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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Community service organization that strives to make communities and the world better. Children and vision are of the organizations biggest areas that are served. All of the money that is raised in fundraisers, goes back to various local or worldwide needs.

Giving help to youth through monetary assistance and volunteering.

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.

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.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Organization is interested in preventing blindness, and assisting those who are already blind. Offers education to members on service to the blind. Collects and cleans eye glasses for mission trips in Mexico. Conducts free vision screening for children. Recycle Aluminum to help pay for the community services provided.

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.