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Annual Report 2018Tightening the Opportunity Gap for Youth in our Community

For more than 53 years, Youth & Family Services (YFS) has been a leader, advocate, and innovator in child and family ser-vices. The breadth and depth of our programs have proven to be exceptionally successful in increasing the well-being of children, birth through age 18. It’s an honor and a privilege to present this report highlighting some of our accomplishments from this past year. Many of these achievements were made possible because of the amazing involvement and support of concerned individuals, organizations, businesses, and foundations. In addition to expanding its outreach services, YFS has also been able to keep administrative and fundraising costs below 13%.

YFS board members and staff continue to work with parents, educators, law enforcement, other non-profit organizations, and community leaders to ensure the services we provide are effectively meeting the needs of children. Our nine programs deliver comprehensive outreach to underserved youth and families by providing high quality early childhood education,

preschool, child care, afterschool and summer youth development programming with academic support and enrichment, intensive case manage-ment for at-risk youth, father involvement and parent engagement, parenting education, mental health counseling and trauma treatment, nutrition and health advocacy services, and violence and substance abuse prevention.

Although our services have been a critical component in helping many families become capable, caring, and contributing members of the com-munity, we know more needs to be done. Our programs are filled to capacity, we have waiting lists, and our facilities are overcrowded. After years of planning, our board and staff made the decision to expand our current East Adams Street campus to more effectively meet the growing needs of children and families in our community. We broke ground on this exciting expansion project on April 9, 2018. Construction has been going well. The new building and remodeling work are scheduled to be complete by early 2020. This expansion will allow us to further develop our current services and address the following issues:

• Working families need quality care for their children, especially very young children. This issue is particularly acute among low- and moderate-income parents who are in school, the workforce, or both. • Middle school youth have unique needs. Our expansion project includes the development of a program designed especially for middle school youth to provide mentoring, support, and engaging programs while they transition through early adolescence. • For healthy development, children need both their mothers and their fathers. YFS’ Fatherhood First will expand to engage additional children and fathers or positive male role models. • Outdoor learning space offers numerous benefits to children. Being outdoors improves children’s physical and mental health. Our expansion will add more than 30,000 sq. ft. of safe, fun, and interactive outdoor learning space. • Children living in chaos, with food insecurity, or in inadequate housing usually also have unmet health needs. YFS will expand health advocacy programs to help families connect with appropriate services. • Methamphetamine, marijuana, and alcohol use by youth are at an all-time high in our community. This issue is of special concern for youth because of the way these substances affect brain chemistry. YFS’ expansion project will allow for increased prevention education. • Individuals in healthy relationships are happier and more productive. YFS’ Stronger Family Program will work with teens and adults to support relationship skills and strengthen their path toward economic stability, mobility, and employability.

As part of this great community, we share a responsibility for the future of our society. By exercising compassion for our neighbors, we’re building a foundation for prosperity while inspiring others to stand up and make a difference. Together we can help achieve YFS’ vision that children in western South Dakota develop healthy bodies, inquiring minds, wholesome relationships, compassionate hearts, creative spirits, the conviction to stand up for themselves and others, and the courage to build a better society.

A Letter From Our Chief Executive Officer

Susan FedellChief Executive Officer

YFS Leadership

Chief Executive Officer Susan Fedell

Program DirectorsDarcie Decker, Nutrition Services & Community OutreachLiz Kelso, Home-Based Head StartCorey Kennedy, Family Support and Advocacy ServicesVicki Lowry, Rapid City Head StartAmanda Moriarty, Child Development CenterMaureen Murray, Mental Health and Prevention ServicesCarrie Robley, Girls Inc. of Rapid City

Administrative StaffDr. Nadene Deiterman-Greni, Grants CoordinatorJanet Gundersen-Powers, Director of Finance & Human ResourcesTyrel Hoon, Information Technology DirectorKelly Aves, Executive Administrative AssistantDavid Miller, Associate Executive DirectorBrianna Nelson, Communications CoordinatorConnie Olson, Development DirectorSharon Oney, Grants AdministratorPatricia Schulte, Grants DeveloperMike Smith, Director of Facilities & Program Advancement

Sen. Stan AdelsteinCharles ArbeiterScott BarbourDr. Dale BerkebileKyle BladaMalcom ChapmanJeff DenisonAngie DietrichGogie EnstadSteve FlaneryPam FritzJeff FullertonShawn Gab

Pat GoetzingerKenna HaganMary HellandJohn HeyApril HixGreg HollibaughRoger JohnsenLloyd LaCroixGary LarsonKathy LetnerKevin MartinBill MayJudee Oldham

Hon. Craig PfeifleMatt PickmanKaren RabenGlynda RahnJenny SchmidtMike StecDr. Willis SutliffDan WarrenJohn WayWilliam WhiteTerry WhitingCathy WilliamsPhil Zacher

Margo Julius, PresidentTonya Johnson, Vice President

JC Joyce, SecretaryGreg Schweiss, Treasurer

Dan Warren, PresidentJohn Way, Vice President

Pat Lebrun, TreasurerPat Goetzinger, Secretary

YFS Foundation Board of Directors 2017–2018

Eunice Johnson, ChairpersonLoretta HillBrian Ogle

YFS Legacy Society Advisory Board 2017–2018

Gary BrownGreg Hunter

Jerred KoppmannMichelle Lintz

John MurphyLloyd Sohl

Terry WhitingMargo Julius, Ex Officio

Youth & Family Services Board of Directors 2017–2018

Girls Inc. of Rapid City• This past year 1,063 girls, ages 6-17, engaged in

programs that inspired them to be strong, smart, and bold.

• YFS Girls Inc. delivers research-based, educa-tional and recreational programs in a fun, interac-tive way. Programs are designed to encourage girls to take risks and master physical, intellectual, and emotional challenges. Throughout the year, girls have the opportunity to utilize the computer lab, receive homework help, engage in individual and team sports, participate in community service projects, explore the arts, and go on excursions to learn about and explore our community. Sev-eral key areas of focus include: math and science education, pregnancy and drug abuse prevention, basic life skills, media literacy, economic literacy, adolescent health, increasing self-confidence and body awareness, violence prevention, and environ-mental education.

• YFS Girls Inc. Operation SMART (Science, Math, and Relevant Technology) encourages girls to engage in science and math activities and investi-gate nontraditional, technical/vocational, or scien-tific careers. In the past year, 645 girls explored, had fun, and got messy through hands-on activi-ties, career mentoring experiences, and laboratory experimentation.

• During the school year, the YFS Girls Inc. Lit-eracy Program provides extra hands-on activities and support to girls in kindergarten through third grade who have been identified as reading below their grade level. In the summer, Readers Corner is available to all girls, kindergarten through fifth grade. Reading is encouraged in the summer to keep the girls learning all year. In the past year, 443 girls benefited from the YFS Girls Inc. Literacy Program. In addition, 643 children also participated in other literacy-focused programming.

