This service organization works for fellowship and ethical standards in business and professions; works for international goodwill and peace; sponsors exchange students and business teams.

This service organization works for fellowship and ethical standards in business and professions; works for international goodwill and peace; sponsors exchange students and business teams.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Through service, friendship, and leadership, we're committed to making a lasting impact. The Mitchell Club is an active group in our community. Through service projects, donations, and fundraisers, we help fill in the gaps that are needed to promote a healthy community and healthy children. Service Projects: Kiwanis Woodlot Park, Mitchell's first handicap accessible park, blankets for first responders to hand out to kids involved in emergencies, filling the little free libraries around town with books, volunteering with youth serving agencies. Fundraisers: Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Baseball Tournament, Palace City Kiwanis Half Marathon/5k/10k, and Supermarket Sweep.

Chapter of national civic service organization Sertoma, Inc. Organization exists for service to mankind and volunteer fundraising. A special interest is helping people with hearing impairments and learning disabilities.

The Colton Lions Club supports the community by supporting local community needs, helps purchase eye glasses and hearing aids for those who are financially challenged.

Civic, non-profit organization whose mission is bringing out the best in kids in the Sturgis community. Programs for area youth, including but not limited to: Sturgis Optimist Toy Drive Annual City-Wide Easter Egg Hunt at City Park Jeff Smit Jr. High Track Meet

The LifeScape Ambassadors were formed in October 2014 when the auxiliaries of the former South Dakota Achieve and Children's Care Hospital & School voted unanimously to join together to form one group. The mission of the LifeScape Ambassadors is to provide the extras to enhance the quality of life for the adults and children supported by LifeScape. It's a legacy of the mother's touch that both auxiliaries sought to provide when they formed-to be sure all felt loved and cared for.

Members of Lions International provide global service as the Knights of the Blind working to combat preventable blindness and to provide sight enhancement services to the visually impaired.

The Zonta Club of the Black Hills is a member of Zonta International. Zonta International is a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls. Provides members to work together to meet common goals, develop leadership potential with growth opportunities in the club, district, or international level, and work on the advancement of women. Zonta Club of the Black Hills is a service club that hosts a yearly rummage sale. The money raised goes to fund scholarships, service events, etc. Members also participate in other service and social opportunities and participating in one of the acting sub-committees in the club.

The Zonta Club of Pierre-Fort Pierre is a member of Zonta International. Zonta International is a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls. The Pierre-Fort Pierre Club is a service club that generates money from the sale of booths at a Fall Craft and Vendor Show. The money raised goes to scholarships, grants to local organizations and to make and serve a meal at a local community banquet. Members also participate in service-related events such as a community garden plot to raise fresh vegetable for the local food pantry, a closet of gently used professional clothing for women and collecting donations for the local domestic violence center.

Service club that gives its members opportunities to help young children in the community through service projects and contributions.

Service to mankind - main interest is speech, hearing, and communication disorders. This is an open club, membership is open to all with an interest in making Sioux Falls a better place to live.

Substance use programming providing chemical abuse assessments, groups, and individual services. Classes/workshops and prevention programming available for middle schools and communities. Walk-in assessments and telehealth services available.

A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting positive aging for adults. Provides social, physical, educational, and outreach programs to enhance their members' lives and the community. Includes: Active Cruisers Motorcycle Club, Arts and Crafts, Billiards, Bingo, Book Club, Card and Game Clubs, Community Action Team (CAT), Crafters, Creative Writing Group, Bean Bag Club, Sing-Along Group, Tuesday Night Dances, Early Birders Bird Club, Gold'n Silver Drama Club. Golf Club, Hiking Club, Kazukes, Knitting, Line Dancing, Lifelong Learning Education Opportunities, Color Me Happy Club, Computer Classes, Photography Club, Pickleball, Quilting Club, Scrabble Club, Shuffleboard, Table Tennis, Trips and Travel, Walking Club, Woodcarving Club, Genealogy Club, and Special Events. *Some programs require user fees some are free. Members receive a monthly Lifetimes Newspaper that provides all information regarding classes and events.

