Program for single parents working toward a college degree. People in the program receive up to $4,800 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.

Provides three pillars of service: - Healthy relationships Weekly small group opportunities for men and women in the Codington County Detention Center, as well as at downtown office location - Transit support Downtown office space allows for sober social opportunities to build healthy community - Wellness center passes to support a healthy lifestyle ​Sober living homes; up to 4 women can live in the women's home at a time and up to 3 men can live in the men's home at a time, rent free with case management services to help individuals move toward financial stability, employment, and permanent housing

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.

Serves young people (Littles) from age 5 - young adulthood in one-to-one mentoring friendships with volunteer mentors (Bigs). Bigs and Littles hang out for 4 hours a month (scheduled on their own time) doing normal, everyday activities, like seeing a movie, doing homework, playing games, going out to eat, or just hanging out! Each match is supported by a dedicated Match Support Specialist who is always there to provide resources and support specific to the Little's age. With a Big in their life, Littles in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program are empowered to ignite their potential as they grow in their self-esteem, earn better grades, and develop a lifelong friendship with their Big.

Matches an elementary, middle, or high school student from area schools with an adult who can provide consistent support and friendship over the course of the academic year. Once a week for an hour mentors meet with a student on-site at a convenient time. Mentors and students enjoy a variety of activities together, such as working in the computer lab, playing board games, reading a book, playing basketball, or simply eating lunch together and talking.

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.

Climb matches volunteer mentors with children ages 7 to 14 and meet in the community. Matches are supported by an Lutheran Social Services (LSS) case manager who works to ensure a successful experience for all. Children can start meeting with a Climb mentor after they turn 7 years old, and must be under the age of 14 to enroll as a new participant. Established matches can continue to meet after the child turns 14. Climb matches meet for 4 hours per month in the community. To help with this, LSS provides an activity card that offers discounts to program participants and hosts monthly events that all matches are invited to attend.

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. Mentoring is an investment in the future. Mentors help identify the gifts and talents of young people that provide them a sense of hope and vision for their life. 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.

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.

Providing academic support, mentorship, recreational activities and career guidance for students in 6th - 12th grade. Nourishing meals and snacks are provided.

Re-Entry Services supports individuals as they prepare for release from incarceration, re-enter their communities, re-engage with their families, and find jobs. Work Training Program, providing job readiness training and job seeking assistance for individuals re-entering from jail or prison. Domestic violence offender assessments and groups.

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.

Boys' Health Program is offered to those who may be at risk of developing physical, mental, or social health problems. Boys are referred to the program by school counselors, teachers, parents, health service providers, and social services agencies. Once enrolled, boys work closely with advocates to set and attain individualized goals. This program provides health-focused case management, education, advocacy, and prevention services. The Boys' Health Program helps lay the groundwork for lifestyle habits and attitudes that will strongly influence boys' health and behaviors as adults.

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.

Bigs in Blue is a one-to-one mentoring program that connects youth with police in their communities, building strong, trusting, lasting relationships. These relationships can help children develop into confident adults and help build stronger bonds between law enforcement and families they serve.

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.

Program designed to improve quality of life activities for older adults. Trained volunteers will be matched with an older adult based on similar interests and schedule. Volunteer and older adult matches will spend four hours per month together going on outings, talking, pursuing hobbies, and other relationship-building activities.

Peer2Peer Mentoring brings together student mentors, who get guided practice helping others, with mentees, who are students who need a little support navigating college life.

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.

A one-to-one mentoring program that supports Mitchell area families by providing youth with a caring adult who helps them navigate life. Volunteer mentors are matched with a mentee based on similar interests and personalities. BFLF has 3 different mentoring programs: ​Community-Based Mentoring: The volunteer mentor and their mentee meet in the evenings or weekends. Mentoring occurs for at least one hour per week for one year. ​School-Based Mentoring: The volunteer mentor and child meet at the child's elementary school during the school day for mentoring. Mentoring occurs for at least one hour per week for one school year. ​Mentor Mom: The Young Mom and Mentor Mom meet for mentoring at least one hour each week for a year.

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.

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. Mentoring is an investment in the future. Mentors help identify the gifts and talents of young people that provide them a sense of hope and vision for their life. 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. Mentoring is an investment in the future. Mentors help identify the gifts and talents of young people that provide them a sense of hope and vision for their life. 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. Mentoring is an investment in the future. Mentors help identify the gifts and talents of young people that provide them a sense of hope and vision for their life. Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year Time: During school hours Location: Physically at the school