Founded in 1965, Girls Inc. of Rapid City was Youth & Family Services’ first program. Girls, ages 6-17, are able to participate in fun and exciting educational and recreational activities in a safe and nurturing environment, year-round. YFS’ Girls Inc. focuses on the whole girl through a combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment, and research-based program-ming. Our program highlights community action, sports, health, careers, and life planning. Girls are equipped to set goals, overcome obstacles, improve academic performance, become more self-reliant, lead fulfilling and productive lives, and become role models in their community. Activities at YFS’ Girls Inc. are designed to be developmentally stimulating and age-appropriate and are implemented in a creative environment.

“I love coming to Girls Inc. because it’s like having another family. You make new friends every day and everyone cares about you.”

-Kayla*, age 11YFS Girls Inc. member

*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of our clients.

“I love that my son is excited to come to YFS every day. I work full-time and go to school part-time so knowing he’s somewhere safe and fun where he also gets educational programming means a lot to me.”

-Sarah*, Mother of a child enrolled at YFS’ Child Development Center

Child Development Center• YFS’ Child Development Center provides qual-

ity care, a highly qualified staff, and a nurturing environment for children, ages 4 weeks through fifth grade. This past year, 414 children engaged in educational and recreational activities designed to foster their overall development. Of those 414

children, 89 were infants and toddlers, 198 attended preschool, and 127 participated in the school-age program.

• The YFS Child Development Center focuses on meeting the unique needs of low-income families. Thanks to support from the United Way of the Black Hills, we continue to maintain a low-income client base of 77 percent. Of the children enrolled at YFS’ Child Development Center, 52 percent come from single parent households and 58 percent are of a minority race.

• To better meet the needs of families living in poverty, we have incorporated Head Start/Early Head Start into our programming. Children, ages 4 weeks to 5 years, enrolled in this option receive developmental screenings, family services as-sistance, health and wellness education, counsel-ing services, and nutrition services. Last year, 88 children received Early Head Start services and 110 children received Head Start services.

• Throughout the past year, children enrolled in YFS’ Child Development Center were able to experi-ence more than 100 field trips to more than 60 dif-ferent locations throughout the Black Hills. During these trips, children are able to engage in alterna-tive educational opportunities that allow them to experience wildlife, nature, museums, and more. Excursions introduce children to topics and loca-tions they may not otherwise have the opportunity to explore. In addition, the YFS Child Development Center planned and hosted 20 center-based events for all enrolled families to attend.

The YFS Child Development Center offers quality care, a highly qualified staff, reasonable rates, and a welcoming environment for children, ages 4 weeks through fifth grade. YFS’ Child Development Center is one of the only facilities of its kind in the Rapid City area that focuses on the unique needs of low-income families.

YFS’ Child Development Center is licensed by the state of South Dakota and is recognized for its experienced, caring staff. All YFS Child Development Center teachers possess four-year degrees in education, child development, or related fields. In addition, staff members are provided with a minimum of 20 hours of annual child care training.

Children enrolled in YFS’ Child Development Center benefit from a wide variety of activities in a facility designed for young children. Children utilize our on-site gymnasium, computer room, library, and teaching kitchen in addition to an outdoor playground and their classrooms. Additionally, guest speakers and excursions enhance and expand learning opportunities.

“Working with my counselor has really helped me learn a lot about myself and how to handle my emotions better. I feel more in control of myself and that’s a really nice change.”

-Jesse, age 12*, YFS Counseling Center client

Counseling Center• The YFS Counseling Center served 1,286 unduplicated

youth and adults in the last year through assessment, counseling, and psychosocial group facilitation. All YFS counselors have master’s degrees in counseling or social work as well as specialized training in issues related to children, families, and trauma.

• From July 2017 to June 2018, YFS’ Youth Trauma Center screened 670 children and family members for traumatic stress, completed 205 trauma assess-ments, and provided 300 children and 30 parents with trauma related treatment; 33 children were referred to other providers. Additionally, YFS’ Counseling Center provided assistance and support at no cost to 66 individuals who were victims of crimes, thanks to a grant from Victims of Crime Assistance (VOCA), a program of the Department of Social Services. YFS’ Youth Trauma Center also provided training, informa-tion, and resources to more than 500 mental health professionals, employees of youth-serving organiza-tions, and community members.

• Exposure to trauma has a direct effect on a child’s brain development. To better understand the effects of trauma, how it impacts a child’s mental health, and how to accommodate some of the special needs of children that have experienced trauma, all YFS staff received four hours of trauma-focused training.

• Last year, the Intensive Family Support Program served 28 previously unserved youth and their families. This program is designed to help increase the number of families who develop the skills necessary to main-tain a safe, nurturing, and stable family environment in order to prevent the out-of-home placement of children for behavioral or criminal issues.

• Throughout the past fiscal year, the YFS Counseling Center provided bi-monthly counseling services at Crazy Horse School in Wanblee, S.D. to 39 individual students.

The YFS Counseling Center staff members are dedicated to helping young people find a sense of worth, identity, and meaning through counseling, crisis intervention, and when possible, family involve-ment. The fully licensed therapists specialize in a variety of therapeutic approaches including: play, art and sand therapy, abuse and trauma coping tech-niques, and chemical dependency and prevention counseling.

With a strong record of building genuine, caring relationships with clients, staff are able to create effective channels of communication and interact with children in ways they can understand. YFS counselors foster, nurture, and rebuild healthy family relationships that can influence a lifetime of positive change.

All YFS counselors have master’s degrees in counseling as well as specialized training in issues related to children, families, and trauma.

“Not only do I enjoy the fun activities I get to do with my kids, but I also appreciate the additional parenting and communication skills I’ve learned. Those skills have helped me be a better co-parent with my kids’ mom.”

-Kyle*, Father of children enrolled in YFS’ Home-Based Head Start

Fatherhood First

• In the past year, YFS’ Fatherhood First program provided quality programming to 305 fathers or male role models through 78 father/child activity socials, family gather-ings, Love and Logic parenting classes, and a weekly advocacy and support group for intimate partner violence offenders. Addi-tionally, YFS’ Fatherhood First, in partner-ship with YFS’ Stronger Family Program, provided relationship education services to more than 200 youth and adults.

• YFS’ Fatherhood First continues to be at the forefront of the movement to engage fathers in the lives of their children. This past year, Fatherhood First staff conducted multiple trainings reaching more than 100 individu-als. Through these trainings, staff dissemi-nate information, strategies, and resources that help prepare individuals and agencies that work with fathers and families.

• Dads 4 Dads classes allow staff the oppor-tunity to mentor and provide resources to current or expectant fathers who are cur-rently incarcerated. Classes cover a variety of topics including the importance of being a positive figure in your child’s life, deci-sion making, responsibility, relationships and communication, parenting, and more. Last year, Dads 4 Dads mentors hosted 33 classes and served 231 fathers.

