cookies with their grandmama. It’s a year-round activity with recipes changing based on the season and the children’s abilities. For Debbie, cookies help create lasting memories with the kids in her life. So, when... 
Nov 15, 2020 | Latest News, Working Upstream
Two stories from the bestselling book “Upstream” are particularly compelling because they are case studies in dealing with the root causes of dysfunction. In one, author Dan Heath tells how a city virtually ended underage drinking and its consequences. In another... 
Nov 7, 2020 | Kid Link, Latest News
Help design the program you want to see What do you love about your neighborhood? What would you like to see change? How can the community come together to make sure all of the students at Laura B. Anderson Elementary School are set up to succeed? Tell us about it!... 