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Cheryl Hanna from Access to Justice is presented with $10,000 to assist with matching funds for their pro bono program.

Blake Hoffman, board member of the SDCF awards a check in the amount of $5,000 to benefit the South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchestra. Also pictured are Mark Isackson, Orchestra and Band Teacher of Axtell Park Middle School in Sioux Falls, Dr. Christopher Stanichar, Director of Orchestral Activities at Augustana College and Harvey Jewell, Conductor of Symphonia.

Jodi Baumberger from the Hyde County Community Daycare receives a check for their Governor’s House Daycare Project.

Robert Joyce from Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society receives a $3,000 check from Ginger Niemann, Program Officer for the South Dakota Community Foundation. This grant will assist with their Jazz Diversity Project.

The South Dakota Furniture Mission of Sioux Falls is presented a $7,000 check by board member Rich Cutler and Program Officer Ginger Niemann. This grant will assist with upgrades to their facility.
 

South Dakota Community Foundation board members, Pat Adam and Charlie Thompson award the Boys & Girls Club of Pierre $7,000 to assist with their Family P.L.U.S. Program.

The Native American Community Board is presented a check from Ginger Niemann, Program Officer of the South Dakota Community Foundation. This $7,000 grant will assist with their Transitional Housing program in Lake Andes.

The Native American Community Board photo two.

Homestake-Adams Research and Cultural Center in Deadwood

SDCF President Bob Sutton presents a $15,000 grant check to Mary Kapco of the Homestake-Adams Research and Cultural Center in Deadwood.

HELP!Line

Board members and staff from HELP!Line located in Sioux Falls accept a check in the amount of $7,500 from Ginger Niemann, Program Officer for the South Dakota Community Foundation. These funds will assist with the new call center phone system.

Sustainable Harvest

Dan O'Brien from Sustainable Harvest and one of the organizations board members accepts a check from Bob Sutton, President of the South Dakota Community Foundation. This mobile meat processing plant is a converted semi trailer, capable of traveling to remote ranches on reservations and, in a humane manor, killing Native buffalo.

Verendrye Museum

Ginger Nieman, Program Officer for the South Dakota Community Foundation presents a $10,000 check to Darby Nutter, president of the Verendrye Museum board, and other board members. The grant will support the Verendrye Museum's Fort Pierre to Deadwood trail ride, which will raise funds for museum renovations.

Verendrye Museum

Darby Nutter along with other board members shows off local artifacts displayed at the Verendrye Museum in Fort Pierre.

Youth and Family Services Foundation

SDCF President Bob Sutton presents the Youth and Family Services Foundation a $5,000 grant to assist with a feasibility study for an endowment campaign.

Habitat for Humanity

Bob Sutton, President of the South Dakota Community Foundation, presents the generous check to Habitat for Humanity – South Dakota for their continued efforts in advocacy on affordable housing in South Dakota. Representing HFH – SD are the Executive Director Patty Bacon (left) and President Deana Larson (center).

Grossenburg Implement

South Dakota Community Foundation President Bob Sutton accepts a check from Barry and Charley Grossenburg to establish the Grossenburg Implement Hughes and Stanley County 4-H Support Fund.

Caminando Juntos

Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary are presented a check from Ginger Niemann, Program Officer of the South Dakota Community Foundation. This $10,000 grant is for Caminando Juntos, an outreach ministry program that assists the Latino population in the Sioux Falls area.

SD Discovery Center

Bob Sutton, President and Ginger Niemann, Program Officer of the South Dakota Community Foundation present the South Dakota Discovery Center with a grant check. The $3,500 matching grant will assist the Discovery Center to expand their Hands-On-Partnership (HOP) Program.

Capital City Children's Chorus

Charlie Thompson, board member of the South Dakota Community Foundation awards the Capital City Children's Chorus in Pierre a $5,000 grant to assist with costs incurred to perform at America's 400th Anniversary Weekend in Jamestown, Virginia.

United Retirement Center, Inc

United Retirement Center, Inc. staff and children are presented a check from SD Community Foundation board member Bob Jostad. This $20,000 matching grant will assist with the completion of a 16,000-square foot addition to its original structure.

Diamond Willow Ministries

Lunch attendees celebrate the receipt of a $10,000 check from the South Dakota Community Foundation at Diamond Willow Ministries in Ft. Thompson, SD.
Tom Sannes and Bob Sutton of the South Dakota Community Foundation present a $20,000 check to Dave Hahler (center) of the Webster Area Development Corporation.

Webster Area Development Corporation

Tom Sannes and Bob Sutton of the South Dakota Community Foundation present a $20,000 check to Dave Hahler (center) of the Webster Area Development Corporation.

Girl Scouts of the Black Hills

SD Community Foundation board member Peg Seljeskog presents a $10,000 grant check to Pat Quyle, CEO of the Girl Scouts of the Black Hills to support the Girl's Circle program.

Eureka Banner Settlement Fund

South Dakota Attorney General Larry Long presents a check to community leaders in Eureka establshing the Eureka Banner Settlement Fund. The proceeds from this permanent fund at the South Dakota Community Foundation will be used to support health care and senior care projects in Eureka.

The Main in Eagle Butte

Julie Garreau, Executive Director of The Main in Eagle Butte gives a thumbs up at the Grand Opening of their Teen Center!

TRACES Bus

Standing in front of the TRACES Bus, Center for History and Culture are South Dakota Community Foundation board member Pat Adam along with TRACES Executive Director, Michael Luick-Thrams. This Bus-eum is a mobile exhibit that increases awareness of WWII internment in the U.S. The South Dakota State Historical Society hosted the TRACES Bus at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre.

On Hand Development Corporation

SDCF President Bob Sutton presents a $10,000 grant check to On Hand Development Corporation board members Tim Prince and Kevin Watts in Miller.

New Underwood Development Corporation

Bob Sutton presents a grant check to Brett Hanson of the New Underwood Development Corporation in the newly remodeled New Underwood High School Gym in July 0f 2007.