Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Carter
Amy Carter is a volunteer in the midst of the collaboration that changes communities for the better. Learn more about her work with Sioux Falls Thrive.
Social distancing can’t stop Kid Link
Kid Link Riverside volunteers aren’t letting COVID-19 social distancing restrictions stand in the way of this important initiative in Sioux Falls.
Volunteer spotlight: Roger Jacobs
Roger Jacobs says it’s extremely satisfying to see partners at the federal, state and local level come together to expand or preserve housing for a vulnerable population.
Volunteer spotlight: John Hegg
John Hegg is a retired middle school counselor and an active member of the Out-of-School Action Team for Sioux Falls Thrive.
Volunteer spotlight: Joel Gackle
Joel Gackle and his wife chose to raise their family in Sioux Falls. His work with Thrive is making an impact on our community.
Kid Link: Neighborhood approach to student success
Initiative brings together resources to support Riverside area of Sioux Falls.
Thrive’s Housing Action Team is adding new members
Are you looking for a powerful way to make a difference in the Sioux Falls community? Volunteer today for summer openings in our the Thrive Housing Action Team.
New Leadership for Thrive Board of Directors
Sioux Falls Thrive, a cradle to career initiative working to ensure all kids in the metro area achieve their highest academic and career potential, has elected officers for the coming year. Lisa Beacom will chair the governance team, with Fred Slunecka moving up to...
New Thrive Team Good to Go!
Sioux Falls Thrive welcomed its new Out-of-School Time Action Team to orientation July 25. Fifteen team members -- who include representatives from the business, government, nonprofit, and faith-based sectors and community stakeholders -- are charged with improving...
Student Safety Focus of Latest Thrive Study
Sioux Falls is a city of working parents. Here, 84% of school-age children live in families where all parents are in the workforce ─ a statistic that beats the national average by nearly 20%. With kids spending only 14% of their time in classrooms, what they’re doing...