YFS’ Fatherhood First is designed to educate families, staff, and the community about the importance of fathers in the lives of children through a hands-on curriculum. Research has established that male role models play an important role in the social, cognitive, and mental health development of children.

The YFS Fatherhood First program helps fathers understand and embrace the vital role they play in their children’s lives. The goals of the program are to increase the amount of time fathers spend with their children; expand fathers’ knowledge of child development; create a network of support for fathers in collaboration with other family advocacy agencies in the community; instill parenting skills and empower men in their roles as fathers; and change the public perception of men in their roles as fathers.

“The Boys’ Health Program has made a huge impact on my son’s life. His grades are up, his attitude has improved drasti-cally, and he has really come out of his shell. The friends and support he’s found there has made a world of difference.” -Peggy*

Mother of a boy enrolled in YFS’ Boys’ Health Program

Health Advocacy• YFS Girls Inc.’s Health Connections is an innovative,

referral-based program that works to meet the physi-cal, mental, and social health needs of at-risk girls, ages 6 to 15, by connecting them with medical, dental, and mental health service providers in the commu-nity. Health Connections advocates provide the girls with mentorship and support, transport them to and from appointments, work closely with their family and school to ensure their success, instill the importance of responsibility and self-esteem, and assist the girls in learning and developing patterns of behavior that will enhance their health. Numerous providers and agencies collaborated with YFS to ensure that the needs of 65 girls were met in the last year.

• From July 2017 to June 2018, 98 boys received services through the YFS Boys’ Health Program. This program offers extensive and intensive health advocacy services to boys, ages 5-17, who are at risk of developing physical, mental, or social health problems. Boys are referred to the program by school counselors, teachers, parents, and health and social service agencies. The Wise Guys reproductive health and healthy relationships program also reached 122 adolescents this past year. This course was con-ducted at the Juvenile Services Center, North Middle School, and with clients enrolled in the YFS Boys’ Health Program.

• Last year, Girls Inc. Health Connections and the Boys Health Program referred a total of 68 boys and girls to mental health therapists, connected 74 to oral health pro-fessionals, and helped 30 children secure optical care.

• Youth & Family Services actively promotes preventive health and works to improve the health and physi-cal abilities of children in our programs. Our Health Services Advisory Committee is comprised of a wide cross-section of health professionals and parents who work to advise in the planning, operation, and evalu-ation of the health service programs offered at YFS. Our health team works closely with this group to solve problems and brainstorm new ideas for health services and education.

Health Connections, a program of YFS’ Girls Inc., and the Boys’ Health Program are intensive case-management programs offered to boys and girls, ages 5-17, who have unmet mental, physical, and social health needs.

Children with unmet health needs can be referred to these programs by school counselors, teachers, parents, and health and social service agencies.

Each child is assigned an advocate who:• Assesses each child’s individual needs• Develops case management plans• Connects them with the appropriate medical, dental, and

mental health care services within the community• Offers referrals for tutoring or other services to meet their

individual needs• Works with their families and schools to ensure their

academic success• Assists them in learning and developing patterns of

behavior that will enhance their health• Emphasizes the value of regular school attendance and

good study habits• Instills the importance of responsibility, self-esteem, and

community involvement

Additionally, Health Connections and Boys’ Health Program advocates work with children to provide group and one-on-one mentoring experiences as well as individualized homework help.

“I know YFS’ Head Start set up my two older sons to do well in public school. One of them needed extra assistance, but they’re both succeeding academically. I attribute a lot of this to their Head Start experience. The support that I get on a weekly basis from the program is invaluable for me personally and for my children.”

-Kassi*, Mother of a child enrolled in YFS’ Head Start

Prenatal to Five Head Start• Last year, 828 children and their families partici-

pated in the YFS Head Start programs. Of those 828 children, 528 were enrolled in the Head Start portion of the program while 300 were served through Early Head Start.

• Several different program options are available to best meet the needs of children served. All program options offer developmental screen-ings as well as health and dental services for children. Support for families is provided through educational opportunities for parents, access to mental health resources, and through preven-tion programming. YFS’ Prenatal to Five Head Start recognizes the parent as the child’s primary educator, nurturer, and advocate. Parent involve-ment is the strength of Head Start and parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education and growth.

• Parents, volunteers, and other community support play an essential role in helping young children meet developmental milestones. Their assistance also helps YFS meet the match requirements of the Head Start grant. YFS welcomes donations of goods that can be used to support classroom ac-tivities. We recognize that parents and volunteers play a key role in assisting with program manage-ment and governance, classroom activities and direct services to children, parent and staff train-ing, and other necessary services. YFS develops individualized education plans for each child, and encourages parents and teachers to work together to identify activities that can be done at home with the child to reinforce skills and concepts taught during home visits or in class or to address areas where a child may need additional support. Last year, family members and volunteers contributed a total of 102,590 hours, valued at more than $1,885,716, to Head Start!

YFS’ Prenatal to Five Head Start offers no-cost, parent-focused preschool programming that is funded by the federal government. During the 2016-2017 school year, YFS’ Head Start programming was offered in seven South Dakota counties including: Custer, Fall River, Haakon, Jackson, Lawrence, Meade, and Pennington.

YFS’ Head Start programs offer developmental opportunities to promote school readiness through a variety of activities. Head Start teachers work with children and their families to develop their skills and set individual goals for each child. Curriculum and activities are carefully designed to be fun and developmentally appropriate and to prepare children for a lifetime of learning.

In addition to the educational services provided, YFS’ Head Start also offers screening and developmental testing, transportation, services for children with disabilities and their families, resources for family-oriented counseling, educational opportunities for parents, family literacy, alcohol and drug dependency prevention, as well as health and dental screenings.

“I love knowing my child is receiving balanced meals while they’re at YFS. The variety of food that’s offered is wonderful and has helped my once picky eater begin trying different foods.”

-Carol*Mother of a child enrolled in YFS’ Child Development Center

Nutrition Services• YFS’ Nutrition Services provided or over-

saw the provision of 795,532 meals and snacks to children in the last year.

• Every weekday during the summer, YFS’ Nutrition Services offered free breakfasts and lunches for any child, ages 1-18, through YFS’ Summer Food Program. Dur-ing the past fiscal year, 29,393 free break-fasts and lunches were served to children in our community. YFS’ Summer Food Program welcomes walk-in diners at its 410 E. Monroe St. location. Meals are also provided to children enrolled in programs at YFS’ E. Adams St. location through the

Summer Food Program. In June 2018, YFS received a grant from Black Hills Area Community Foundation to cover the cost of meals for adults accompanying children to the Summer Food Program.

