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.
What Doug Hajek and Lisa Beacom Want You to Know About Thrive
One-third of our school-age children face disadvantages that make achieving their educational and career potential difficult.
Mobile food pantry returns to LBA
Feeding South Dakota brings its neighborhood-based mobile food pantry back to Laura B. Anderson Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
KELOLand Living: Nightwatch meal service scheduled in LBA neighborhood
KELOLand Living says a Sioux Falls feeding program will serve weekly meals in the Laura B. Anderson neighborhood beginning Nov. 3, 2020.
