Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Minnehaha Sheriff Mike Milstead about drugs, Penitentiary and local history..

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Minnehaha Sheriff Mike Milstead about drugs, Penitentiary and local history..

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Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Pastor Jeff Hayes, Director of the Faith Temple Food Giveaway and Josh Hayes Assistant Director of Operations at Faith Temple Food Giveaway.

From their website:

 Our MISSION

Our mission is simple:  We want to bless and help others out of an overflow of the ultimate gift we have been given through Jesus. We believe we are called to carry out what Jesus said in Matthew 25:35-40.

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"For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me in; I needed clothes, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you looked after me; I was in prison, and you came to visit me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'"

Friday
Giveaways

Every Friday, our organization works hard to provide food for over 4,000 people in our community through our weekly food giveaway program. We are dedicated to serving those in need and making a positive impact in our community.

Education

By providing education to clients about how to cook certain foods, recipes, providing seed kits, and other programs, we aim to empower our guests with the knowledge and skills necessary for a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. This not only improves their physical wellbeing but also contributes to a better holistic quality of life by promoting self-sufficiency, creativity, and overall happiness.

Food Delivery

Folks who do not have access to a working vehicle or those with disabilities are eligible to receive weekly shelf stable food boxes through our delivery program, which utilizes DoorDash. This ensures that guests have access to nutritious options even if they are unable to attend the food giveaway in person.

Donate!

Donations have a massive impact on fighting food insecurity. When people are able to donate money or goods, it provides resources to those who need them the most. Without donations, organizations would not be able to provide services and meals to individuals struggling with hunger and food insecurity. 

 

In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, donations make an even more significant impact. Our organization, for example, feeds thousands of people every week in the Sioux Falls area through our various programs. With donations from generous individuals across the country, we are able to maintain these programs and help fight food insecurity in our city. 

 

By donating even a small amount of money or goods, you can help us make an incredible difference within the Sioux Falls community. Your generosity will go directly toward providing meals and groceries for families in need, allowing them to focus on getting back on their feet instead of worrying about where they will find their next meal. 

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Pastor Jeff Hayes, Director of the Faith Temple Food Giveaway and Josh Hayes Assistant Director of Operations at Faith Temple Food Giveaway.
From their website:
&nbsp;Our MISSION
Our mission is simple:&nbsp;&nbsp;We want to bless and help others out of an overflow of the ultimate gift we have been given through Jesus.&nbsp;We believe we are called to carry out what Jesus&nbsp;said in Matthew 25:35-40.
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"For I was hungry,&nbsp;and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me in; I needed clothes, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you looked after me; I was in prison, and you came to visit me.&rsquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;Then the righteous will answer him, &lsquo;Lord, when did we see&nbsp;you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?&rsquo; &ldquo;The King will reply, &lsquo;Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'"
Friday Giveaways
Every Friday, our organization works hard to provide food for over 4,000 people in our community through our weekly food giveaway program. We are dedicated to serving those in need and making a positive impact in our community.
Education
By providing education to clients about how to cook certain foods, recipes, providing seed kits, and other programs, we aim to empower our guests with the knowledge and skills necessary for a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. This not only improves their physical wellbeing but also contributes to a better holistic quality of life by promoting self-sufficiency, creativity, and overall happiness.
Food Delivery
Folks who do not have access to a working vehicle or those with disabilities are eligible to receive weekly shelf stable food boxes through our delivery program, which utilizes DoorDash. This ensures that guests have access to nutritious options even if they are unable to attend the food giveaway in person.
Donate!
Donations have a massive impact on fighting food insecurity. When people are able to donate money or goods, it provides resources to those who need them the most. Without donations, organizations would not be able to provide services and meals to individuals struggling with hunger and food insecurity.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, donations make an even more significant impact. Our organization, for example, feeds thousands of people every week in the Sioux Falls area through our various programs. With donations from generous individuals across the country, we are able to maintain these programs and help fight food insecurity in our city.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
By donating even a small amount of money or goods, you can help us make an incredible difference within the Sioux Falls community. Your generosity will go directly toward providing meals and groceries for families in need, allowing them to focus on getting back on their feet instead of worrying about where they will find their next meal.&nbsp;

Faith Temple Food Giveaway Reaches 16 Years/14 Million Meals Milestone

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Lisa Ottmar, Helpline Center Development Director.

from their website:

Your Steps Matter. Your Support Saves Lives.