• The YFS Family Child Care Nutrition Program partnered with 113 family child care providers in 21 western South Da-kota counties to oversee the provision of 535,631 meals and snacks between July 2017 and June 2018. This program helps caregivers serve nutritious meals to chil-dren, ages 12 and younger. Nutrition staff members visit the homes and centers of the child care providers to offer technical support with menu planning, nutrition edu-cation, and program management.

YFS’ Nutrition Services has an experienced and dedicated staff who do more than provide nutritious meals and snacks to children throughout all agency programs and across 21 western South Dakota counties each year. In an effort to combat childhood obesity, staff have committed to promoting positive food attitudes, healthy eating habits, and the impor-tance of nutrition in a child’s physical, mental, and social health, as well as their ability to learn.

Each year YFS’ Nutrition Services serves well-balanced meals and snacks to children in YFS agency programs and those children receiving care from registered in-home child care providers through the Family Child Care Nutrition Program. In addition to providing quality nutritious meals and snacks, staff members offer nutrition counseling and education services.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

“The Active Relationships Classes helped me with various relationship dynamics. I signed up for the classes hoping to learn strategies I could apply to my marriage, but I was excited that it also helped me learn different approaches to better interact with my kids and co-workers as well.”

-Marcus*, YFS Stronger Family Program client

Stronger Family Program• Youth & Family Services Stronger Family Program

served 704 unduplicated youth and adults in the last year through relationship education, case management and referral, and supplemental curriculum classes. All Support Coaches, Youth Educators and Adult Educa-tors have bachelor’s degrees and extensive experience related to serving teens, adults, and families.

• During this past year, the Stronger Family Program Youth Educators delivered a series of evidenced-based relationship education classes to high school students in seven different area schools.

• The Stronger Family Program enrolled 176 new adults in the past year, all of whom received evidence-based relationship education classes in the Rapid City and Box Elder communities. After completing classes, 77 individu-als and families enrolled in case management services. Stronger Family Program staff referred 86 different program participants to a variety of community partners for supplemental services such as financial education, individual and couple counseling, and advocacy services for children. Many program participants also enrolled in a variety of supplemental classes including Blended Family classes, Love and Logic parenting classes, Prime for Life, and Crucial Conversations.

• This past year, YFS’ Stronger Family Program was selected by RTI International as one of two youth-serving programs nationwide to partner in their Responding to Intimate Partner Violence in Relationships research project. This research will improve how professionals across the country assist teens with identifying unhealthy relationships and refer them to support services.

• YFS’ Stronger Family Program hosted a Community Resource Fair for YFS staff and 64 other community organizations that serve youth, families, and those in poverty. The goal of this event was to build

peer-to-peer connections and to share resources and referral information with the more than 325 individuals who participated.

YFS’ Stronger Family Program is a federally-funded, no-cost relationship enrichment program that serves individuals, couples, families, and high school youth. YFS’ Stronger Family Program provides curriculum, strategies, and activities that support healthy marriages and rela-tionships. Staff assist participants in developing the skills necessary to build strong relationships and improve their path toward economic stability, mobility, and employability.

The Stronger Family Program provides services in a seven-county geographic area in southwestern South Da-kota. These counties include: Custer, Fall River, Haakon, Jackson, Lawrence, Meade, and Pennington.

Funding for this project was provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Grant: # 90FM0085. These services are available to all eligible persons, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or religion.

“Lemmon SAFE Communities appreciates the support and guidance provided by the Western Prevention Resource Center. Preven-tion meetings hosted by WPRC provide an opportunity to network with other prevention providers while also learning about trends in drug use, expanding our knowledge base, and hearing new informa-tion. WPRC also provides updates on trainings available allowing us to increase awareness and knowledge to better serve schools, organiza-tions, and agencies in our contact area. Lemmon SAFE Communities truly feels that WPRC is an asset and benefit to coalitions and communities in Western South Dakota.”

-Debra Ruen, Prevention Director Lemmon SAFE Communities

Western Prevention Resource Center• The YFS Western Prevention Resource Center

(WPRC) serves 24 of South Dakota’s western counties by assisting students, parents, educators, community groups, social service and mental health agencies, chemical dependency service provid-ers, and law enforcement personnel in developing and implementing prevention programs in western South Dakota.

• Last year, the WPRC received more than 2,500 requests for materials, services, or resources; pro-vided training to more than 300 youth in leadership and prevention conferences; and delivered preven-tion education to more than 12,000 youth in western South Dakota.

• The WPRC also conducted various evidence-based programs and trainings dealing with current issues. Many of these work to support on-going prevention efforts in communities throughout western South Dakota. These trainings are making a significant dif-ference in reducing underage abuse of substances such as alcohol, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Some of the workshops and conferences included statewide drug prevention and educational program-ming for professionals; life skills courses; violence prevention; relationship and teen pregnancy pre-vention; diversion classes; youth leadership confer-ences; and alcohol, tobacco, and other drug preven-tion seminars. An extra emphasis is being placed on opioid abuse and methamphetamine prevention in school and community presentations.

• This past year, the WPRC provided 18 Mental Health First Aid Training courses in western South Dakota. Mental Health First Aid courses teach individuals how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis, and how to guide them to appropriate resources. The trainings help individuals identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. YFS offers two courses: one for adults and one for adults who work with youth.

The YFS Western Prevention Resource Center (WPRC) assists students, parents, educators, community groups, social service and mental health agencies, chemical dependency service providers, and law enforcement personnel in developing and implementing prevention programs in western South Dakota.

YFS’ WPRC, one of three prevention resource centers in South Dakota, serves 24 counties. Services are provided in cooperation with the Department of Social Services’ Behavioral Health Services, Division of Community Behavioral Health.

The WPRC is a member of the Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource (RADAR) Network and is an associate site for the South Dakota Prevention Network.

Kids FairSmiling faces, laughter, and excitement filled the air at the 23rd annual Youth & Family Services Kids Fair! This three-day, family-friendly event drew 9,827 children and their families to the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Children and families enjoyed educational and culturally rich entertainment, numerous inflatable attractions, train rides, costumed characters, and hands-on activities. Thanks to our sponsors, vendors, and the community, $110,338 was raised for YFS programs and fixed costs. We would like to give a special thanks to our 2018 Hometown Hero and Media sponsors:

Community Involvement

Diamonds and Denim Dinner TheatreYouth & Family Services Diamonds and Denim Dinner Theatre is an event designed to showcase YFS programs and share how the services YFS provides impact youth. Funding raised at the event—more than $67,000—allows YFS to continue to meet the needs of underserved children in our community. At this year’s 13th annual Diamonds and Denim Dinner Theatre, Kenny Putnam and East of Westreville, sponsored by Black Hills Energy, provided superb entertainment. Our guests enjoyed a delicious dinner provided by Outback Steakhouse and desserts donated by the Black Hills Chapter of the American Culinary Federation. An additional $132,000 was raised in support of YFS’ East Adams Expansion Project. Upon the project’s completion, YFS hopes to serve an additional 2,100 children and their families.

