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Rev. Michael Gilmartin from Teen Challenge of the Dakotas accepts a grant check from Ginger Niemann, Program Officer for the SDCF. Funds from this grant will assist with student sponsorship.

Blake Hoffman, board member of the SDCF awards a check to Larry Toll, President of the Washington Pavilion. These funds will benefit the production of Little House on the Prairie: The Musical.

Pat Adam, board member of the SDCF presents a check in the amount of $20,000 to Matt Gassen from the Community Food Banks of South Dakota.

Bob Sutton, SDCF President, presents a $5,000 check to Chris McCurdy from the Black Hills State University Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity's Director, Helen Merriman receives a check for $7,000 from SDCF President Bob Sutton. Also pictured
is Lila Mehlhaff.

Pat Walker from First Interstate Bank in Custer presents members from the Custer Food Pantry with a grant from the South Dakota Community Foundation in the amount of $5,000.

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Left to right:
Kim Canete, Marge Mccolley, Pat Walker, Karla Efrid, Laurie Aurthur, Elizabeth Anderson

Shane & Noella Red Hawk from the Sicangu Youth Center in Mission, SD accept a check from Ginger Niemann, Program Officer and Alex Lausing, Summer Intern for the SDCF.

Tom Olsen, member of the board of directors for the SDCF presents a check to the Wessington Springs Senior Citizens Center. Pictured from left are: Tom Olsen, Brian Bergeleen, Verna Thum, Keith Robbins, Delores Schimke and Marilyn Robbins.

Board Members of the Hermosa Arts and History Association receive grant check from Ginger Niemann, Program Officer for the South Dakota Community Foundation.

Board Members and staff of the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, SD receive grant check from Ginger Niemann, Program Officer.

Board members of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant Association receive check from Program Officer, Ginger Niemann.

Vonnie Sheilds from the Pierre Area Reading Council accepts a check for the South Dakota Women's Prison book club from Ginger Niemann, Program Officer.

Bob Sutton presents grant check to Ray Summers and Diane Melvin of the Journey Museum in Rapid City.

Members of the Eureka Community Development Company and Eureka Wellness Board receive a $10,000 grant from the South Dakota Community Foundation for a wellness center in Eureka. Pictured in the back row are: Jordan Opp, Jack Goetz, Dan Mettler, Richard Vetch.
Front row: Wanda Jundt, Kathy Shaw Thompson, Lona Hoff.

Pat Adam, board member of the SDCF and Ginger Niemann, Program Officer award a grant check in the amount of $7,000 to Scott Domke of the Tulare Economic Development Corporation and Lori Hintz with Beadle & Spink Enterprise Community, Inc. (BASEC). Also pictured are Dawn Woodward, her staff and the children that attend Dawn's Daycare.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Grand River Area receives a check in the amount of $7,000 for their SMART moves program.

Western Resources for dis-ABLED Independence of Rapid City is presented a $5,000 check by Program Officer Ginger Niemann. This grant will assist with their "Youth in Transition" program.

Indigenous Diabetes Education Alliance
SD Community Foundation Program Officer Ginger Niemann presents a $7,000 grant check to Susan Ricci of the IDEA to support the Native American Youth Diabetes Prevention Program.

Mark Mickelson, Chairman of the SDCF presents a grant check in the amount of $10,000 to Lynne Keller Forbes, Executive Director for South Eastern Development Foundation. Also pictured are Amber Gibson, Economic Development Specialist, SEDF and Dave Bangasser, President, SEDF

Black Hills Recovery Network
SDCF Program Officer Ginger Niemann presents a $15,000 grant check to Joan Harris of the Black Hills Recovery Network.
 

SDCF board member Bob Jostad presents a grant check to Patty Bacon of South Dakota Habitat for Humanity

Bob Sutton, SDCF President, presents a $7,000 check to Dan Miller of the Lake Area Zoological Society in Watertown. Jan DeBerg from the Watertown Community Foundation also participated in the presentation.

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.

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.