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.
New Year Brings Leadership Change for Sioux Falls Thrive
Candy Hanson has stepped back from leading Sioux Falls Thrive. Former Sioux Falls City Councilor Michelle Erpenbach is the new president.
Bush Foundation Grant Funds New Housing Security Role
Keeping children and their families in secure housing is a top priority for Sioux Falls Thrive’s Housing Action Team.
Volunteers to Refine Thrive’s New Housing Screening Tool
A Thrive task team has developed a unique housing screening tool that virtually anyone in the community could use to make a housing referral.