• Black Hills Surgical Hospital • Independent Insurance Agents of Rapid City • Julius & Simpson, LLC • McDonald’s• Regional Health• Donald and Linda Rydstrom• South Dakota Dental Foundation• Time Rental Equipment & Sales

• Haugo Broadcasting • Hits 102.7• HomeSlice Media Group• Hot 93.1• Kat Country 98.7• KEVN Black Hills Fox • KICK 104• KOTA Territory News

• 95.1 KSKY • KSLT The Power 107.1 • Midco• 93.9 The Mix• Classic Hits Q 92-3• Real Rock 100.3 The Fox • South Dakota Public Broadcasting• Star 106.3

Community Support• The Altrusa Club of the Black Hills is a service organization that focuses on addressing our community’s needs. For years, this organization has partnered with YFS to ensure that girls at YFS’ Girls Inc. have access to basic hygiene items they need. Altrusa also supports the agency financially and through continued volunteer ser-vice. We’re grateful to have their involvement.

• Helping to create wonderful childhood memories is a priority for many groups. This past year, airmen and women from Ellsworth Air Force Base’s 28th Operations Group and the employees of the United States Postal Service in Rapid City helped to make sure that each and every child at YFS’ Child Development Center received a gift at Christmas.

The Rapid City Woodworkers Association also distributed hand-crafted wooden toys to each child enrolled in YFS’ Head Start programs. Additionally, Star 106.3 and Classic Hits Q 92.3 collected 100 Christmas gifts for girls enrolled at YFS’ Girls Inc. with support from their listeners.

• For a number of years, the seasonal philanthropic group known as the Tottering Trolls have purchased and distributed holiday meal pack-ages to YFS families in need. This past year, the Tottering Trolls provid-ed packages to 100 families, each of which contained cereal, pasta, peanut butter, fruit, vegetables, bread, soup, ham, and other staples to create approximately 6-8 meals per family. The total value of the meals was more than $6,000!

We are deeply grateful to the more than 845 volunteers who collectively gave 3,380 hours of their time at Kids Fair. That’s a value of approximately $63,375! It would be impossible to host an event of this size without the wonderful support of our local community!

Alumni of the YearYouth & Family Services’ mission is to support children and their families in being capable, caring, and contributing members of the community. As we celebrate our 53rd year of service, we wanted to share some of the accomplishments of a few YFS alumni.

These individuals were nominated because they once attended YFS for part of their developing years, and now as an adult are not only successful, but making a difference for future generations. We are proud to recognize their efforts and showcase the successes of Deb Hadcock, Jonathon Simpson, and Shannon Stocks as YFS’ 2018 Alumni of the Year.

Deb was about eight years old when she began attending Girls Club, now known as Girls Inc. of Rapid City. There she did pot-tery, learned how to cook and sew, participated in sports, and took equestrian classes. “Girls Club was amazing to me because it gave us opportunities we couldn’t afford otherwise,” she declared. Even more important, “Girls Club taught me that relationships aren’t about color, they’re about people.” Those early experiences helped instill a strong work ethic, and Deb gained knowledge and skills that have served her well ever since. After obtaining her GED, Deb went to Black Hills Beauty College to become a hair stylist. She opened her own business, and after more than 30 years, still loves serving her clients. Later, Deb decided to get into politics. A former Rapid City Council member, she is now serving on the Pennington County Commission.Deb Hadcock

YFS Girls Inc. of Rapid CityBusiness Owner and Community Leader

Alumni of the Year

Shannon works as a chemical engineer in the oil and gas upstream drilling industry. She never pictured herself doing this work when she attended Girls Club, now known as Girls Inc., as a young girl. Shannon especially enjoyed science and chemistry in high school. “Nobody told me a girl couldn’t be an engineer.” After earning her master’s in chemical engineering, she was recruitedfor a job in Houston, Texas. Shannon says her early experiences at Girls Club helped shape her life. “Being able to accomplish something as potentially scary and dangerous as working with horses, having a safe space to do that, and having strong women as mentors have probably made me what I am today.

JR was enrolled in YFS’ Home-Based Head Start program. “Early on, my mom knew we needed a good start and that’s how she provided it for us,” he says. JR’s Home Visitor would come to his home each week with resources and educational activities to foster his social, emotional, and academic development. “It wasn’t work, it wasn’t school, it was having fun,” he declares. JR gradu-ated from Rapid City Central High School in 2003 and began his journey into the world of Information Technology. When referring to his goals, JR says, “Everybody’s story is still being written. We’re in the middle of the book and there is still a lot to be written.” JR is working on the next chapter of his story by beginning the process to obtain his bachelor’s degree in business management.

JR SimpsonYFS Head StartRegional Health

Shannon StocksYFS Girls Inc. of Rapid City

Chevron Corporation

YFS Foundation and Legacy Society

Anonymous (4)Senator Stan and Linda AdelsteinCharles and Jill ArbeiterDr. Reuben BareisDr. John BarlowRichard and Rebecca BelsaasJack and Alexis BenneDr. Dale BerkebileRobert BiernbaumBlack Hills Area Community FoundationBlack Hills Community BankDr. James and Maggie BloomGary and Gloria BrownPat and Lucy BurchillCindy BurenJudy BurgessJames and Linda BurkPeggy Jo BushillaMelissa ByarsF. L. Clarkson Family FoundationMatthew DahlDarcie DeckerGeorge and Nancy DunhamBurke and Beth EilersRod and Gogie EnstadSusan FedellFirst Interstate BankFirst Western Federal Savings BankShelly FlackThomas Fritz and Pamela Walsh FritzDale and Jacquolyn FullertonTaylor GallBob and Judy GeisPat and Erin GoetzingerJohn and Kate GordonKeith and Nadene GreniSterling and Vivian GreniStephanie Grunze-SwansonArlene Ham-Burr

Tom and Mary HellandMike and Susan HenceyDennis HengenRonald HenleyJoe and Bonnie HiltJim HolterJohn HowardRonald and Bonnie Hughes Greg and Beth HunterIndependent Insurance Agents of Rapid CityJoe and Janette JackmovichFrancis and Teresa JahnerJacquelyn JensenRoss Johnson Design CompanyEunice JohnsonMandi JohnsonNicholas and JC JoyceKadrmas, Lee & JacksonDan and Liz KelsoKetel Thorstenson, LLPJerred and Lisa KoppmannDonald and Nancy KrebsPerry and Gaylene KudrnaDeborah KuehnConstance LaneL.B. Lane Family FoundationGene and Pat LebrunDale and Sheila LeFebreTom and Kathy LetnerDan and Bev LindblomJohn and Michelle LintzVicki LowryMDU Resources Group, Inc.Alice MettlerMidland Scientific, Inc.David and Robin MillerPat and Amanda MoriartyRobert and Deborah MudgeJohn and Denice MurphyLaw Offices of John MurphyMaureen Murray

