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The Sioux 52 Mentorship Initiative seeks to unify Sioux Falls area non-profit, business, and faith communities in order to create a universal, significant and long-lasting commitment to mentoring in our city. The goal is to recruit 5,200 mentors by 2026 and for the City of Sioux Falls to become known as the City of Mentoring. Mentoring in our community truly makes a difference and changes lives for the better. Sioux 52 is a collaboration between the City of Sioux Falls, Helpline Center, the Downtown Rotary Club of Sioux Falls, Lawrence & Schiller as well as business leaders and mentoring organizations in the Sioux Falls region.

In-school mentoring program to positively impact area youth through fostering one-to-one friendships with caring adult mentors who help facilitate positive character. By matching adult volunteers with a young youth in the community, one-on-one relationships between the Big Friend and Little Friend, enriches the lives of the young person and their family.  Accomplished through strengthening communication, life skill and team building, strengthening the entire family using community resources, hope and inspiration, and relationships with caring adult mentors.

Builds and supports consistent and encouraging mentoring relationships that challenge the growth and expand possibilities for both Mentors and Mentees in Brookings County, SD. The nonprofit provides both 1:1 community-based mentoring and small group opportunities for K-12 grade students, following evidence-based best practices in youth mentoring. BCYMP Mentors, staff and program volunteers are also trained in Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Developmental Relationships Framework.

A free, relationship enrichment program open to the public. It serves individuals, couples, and families. The goal of the program is for participating adults to develop the skills they need to experience healthy relationships and improve their path toward financial wellness and employability. ​Relationship education and family support topics include: communication skill, controlling emotions, conflict resolution, making wise choices, setting life goals, mentorship, stress management, advocacy, and parenting strategies. ​Financial wellness/employability services include: financial literacy, job search assistance, money management, joint budgeting, interview practice, resume coaching, and job skills and interest assessments.

The Youth Mentoring program is a collaboration between many Sioux Falls agencies designed to recruit mentors for students at Anne Sullivan, Cleveland and Terry Redlin elementary schools. To sign up for the Mentoring Together School tours please fill out the sign up form here. The project is being coordinated by the Helpline Center.

Adventure gear resale outfitter where youth receive life and employment skills from adult mentors in a positive and safe environment. The proceeds fund the life skills youth program. Potential items available include bikes, skis, snowboards, tents, hiking supplies, camping supplies, hunting supplies, fishing supplies, surfing supplies, skateboarding supplies, and running supplies.

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance. Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year Time: During school hours Location: Physically at the school

USucceed matches high school students with adult mentors. They are matched through graduation. Mentors provide additional support as youth navigate through high school. Mentors and students meet one-on-one for four hours a month. Group activities, events, and service projects are held monthly for the matches to take part in. USucceed youth are also eligible to apply for scholarships provided specifically for youth participating in the program.

Provides faith-based support for those struggling with substance use or addiction. Offers spirituality based transitional living (room for 26 men and 8 women in an 8 - 12 month length of stay), 12-step programming, one-on-one mentoring, prayer and medication, speakers, and spiritual advisors.

Campus Kids is a staff supervised site based mentoring program specifically for children waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. It meets once a week at the South Dakota Mines campus and is led by college students Campus Kids Leaders.

A referral-based program offered to girls, ages 5 to 18, with unmet health needs. This program addresses physical, mental, and social health needs by connecting girls with service providers in the community. Girls are referred to the program by school counselors, teachers, parents, and health and social service agencies. Each girl is assigned an advocate who will: Connect her with the appropriate medical, dental, and mental health care services within the community. Offer referrals for tutoring or other services to meet her individual needs. Work closely with her family and school to ensure her success. Assist her in learning and developing patterns of behavior that will enhance her health. Emphasize the value of regular school attendance and good study habits. Instill the importance of responsibility, self-esteem, and community involvement.

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance. Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year Time: During school hours Location: Physically at the school

Provides coaching, education and mentorship services to both youth and adults in transition; life transition, work transition or transition from incarceration and homelessness. Support is provided to the vulnerable through group and individual life, character and career coaching classes.

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance. Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year Time: During school hours Location: Physically at the school

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance. Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year Time: During school hours Location: Physically at the school

Career Network: Addresses the needs of those who are navigating in the workforce but may not have a network to rely on to keep them engaged. Members can find a partnership of support, practical information and inspiration to achieve self-defined success in their career and life. Making Cent$ Financial Literacy Program: Focuses on women looking to get their finances in order. Sessions include local experts, individualizing the curriculum to participants' needs. Works with each person to set individual goals, provide encouragement, education and empowerment throughout their journey. ​Women's Leadership Program: Facilitates the development of female leaders by utilizing the experiences and skills of established women. Women in any career field can benefit from this intensive course, which combines a strong personal development focus along with valuable professional development experiences.

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance. Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year Time: During school hours Location: Physically at the school

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance. Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year Time: During school hours Location: Physically at the school

Provides financial assistance for gas cards to medical appointments, medication co-pays, medical supplies, and food. Also provides advocacy and mentoring services. If an application is approved to receive assistance, payment is made directly to the medical clinic, pharmacy, or business that holds the bill.

Program for single parents working toward a college degree. People in the program receive up to $4,800.00 in funding, and are also matched with a mentor to help support them toward their goals. 73% of the parents who participate in our program make it to graduation. To qualify, must be a single parent within two years of obtaining a college degree.

Core Services offered are: Youth Mentorship: Offering direct guidance and support to help participants build life skills and prepare for future transitions. Skill Development: Provide hands-on experiences in various activities such as assistance with job applications. Community Engagement: Facilitate student involvement through community service projects and organized group events.

Fifteen 5 Ministries helps young adults grow in the faith, realize their purpose, and discover the gifts they can share with others. - One-On-One Mentoring Including job counseling and general guidance (for those who are transitioning out of treatment, jail, homeless, etc.) Basic hygiene products Street outreach - Word Investigation (For young men only) 7:00pm, Wednesdays

Hope Prison Ministry helps men or women by giving them a hand up so they have the means to start their lives anew after release from incarceration, by providing them with clothes and resources they need to find food, transportation, housing, and other items deemed reasonable on a one-time basis. Offers fellowship and friendship beyond the walls. Mentoring Programs: Focus on one-to-one positive interactions with inmates with the goal of preventing a return to criminal behavior. P-2 Project is a person-to-person visitation program that provides one-to-one visitation with a jail inmate. M-2 Program is a man-to-man visitation program that provides one-to-one visitation with an inmate at the South Dakota State Penitentiary.

The CWOY Support Navigator program is designed to provide support for American Indian youth, adults, and their families in the He Sapa area who struggle with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. CWOY Support Navigators act as mentors, advocates, and resource guides for American Indian youth, adults, and families needing support for their healing and personal growth. Services offered include one-on-one mentorship, advocacy, individualized care planning, outings, activities and workshops, transportation to appointments, collaboration with behavioral health resources, coordination for success in academic programs, communication with family members, connecting participants to peer and community programs in support of healing goals, skill-building, mental health counseling, and therapeutic circles.

Provides faith-based support for those struggling with substance use or addiction. Offers spirituality based transitional living (room for 26 men and 8 women in an 8 - 12 month length of stay), 12-step programming, one-on-one mentoring, prayer and medication, speakers, and spiritual advisors.