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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.

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.

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.

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 Kiwanis Club of Watertown 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.

Webster Key Club is part of Key Club International which is a student led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. The program is for high school students. Programs and services varies and includes Sponsored events with Ronald McDonald House, Children's Miracle Network, and The Banquet in Watertown, SD. ​Supporting local projects and fundraisers such as the food pantry, Needs Anonymous, Children's Miracle Network, and UNICEF. Supporting school projects such as the 1st Grade Christmas Store - people donate new or gently used items and 1st graders get to shop at the store to buy items for $0.25 to $1.50. The club wraps the gifts and gives to the child to take home and give to family members.

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.

Volunteers serving their communities to meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding through the Lions Club.

A non-profit volunteer organization, assisting and advocating for abused, neglected, or bullied children and helping their families with resources.

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.

Contributes to the community well-being through charitable donations and volunteer service with special emphasis on supporting efforts to prevent and find a cure for diabetes.

Service organization that hosts a variety of programs and services designed to help youth in the Brandon area such as the free, annual family-oriented Hometown Days, Holiday Angel tree, Bingo, an oratorical scholarship contest, an essay scholarship contest, and more. Also creates and sends out a bi-annual mailers to over 8,000 homes in the Brandon Valley school district.

Shriner's Hospitals for Children have a three-fold purpose: Treatment, Research, and Education. All care and services provided at Shriner's Hospitals regardless of patients ability to pay. Care is available in the following areas: Orthopedic - problems of the bones, joints, or muscles Burns - help is available from the first critical hours after the burn through reconstruction. Transportation is available for critically burned children Spinal Cord/Cleft Lip and Pallet - injuries and problems with the spine and mouth Transportation for Shriner's patients is available at no cost from Sioux Falls to the hospitals.

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.

B.A.C.A. exists with the intent to create a safer environment for children that have been sexually, physically, or emotionally abused, by lending support and protection. B.A.C.A involves the children with our united family of bikers with the end goal being to empower that child to regain the confidence necessary to face the world without fear and without the further need of B.A.C.A. In addition to becoming a presence in the life of the abused child, B.A.C.A. also provides for children by escorting them to court hearings and parole hearings of their perpetrator, as well as many other ways to ensure that child is free from fear.

B.A.C.A. exists with the intent to create a safer environment for children that have been sexually, physically, or emotionally abused, by lending support and protection. B.A.C.A involves the children with our united family of bikers with the end goal being to empower that child to regain the confidence necessary to face the world without fear and without the further need of B.A.C.A. In addition to becoming a presence in the life of the abused child, B.A.C.A. also provides for children by escorting them to court hearings and parole hearings of their perpetrator, as well as many other ways to ensure that child is free from fear.

B.A.C.A. exists with the intent to create a safer environment for children that have been sexually, physically, or emotionally abused, by lending support and protection. B.A.C.A involves the children with our united family of bikers with the end goal being to empower that child to regain the confidence necessary to face the world without fear and without the further need of B.A.C.A. In addition to becoming a presence in the life of the abused child, B.A.C.A. also provides for children by escorting them to court hearings and parole hearings of their perpetrator, as well as many other ways to ensure that child is free from fear.

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 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.

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.

Sioux Valley Optimist Club is one of the local chapters of Optimist International, which focuses on "Bringing Out the Best in youth, in the community and in ourselves." The club supports various youth focused community service programs and projects with volunteers and financially. Optimists promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs to inspire respect for the law, promote patriotism, and work for international accord and friendship among all people. They aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world. Most of all, the club values all children and helps them develop to their full potential by providing hope and a positive vision. Local focus includes: Children's Home Society & Children's Inn, Boys & Girls Clubs, feeding youth programs, and many more.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.