Janize NissenJudee OldhamTerry and Connie OlsonSharon OneyCurt and Cathy PaulsenBev and Lloyd Paulson Family Advised FundLloyd PaulsonPete Lien & SonsDesyl PetersonRandy Powers and Janet Gundersen-PowersTimothy and Karen RabenRegional HealthDonald and Linda RydstromScheelsVicki SchillingAlan and Patricia SchulteJ. Scull Construction CompanySecurity First BankDr. Ed and Peg SeljeskogRandy and Julie SilverMike and Tiffany SmithMary E. SnortlandLloyd and Jan SohlRichard and Fran StracqualursiLiberty SuperstoreVikki SwallowJon and Holly TrimbleUS BankJohn T. Vucurevich FoundationNick and Katie WaldWarren Window & SupplyDan and Paula WarrenJohn and Cindy WayWells Fargo FoundationWestjet Air CenterTerry C. WhitingCathy WilliamsDr. Roger and Diane WilsonKevin Wolfe

The YFS Foundation recognizes the following major donors for the 2017–2018 fiscal year, giving $250 or more: • The YFS Foundation continues to

make good progress in its Endow-ment and Land/Facilities Improve-ment Campaign to ensure the continuation and expansion of critical services by building long-term finan-cial stability for YFS programs. Since we began our campaign, we have received verbal and written pledge commitments and gifts totaling more than $6,918,294. During the 2017-2018 fiscal year, YFS Foundation provided $159,721 to YFS, Inc. for programs, services, and fixed costs. In addition, $2,995,964 was given to YFS, Inc. for land and facility projects.

• This past year, 272 new donors as-sisted with Youth & Family Services’ efforts to support children and their families in being capable, caring, and contributing members of the com-munity. In addition, 80 new donors contributed to the YFS Foundation.

• This past spring, 180 people from the agriculture/ranching community came together to celebrate the work that YFS is doing in western South Dakota. This event, hosted by Warren Window & Supply, was a terrific opportunity to showcase YFS programs, meet new friends, and begin building the relationships that are essential to our long-term success. We appreciate Warren Window & Supply for hosting this event, Starbucks and Quality Brands of the Black Hills for supplying beverages, Great Harvest Bread Co. and Outback Steakhouse for providing a wonderful meal, and Judy Burgess for donating excellent desserts!

Financial Review

Thanks to our success in and around Rapid City, YFS now serves thousands of children and families in communities separated by hundreds of miles across western South Dakota. The map at left shows the counties that benefit from YFS programs.

Serving Western South Dakota

YFS has a reputation for effective management of both our human and financial resources. The sources of funding include privatedonations, government grants and contracts, foundation grants, and fees for services provided. The amount spent on administrative and fundraising costs totals just 13 percent. This compares to the 15 to 25 percent typical for smaller nonprofit organizations. The chart at the right illustrates this excellent record.

Effective Budget Control

Statement of Functional Expenses

An annual certified audit on our complete financial

statements was conducted by Ketel Thorstenson, LLP with

an unmodified opinion. The full audit with notes is

available upon request.

Statement of Financial Position

An annual certified audit on our complete financial

statements was conducted by Ketel Thorstenson, LLP with

an unmodified opinion. The full audit with notes is

available upon request.

Statement of Functional Activities

An annual certified audit on our complete financial

statements was conducted by Ketel Thorstenson, LLP with

an unmodified opinion. The full audit with notes is

available upon request.

Grants and ContractsOn behalf of the children of YFS, we wish to thank all of our donors and partners who have contributed during the past year (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018). We want especially to recognize the following major contributors (grants or contracts of $5,000 or more, monetary donations of $250 or more, and in-kind donations of $1,000 or more) for their generosity and compassion. Thank you for helping us provide hope for a brighter tomorrow and empower the lives of children and families in South Dakota. In the 2017-2018 fiscal year, YFS received grants and contracts for specific program purposes as designated by the grantor from the following institutions and foundations:

$1,000,000 and UpU.S. Department of Education: South Dakota Department of Education & Cultural Affairs, Child & Adult Care Food Program and Child & Adult Nutrition ServicesU.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Office of Head Start

$100,000 – $999,999John T. Vucurevich FoundationUnited Way of the Black Hills: YFS Girls Inc. of Rapid CityU.S. Department of Education: South Dakota Department of Education & Cultural Affairs, 21st Century Community Learning CentersU.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Office of Family Assistance – Healthy Marriage & Relationship Education

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Community Behavioral Health, Prevention Program and TreatmentU.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration, National Child Traumatic Stress InitiativeU.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration, Drug Free Communities Support Program

$25,000 – $99,999 First Interstate BancSystem FoundationLarson FoundationUnited Way of the Black Hills: YFS Child Development Center YFS Counseling Center

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Health Resources & Services Administration, Maternal & Child Health Bureau, Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for ChildrenU.S. Department of Justice: South Dakota Department of Social Services, Victims of Crime AssistanceWellmark Foundation

$5,000 – $24,999Adams-Mastrovich Family FoundationCenturyLink Family & Work Development FundGreat Western BankGwendolyn L. Stearns FoundationMDU Resources FoundationWells Fargo Bank

Honorariums and MemorialsHonorariumsDavid Miller

Tom and Sharon Warner

MemorialsZane Alcorn

Emma BaumanCarol Boswell

Thelma “Martha” GouldLinda HarringtonEdward Hawks

Art JanklowYvonne Kuehn

Julie LarsonChuck Lien

Cynthia Lightner

Tom LowryThelma McNeillDwight Nissen

Carl OlsonLloyd PaulsonJesse Riddle

Ida M. St. PierreWes Samuelson

Monty SchaeferWilliam SchmagelDonald SchreiberDr. Nancy Scofield

Dr. Jay SegristJosephine Warren

Mark Williams

Major ContributorsAnonymous (24)28th Bomb Wing, EAFB28th Operations Group, EAFB28th Operations Support Squadron, EAFB34th Bomb Squadron, EAFB37th Bomb Squadron, EAFB432nd Attack Squadron, EAFB93.9 The Mix95.1 KSKYAction MechanicalSenator Stan and Linda AdelsteinAdvanced Therapeutic MassageAltrusa Club of Rapid CityAmerican Bagger MagazineAmerican Culinary FederationAmerican Family Insurance - Dave DavisDr. Angela AndersonDr. Dale and Jeanette AndersonCharles and Jill ArbeiterArrowhead Country ClubJack and Tehra AtwaterAvera Research InstituteAzzkikr Custom Baggers Donald and Lauren BalyeatBankWestScott and Jody BarbourMark and Claudia BarryBatchelder’s Plummer Piano and OrganDoug and Katie BatesBear Country USA - Pauline CaseyColleen BeckdoltDoug and Jane BeisnerBen Franklin CraftsSam and Joyce BenneTyler and Sarah BergstromDr. Dale BerkebileDr. Gail and Stephen BernardDr. Shana and William BernhardDr. Marcia Beshara and Robert RosenquistBest Western Ramkota Hotel & Conference CenterDr. Philip and Joyce BjorkBlack Hills Area Community FoundationBlack Hills Association for the Education of Young ChildrenBlack Hills BicyclesBlack Hills Dermatology, PCBlack Hills District Dental SocietyBlack Hills EnergyBlack Hills Federal Credit Union