​At 9:00am on Saturday, June 7, over 300 attendees will have the opportunity to hear from our guest speaker Stefanie Kummer who lost her son, Alex, to suicide at the age of 16 in 2021. After we hear her story of hope, names of those lost to suicide will be read aloud during the Remembrance Ceremony. To submit a name by June 5, please click here (names will be read in alphabetical order by first name). Then the event will conclude with a 1.5 mile walk from Fawick Park to Cliff Ave and back. 

We encourage people to put together a team or register as an individual as we continue to step forward to prevent suicide and support those bereaved by loss. If you're not able to attend the event but wish to donate or purchase a t-shirt online, that's great as well! Funds raised through the walk will benefit the Helpline Center's suicide awareness and prevention programs and services.

The Helpline Center and the Step Forward to Prevent Suicide Committee are pleased to welcome Mitchell Olson from Keloland Living as this year’s guest emcee. If you would like to join the planning committee, volunteer at the event or have any questions in general,  please email donate@helplinecenter.org or call 605-274-1420.

Can't Join the Walk? You Can Still Save a Life.  Consider donating to this important cause!

If you have questions on the event, please reach out to our event staff at donate@helplinecenter.org or 605-274-1420.

 

If you or a family member are in crisis, please reach out to the Helpline Center by calling 988.

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Lisa Ottmar, Helpline Center Development Director.
from their website:
Your Steps Matter. Your Support Saves Lives.
​At 9:00am on Saturday, June 7, over 300 attendees will have the opportunity to hear from our guest speaker&nbsp;Stefanie Kummer&nbsp;who lost her son, Alex, to suicide at the age of 16 in 2021.&nbsp;After we hear her story of hope, names of those lost to suicide will be read aloud during the&nbsp;Remembrance Ceremony. To submit a name by June 5, please&nbsp;<a href="https://helplinecenter.jotform.com/240867164145156">click here</a>&nbsp;(names will be read in alphabetical order by first name). Then the event will conclude with a&nbsp;1.5 mile walk&nbsp;from Fawick Park to Cliff Ave and back.&nbsp;
We encourage people to put together a team or register as an individual as we continue to step forward to prevent suicide and support those bereaved by loss. If you're not able to attend the event but wish to donate or purchase a t-shirt online, that's great as well! Funds raised through the walk will benefit the Helpline Center's&nbsp;<a href="https://loss.helplinecenter.org/">suicide awareness and prevention programs and services</a>.
The Helpline Center and the Step Forward to Prevent Suicide Committee are pleased to welcome&nbsp;Mitchell Olson&nbsp;from&nbsp;Keloland Living&nbsp;as this year&rsquo;s guest emcee. If you would like to join the planning committee, volunteer at the event or have any questions in general, &nbsp;please email&nbsp;<a href="https://p2p.onecause.com/donate@helplinecenter.org">donate@helplinecenter.org&nbsp;</a>or call 605-274-1420.
Can't Join the Walk? You Can Still Save a Life.&nbsp; Consider donating to this important cause! If you have questions on the event, please reach out to our event staff at&nbsp;<a href="https://p2p.onecause.com/donate@helplinecenter.org">donate@helplinecenter.org&nbsp;</a>or 605-274-1420.
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If you or a family member are in crisis, please reach out to the Helpline Center by calling 988.

Helpline 211 & 988 Step Forward to Prevent Suicide Walk June 7

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Jon Mammenga,
Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Sioux Falls Children's Home, about their history and major fundraiser this summer.

Join us in helping prevent, treat, and heal trauma

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Sioux Falls Convention Center
1201 N. West Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD

For the past 29 years, Caring For The Kids has raised nearly $9.8 million to support Children’s Home Society of South Dakota. The Caring for the Kids banquet is a wonderful evening event that begins with a social hour featuring silent auction packages and an opportunity to grant wishes for children. Following the social hour, guests enjoy a sit-down dinner, a keynote speaker and a live auction. Proceeds from this event benefit the children and families served by Children’s Home Society.
5:00 pm – Doors open for social hour, silent auction begins, wish wall
6:00 pm – Program begins and dinner
7:00 pm – Keynote speaker, live auction, car raffle drawing

If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Andrew Hewitt at Andrew.hewitt@chssd.org

 

Here's How You Can Help! Car Raffle

You could win a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness (Lithium Red)—all while supporting kids in need, thanks to Schulte Subaru!

600 tickets at $100 each will be sold. Don't miss your chance to win—purchase your tickets today! All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please refer to Car Raffle Rules below for more details.

We wish you the best of luck in the Caring For The Kids Car Raffle drawing, which takes place Sunday, August 3, 2025. You need not be present to win, but we kindly ask that you keep your phone nearby, as we’ll be calling the lucky winner!

