Black Hills Reads is an initiative under the United Way of the Black Hills umbrella. Black Hills Reads focuses on helping children reach reading proficiency by 3rd grade. The organization brings together partners across sectors to create a greater collective impact on early childhood reading proficiency and make sustainable results.

Responsible for all fundraising programs and serves as liaison between Monument Health and benefactors. All donations are used for programs, patient care environments, or equipment.

Supporting people with Parkinson's Disease and their families, care-partners, and the community, through the Annual Awareness Conference, annual walk, information and referrals, educating on the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, health/wellness services, and support groups.​

Provides answers to questions about breast cancer risk; information about breast cancer screening, treatment options, clinical trials, and genetic counseling and testing; access to no-cost screening mammograms and diagnostic services; financial assistance for income-eligible breast cancer patient in treatment; provides emotional support; connection to a culturally responsible patient navigator; connects individuals to national and local organizations that may provide financial assistance and other support services. Se habla español.

​ SFACF invests and grows endowments that are used to make grants to important social, cultural and educational initiatives, provide scholarships to deserving young people, and support the activities of over 200 local nonprofits. Grants from the Community Fund are available to organizations in the Sioux Falls area seeking support for new ways to address community needs, expand successful programming, or build capacity. Grants are also considered for agencies undergoing a unique financial crisis or conducting community-wide studies. Scholarship Program - For those wrapping up a general equivalency diploma, graduating from high school, or working toward a graduate degree, SFACF offers a wide variety of competitive scholarship awards to help people achieve their goals. Applications are available annually on December 15. Most are due March 15. Visit www.sfacf.org to apply.

Established in 1984 as a non-profit organization raising charitable dollars for hospital services and equipment. The mission is to assist Sanford Health System in caring for patients and families by obtaining charitable support for its medical, educational, and research programs throughout the region.

Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation (SFACF) serves the communities of Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner, and McCook counties. It helps people who want to do something good for the Sioux Falls area do it. SFACF invests and grows endowments that are used to make grants to important social, cultural and educational initiatives, provide scholarships to deserving young people, and support the activities of over 200 local nonprofits. Our most visionary fund, grants from the Community Fund are available to organizations in the Sioux Falls area seeking support for new ways to address community needs, expand successful programming, or build capacity. Grants are also considered for agencies undergoing a unique financial crisis or conducting community-wide studies. For information on how to apply, visit www.sfacf.org

​United Way has collaborated with a panel that includes medical professionals, educators, social workers, and mental health specialists on anxiety, depression, and psychological well-being to develop activities to build resilience, by fostering safety, connections, and confidence in the lives of children and young adults. The program provides a new framework for mental health including training, guidance and tools to address mental health needs and crisis intervention, and works with the Lost and Found organization to present and distribute information. This program is for parents, teachers, neighbors and other trusted adults who are involved with children and young people.

ACPA is an international non-profit medical association with more than 2,300 healthcare professionals across more than 30 specialties who treat and/or perform research on cleft and craniofacial conditions. ACPA serves 76,000 patients annually through its ACPA Approved Teams. Below are some of the ways ACPA help make an impact in the cleft and craniofacial community: - Personalized support is provided to patients and their families, giving them tools they need to thrive - Educational materials are developed with cleft and craniofacial providers to ensure patients receive trusted information - ACPA Approved Team connections are provided to patients and families giving them access to interdisciplinary care to ensure the best possible outcomes - Continuing education is provided to cleft and craniofacial professionals with the latest techniques and cutting-edge research - College scholarships are awarded to students born with cleft and craniofacial conditions

Sanford Children's Castle of Care Hospital in Sioux Falls is a a free standing children's hospital designed uniquely for children and their families. The castle is a vibrant, colorful world where sick and injured children find inspiration, imagination and play to be as important to healing as our leading technology, breakthrough research and advanced medicine. The Castle of Care Specialists Our leading team of greater than 135 pediatric specialists focus on providing clinical services, advocacy, research and education to advance and ensure Sanford Children's Hospital provides the latest in care and services to every child we treat. Children's Miracle Network is dedicated to serving sick and injured children. 100% of the funds raised locally stay local to help sick and injured children up to 18 years of age in eastern South Dakota, southwest Minnesota, northwest Iowa, and northern Nebraska. Funds raised provide direct assistance with meals, lodging, mileage, special formulas, and medications not covered by insurance. Funds also help to enhance programs and services, and purchase the most advanced life-saving medical equipment for use at Sanford Children's Hospital.

Invests in organizations to enhance the quality of life for disadvantaged individuals and families with an emphasis on building prosperity from cradle to career. In sharing John's vision of making a piece of the world a brighter place, we envision a compassionate community promoting life-long prosperity for all. The Foundation will support this vision through strategic initiatives, funding priorities and collaboration with partners who promote long-term sustainable change.