Black Hills Health & WellnessBlack Hills Life FlightBlack Hills Orthopedic & Spine CenterBlack Hills Quilters Guild - Project WarmthBlack Hills Surgical HospitalDon and Kyle BladaBlessed Sacrament ChurchDr. James and Maggie BloomRobert and Janet BlumenthalDavid and Patty BoozeThomas and Joyce BowmanDaniel BowmanBoy Scout Troop #1187Boy Scout Troop #320Nathan and Anna BradleyTodd and Julie BrinkDonald and Cherril BrownGary and Gloria BrownJerry and Dodie BrownTyler and Lily BrucknerBruce and Norma BrugmanBuffalo Wild WingsPat and Lucy BurchillJudy BurgessDr. Raymond and Mary BurnettBrian and Alisha ButterfieldCabela’sCalvary Lutheran ChurchFred and Leanne CarlGreg CarlinAl and Coralee CarterCasey Peterson, Ltd.CaterpillarMalcom and Cheryl ChapmanChildren’s Therapy ServicesChili’sNancy ChristensenCity of Rapid City, Community DevelopmentJune Clark, EstateClassic Hits Q 92.3Anthony and Brenda ClebergClimate Control Systems & ServiceCoca Cola Bottling Co. High CountryJames and Christine ColemanColonial House RestaurantKelly CommetCommunity Health Center of the Black HillsCommunity Service Center Trust FundConrad’s Big C Signs

Construction Industry CenterConsumer Credit Counseling Services of the Black HillsJoni CookCounts of the Cobblestone Car Club, Inc.Courtesy Subaru, Inc.James and Margaret CowanRodney and Janna CowlingDave and Kathy CrabbDr. Michael CrutcherCTC Engineering and Design Co.Culvers of Rapid CityDwight CundyDavid and Carole CunyCuster School DistrictD & R Services, Inc.Dacotah BankMatthew DahlDahl Arts CenterDakota Charitable Foundation, LLCDakota Regional PeriodonticsDr. Susan and Michael DaviesDean FoodsDelta Dental of South DakotaJeff DenisonDennis DeSmetJeff DevineCleon and Adare DiersDr. Christopher and Angie DietrichS. Roy DishmanJoe and Jolene DobbsDollar General Literacy FoundationRandy and Margie DowneyRose DuboisDuhamel Broadcasting EnterprisesMiriam DunmireDr. Egon and Rita DzintarsLaverne and Myrtle EichRod and Gogie EnstadEPIC Outdoor AdvertisingJohn and Bettie EricksonAmie EstesZetha EstesExchange Club of Rapid CityRobert and Gayla FaireyFarm Credit Services of AmericaDeanne FarrarBrenda FauthEmployees of Fed Ex GroundSusan FedellFenske Media CorporationJohn and Nicole Fernau

Dr. Norman and Diane FerrierFirst American Title CompanyFirst Interstate BankFirst Western Federal Savings BankRandal and Rebecca FisherFisher BeverageSteve and Mary Helen FlaneryJim and Jodi FlemingKatie FlemingEric and Lisa FlintFMG EngineeringFounders Park ClinicFour Seasons Sports CenterThomas Fritz and Pamela Walsh FritzDr. Larry and Yvonne FroistadDr. Stuart and JoAnna FrommDr. Tim and Deb FrostEmployees of Fugro GeospatialDale and Jacquolyn FullertonJeff and Karla FullertonShawn GabRich and Suzanne Lien GabrielsonEmployees of Gap Factory OutletEmployees of GCC DacotahBob and Judy GeisDenny GemenyDr. Jackie GilbertsonMary Gilbertson-LeeJeff and Holly GodberPat and Erin GoetzingerGolden West TelecommunicationsDr. Michael GoodhopeGPLocalGranite AutomotiveGreat ClipsGreat Harvest Bread CompanyGreat Western BankGreat Western TireDonald and Doneen GrimmStephanie Grunze-SwansonDavid and Barbara GulkLaurel GundersenGunderson Palmer Nelson & Ashmore, LLPKelly and Susan GundersonThe Honorable Judge Robert and Ronda GusinskyH & R BlockDave and Diann HabichtJim and Carmen HaefsJoel and Kenna HaganVern Hagedorn

Major ContributorsBrian HaggHaggar’s GroceryCarol HaivalaJerry and Nan HalvorsonGary and Patricia HamiltonBrad and Jennifer HammerbeckJames and Kathleen HanleyTroy and Sheila HannonKenneth HarringtonHart RanchJames and Kathleen HastingsMonna HatleHaugo BroadcastingJean HawthorneHeavy Constructors, Inc.Tom and Mary HellandMike and Susan HenceyJim and Sondra HennenHermy’sDoug and Marnie HerrmannJohn and Judy HeyJohn W. Hey & CompanyDr. Briana HillLoretta HillDavid and Carla HillardHits 102.7April HixHobart Sales & Service, Inc.Dr. Bill and Jennifer HolecHoliday Gas StationsHoliday Hills EstatesGreg and Becky HollibaughHomeSlice Media GroupHot 93.1Hot Springs Ambulance ServicesJohn and Constance HowardDr. Troy and Rachel HowardEverett and Roberta HoytGreg and Beth HunterKamie HurdHVAC Elements: G & R ControlsGreg and Colleen HydeIndependent Insurance Agents of Rapid CityIzaak Walton League of AmericaJ & K MarketingJCPenney CompanyJoe and Janette JackmovichJanize NissenJasani Designs USA Inc.Dennis JennerJanel Jewett

