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.
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.
Kid Link After School: Wear Your Fun Socks for Seuss’s Birthday Party
Join the birthday party for Dr. Seuss. It’s Fun Socks Day at Laura B. Anderson Elementary. Show your socks at Kid Link and you’ll get a prize!
Kid Link After School: Join Book Club or Storytime
Kid Link after school provides activities every Tuesday. Join storytime for the younger crowd or book club for older kids.
