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in The south dakota
day of giving
#GIVINGTUESDAY | NOV. 29, 2022
Every Child, From Cradle to Career
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
Create equitable and sustainable access to food in each neighborhood in a dignified and culturally appropriate manner.
Kid Link Terry Redlin Survey Reveals Unique Strengths, Challenges
Terry Redlin survey says teachers, staff, programming and a culture of adaptability help students. But neighborhood needs support.
Childcare Collaborative Builds Partnership with City Leaders, Plans 6-Month Initiative
A Community Childcare Initiative is the result of an advocacy campaign by the SF Childcare Collaborative to ease the childcare crisis.
Pilot Program Paving the Way for Solutions to Childcare Crisis
A pilot program is using outside-the-box thinking to help address the childcare crisis in Sioux Falls.