Purpose is historic preservation, education and patriotism. There are 10 chapters in South Dakota located in Brookings, Yankton, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Custer, Belle Fourche, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, and Watertown.

This service organization works for fellowship and ethical standards in business and professions; works for international goodwill and peace; sponsors exchange students and business teams.

Sertoma exists for the high and noble purpose of service to mankind by communication of thoughts, ideas, and concepts to accelerate human progress in health, education, freedom, and democracy. The Minnehaha Sertoma Club contributes both time and money to a variety of community organizations, including: SD School for the Deaf Community, Family Visitation Center, Meals on Wheels, St Francis House, Glory House, Lunch is Served, SOS project, and many others.

This service organization works for fellowship and ethical standards in business and professions; works for international goodwill and peace; sponsors exchange students and business teams.

Service organization which develops community fundraising events including the annual Pancake Days. 100% of the fund generated by Pancake Days stays with local charities and has historically supported the following organizations - Falls Community Health Center, South Dakota Eye Bank, Sioux Falls Habitat for Humanity, SD Lions Sight and Conservation Program, SD Hearing Committee, Siouxland Library & Children's Program, McCrossan Boys Ranch, Serve and Learn Student Association (SALSA) - a group that organizes high school volunteers in our community through the Helpline Center, and The Sioux Falls Banquet.

An anonymous group that has formed to help others in need. The group asks only that those who are helped turn around and help three others. The group meets monthly and there are no requirements to join. It is asked that each member give of themselves and agree to pledge their own money and time. The group does not accept solicitations from agencies, a request must be pitched by one of the group members. The group is open to informational letters and site visits. There are no paid staff or administrative costs, and all monies go directly to others in need. ​If someone is in need of assistance, they can contact this group by sending a letter describing their need.

Provides vision and hearing services to those in need and assists in meeting community needs through a variety of service projects, fund raising projects, and donations programs.

Promotes fellowship among members, serves the community by raising funds for diabetes research and education, and other worthy causes.

The Lions Club assists individuals who are blind and helps with community education for the prevention of blindness. Sight and blindness are main areas of emphasis. Also active in area of diabetes education and fundraising for different groups. The group also offers screenings for vision to preschool children at no charge. Works with schools, daycares, and health care events.

The Zonta Club of the Southern Black Hills is a member of Zonta International. Zonta International is a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls. Provides service dollars to programs that support their mission and honors women in the community whose lifework has supported our mission. Offers scholarships for high school graduates in the Custer, Hot Springs, or Edgemont communities. Puts together two fundraisers such as publishing the Southern Hills Directory & Planner, and Zonta Fest, an event that supports women in the arts and music. Also puts together Yellow Rose Week - a week that honors those in the workforce who make a difference for women in the area and Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women Campaign. Members also participate in other service and social opportunities and participating in one of the acting sub-committees in the club.

KidSight South Dakota - Working to screen children for eye health. Mobile screening units are available to daycares, preschools and schools on request. - Eyeglasses & Hearing Aid Collection - Glasses are inspected, cleaned, refurbished, and reused by people in need in developing countries around the world. Hearing aids are also refurbished to improve the quality of life for those who cannot afford new technology. In Sioux Falls - drop locations for used hearing aids and eyeglasses are available at every Lewis store or the Foundation office. In Rapid City - any of the collection boxes at the three Boyd's Drug locations. In greater South Dakota, we have drop locations for used hearing aids and eyeglasses in dozens of small towns. Please call our office for the full list. Specific Assistance Program - Partners with healthcare professionals to provide vision services (eye glasses) at reduced rates to income-qualified individuals (200% of federal poverty level). For local Lions Club information (including meetings and contact details), contact the Foundation Office.