If you require any assistance or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Sarah Nichols at sarah.nichols@chssd.org or 605-965-3138.

A Century of Service

Established in 1893, Children's Home Society of South Dakota is the state's oldest human service nonprofit organization. Serving as South Dakota's primary orphanage and adoption agency for more than 70 years, thousands of children were rescued, cared for, and provided permanent families. 

In the late 1960s, the need for orphanages diminished across the country as foster care was introduced and became the preferred method of care for abused and abandoned children. 

To address another growing need, we then focused our efforts on developing residential treatment and special education programs.

Over the years, we have continued to expand our continuum of programs to meet the evolving needs of children and families. These include Emergency Shelter and Crisis Intervention, Forensic Interviews and Advocacy, Residential Treatment and Education, Adoption and Foster Care, Nurse-Family Visitation, and Prevention Education and Training. 

Through our many programs, we serve families, individuals, and children of all ages. Many are victims of domestic violence, abuse and neglect, or traumatic life events. 

We also partner with caring parents to help children with emotional or behavioral needs. 

Through all of our programs, we are ready to come alongside parents or guardians to strengthen their families, and to help children get the care and services they need. 

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Jon Mammenga, Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Sioux Falls Children's Home, about their history and major fundraiser this summer.
Join us in helping prevent, treat, and heal trauma
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Sioux Falls Convention Center 1201 N. West Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
For the past 29 years, Caring For The Kids has raised nearly $9.8 million to support Children&rsquo;s Home Society of South Dakota. The Caring for the Kids banquet is a wonderful evening event that begins with a social hour featuring silent auction packages and an opportunity to grant wishes for children. Following the social hour, guests enjoy a sit-down dinner, a keynote speaker and a live auction. Proceeds from this event benefit the children and families served by Children&rsquo;s Home Society.
<ul>
<li>5:00 pm &ndash; Doors open for social hour, silent auction begins, wish wall</li>
<li>6:00 pm &ndash; Program begins and dinner</li>
<li>7:00 pm &ndash; Keynote speaker, live auction, car raffle drawing</li>
</ul>
If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Andrew Hewitt at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Andrew.hewitt@chssd.org" data-behavior="truncate">Andrew.hewitt@chssd.org</a>
&nbsp;
Here's How You Can Help! Car&nbsp;Raffle
You could win a&nbsp;2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness (Lithium Red)&mdash;all while supporting kids in need, thanks to Schulte Subaru!
600 tickets at $100 each will be sold. Don't miss your chance to win&mdash;purchase your tickets today!&nbsp;All ticket sales are non-refundable.&nbsp;Please refer to Car Raffle Rules below for more details.
We wish you&nbsp;the best of luck&nbsp;in the Caring For The Kids Car Raffle drawing, which takes place&nbsp;Sunday, August 3, 2025.&nbsp;You need not be present to win,&nbsp;but we kindly ask that you keep your phone nearby, as we&rsquo;ll be calling the lucky winner!
If you require any assistance or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Sarah Nichols at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sarah.nichols@chssd.org">sarah.nichols@chssd.org</a>&nbsp;or 605-965-3138.
A Century of Service
Established in 1893, Children's Home Society of South Dakota is the state's oldest human service nonprofit organization. Serving as South Dakota's primary orphanage and adoption agency for more than 70 years, thousands of children were rescued, cared for, and provided permanent families.&nbsp;
In the late 1960s, the need for orphanages diminished across the&nbsp;country as foster care was introduced and became the preferred method of care for abused and abandoned children.&nbsp;
To address another growing need, we then focused our efforts on developing residential treatment and special education programs.
Over the years, we have continued to expand our continuum of programs to meet the evolving needs of children and families. These include&nbsp;<a href="https://chssd.org/shelter">Emergency Shelter and Crisis Intervention</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chssd.org/cac">Forensic Interviews and Advocacy</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chssd.org/residential-treatment-and-education">Residential Treatment and Education</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chssd.org/foster-care-and-adoption">Adoption and Foster Care</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chssd.org/brightstart">Nurse-Family Visitation</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://chssd.org/prevention">Prevention Education and Training</a>.&nbsp;
Through our many programs, we serve families, individuals, and children of all ages. Many are victims of domestic violence, abuse and neglect, or traumatic life events.&nbsp;
We also partner with caring parents to help children with emotional or behavioral needs.&nbsp;
Through all of our programs, we are ready to come alongside parents or guardians to strengthen their families, and to help children get the care and services they need.&nbsp;

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