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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.

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.

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.

The Jaycees is a leadership training organization for men and women between the ages of 18-42 that provides an all-around program to its members. This program develops the whole person through specific emphasis on personal growth, community service and management training. Some projects include assisting Sioux Falls Fireworks with the 4th of July fireworks display at the Fairgrounds; Haunted House; sandbox fills; and holiday gifts for kids (in conjunction with Toys for Tots). Motto: Leadership training through community service.

Contributes to 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 focusing on ethical standards in businesses professions and working for international goodwill and peace. Also sponsors exchange students and business teams.

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.

Veteran Service Organization that is focused on assisting veterans and their families, supporting youth activities, and providing services to various other community service projects. To find a post near you, visit the website and enter your zip code, or your city and state.

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.

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.

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.

Service organization focusing on ethical standards in businesses professions and working for international goodwill and peace. Also sponsors exchange students and business teams.

Sertoma is a not-for-profit civic organization with community-minded members in our service clubs across North America. Every year Sertoma clubs raise more than $20 million for local community service projects.

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.

Service organization focusing on ethical standards in businesses professions and working for international goodwill and peace. Also sponsors exchange students and business teams.

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.

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.

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

Raises funds for local community service projects, grants, and scholarships. Sponsors community projects to promote freedom and democracy, assist youth, and meet community needs. A major area of focus is assisting Aberdeen Parks and Recreation and Forestry Department with development of Storybook Land and the Land of Oz.

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

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.

Volunteers serving their communities to meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding through the Lions Club. Vermillion Lions Club collects used eyeglasses and hearing aids as well as provide financial support for both sight and hearing needs (a qualification form needs to be completed). Serves youth by providing scholarships and support local organizations such as Boy and Girl Scouts, HOBY, library programs, and assistance to other community projects as the needs arise. Also, supports community by supporting the Fire and Police Departments, the Edith Siegrist Vermillion Public Library, the W. H. Over Museum, South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Lions Park, The Main (Senior) Street Center and by participating in community events such as the Dakota Day parade and Parade of Lights.

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.

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.