Roger JohnsenArchie and Shirley JohnsonBradley and Carol JohnsonDave and Laurie JohnsonDavid and Wendi JohnsonEunice JohnsonMonae JohnsonRoss and Tonya JohnsonRoss Johnson Design CompanyBlake and Tracy JonesCurt and Sue JonesNicholas and JC JoyceJulius & Simpson Law OfficeBob and Bernice JuliusJohn and Margo JuliusJump CrazeJust Jymnastics, Inc.Steve and Marty KalkmanKAT Country 98.7KEVN Black Hills FoxKICK 104Ken and Nancy KirkMichael and Rocky KirkebyJanet KirschKiwanis International of Rapid CityKKLS News Talk RadioKNBN News Center 1Michelle KnockDr. Roger and Janice KnutsenLavern and Suzanne KochCurtis and Jennifer KonvalinJerred and Lisa KoppmannCarroll and Dennyce KorbKOTA News Radio 1380KOTA Territory NewsDrs. Stephen and Virginia Frei KovarikDr. Tom and Mollie O. KrafkaDonald and Nancy KrebsLisa KrebsMr. and Mrs. Tracy and Cindy KrsnakPower 107.1 KSLTPerry and Gaylene KudrnaDeborah KuehnLloyd and Pamala LaCroixLakeshore LearningLamar Advertising CompanyNathan and Ami LarsonGary and Kendra LarsonJessica LarsonDr. Rodney and Sandra LarsonLaureate Beta Sigma Phi SororityGene and Pat Lebrun

Dale and Sheila LeFebreDr. Raymond E. Lemley Memorial FundTom and Kathy LetnerLiberty SuperstoreEmployees of Liberty SuperstoreDr. Rebecca and Scott LinquistJohn and Michelle LintzLinda LintzLions Downtown ClubLIV Hospitality, LLCBill and Peggy LivermontLotus Up Espresso & Deli LLCBernita LoucksArthur and Sarah LudwickScott LynnDr. Joe and Nonie LytleTasha MaickiMax Main and Mary VromanMain Street SquareKay MartinKevin MartinToni MartinVernon and Barbara MascherMaverick PublishingWilliam MayScott and Angie McBeeSue McCormickMcDonald’sRyan and Kristi McFarlandMichael and Lori McGuireMark and Kristol McKieMcKie Ford LincolnMenardsDenny Menholt ChevroletDenny Menholt ToyotaMick’s Electric, Inc.MidcoMidco FoundationMidwest Outdoor ResortsTrevor and Robin MillsMinervas RestaurantRobert and Lois MooreMark and Michelle MordhorstIke and Holly MorganMorgan Stanley FoundationPhyllis MudgeRobert and Deborah MudgeKent and Cathy MundonJohn and Denice MurphyMystique Edge Nachtigall’s GreenhouseNamz Custom Cycle Products

National American UniversityEmployees of National American UniversityNational Association of Letter CarriersNative Sun NewsNeumiller Truck & Auto Body, Inc.Dayton and Esther NewbroughHenry E Niles FoundationNinth District Medical AllianceDr. Jason and Bianca NoblePatricia Nohr Van PattenNorthwest Pipe Fittings, Inc.Northwestern Warehouse/Allied Van LinesJudee OldhamErika OlsonJim and Karen OlsonTerry and Connie OlsonOnce Upon A ChildSharon OneyOptimists/Rushmore ClubOzzie and Beverly OsheimOutback SteakhouseOutdoor Campus WestPan-O-Gold Baking CompanyPapa Murphy’sDon and Jane PatnoeLarry PatnoeMax and Lacy PatnoeDonnie and Elizabeth PattonBeverly and Lloyd Paulson Family Advised FundLloyd PaulsonEmployees of Pennington County Information Technology DepartmentPerdue WoodworksDr. Mark and Janet Rose PerrenoudJerry and Jean PerrettLyle PetersBruce and Fay PetersonDwight and Linda PetersonThe Honorable Judges Craig and Jane PfeifleMatt PickmanPioneer Bank & TrustPlane Training, LLCPlatypuscoPatricia PloofDon and Amy PolickyDr. Tamara PolingCory Price and Valerie FlanaganQuality Brands of the Black Hills

Major ContributorsRCS Construction, Inc.Timothy and Karen RabenMike RaffertyJessie and Glynda RahnKevin and Katherine RandallRapid City Area SchoolsRapid City Auto Dealers AssociationRapid City Chamber of CommerceRapid City Cosmopolitan ClubRapid City Fire DepartmentRapid City JournalRapid City Medical Center, LLPRapid City Morning Optimist ClubRapid City Public LibraryRapid City Regional HospitalRapid City Regional Hospital Family Practice Residency ProgramRapid City RUSH Professional HockeyEmployees of Rapid City United Postal ServicesRapid City Woodworkers AssociationRapid Referral Network LLCWilfred and Margaret Rasmussen Memorial TrustDrs. Louis Raymond and Julie Todd RaymondReal Rock 100.3 The FoxJerry and Joan RecordMaxine RedinDr. Ron and Marian ReedDennis ReedRegional HealthCraig and Lonna ReinerReinhart Food ServicesScott and Natalie ReisenauerReptile GardensLoreli ReuterCharles and Rhonda ReuwsaatRice’s Rushmore MotorsportsJoyce RiddleRiddle’s JewelryAl and LeeAnn RiemanTuesday RileyWayne and Jan RippelChuck and Kay RiterBob RittbergerCorinna RobinsonRocky Mountain Chocolate FactoryRhonda RossRoth Trucking, Inc.Sybil Rounds

Roush Moving & StorageDaniel and Deanna RunyanRush Mountain Adventure ParkRushmore CaveRushmore German Club, Inc.Rushmore Obstetrics & GynecologyRushmore Plaza Holiday InnRushmore TramwayDr. Jennifer RyderDon and Linda RydstromDr. Robert and Betsy SageSt. Thomas More High SchoolSam’s ClubDr. Jorge and Patricia SanmartinWanda SawhneyGreg and Karen SchaeferScheelsDr. Robert and Heidi SchleiffarthDr. Rand and Karen SchleusenerWilliam and Dr. Pamela SchmagelDave Schmidt Insurance Agency, Inc.Jenny SchmidtJack and Rhonda SchockArlis SchreiberRobert SchutzAnnette SchweissGreg and Melissa SchweissJ. Scull ConstructionAndrew and Jessica ScullJim and Mary ScullSECO Construction, Inc.Security First BankServall Uniform & Linen SupplyInez L. Shaver Charitable TrustStar 106.3Cliff and Kathleen ShoemakerShopko FoundationDr. Mary Sibert-FoxSimon Contractors CompanyDr. Lori and Gary SimonLarry and Helen SimonsChef Jeff SlatharBrian and Paula SmithDr. Mary and Bill SnyderLloyd and Jan SohlSouth Canyon Lutheran PiecemakersSouth Dakota Child Identification Program South Dakota Dental FoundationSouth Dakota National Guard Child & Youth Program

South Dakota Public BroadcastingSouth Dakota School of Mines & Technology FoundationSouth Dakota Youth Hunting AdventuresSouth Maple United Methodist ChurchSouth Park United Church of ChristGlen and Robbin SpringStagestop Receptions and the Ramada HotelStarbucks Coffee CompanyState Farm Insurance - Bruce KittermanJarod StecMichael and Amy StecStec’s Advertising Specialties, LLCEmployees of Stec’s Advertising Specialties, LLCWes and Gladys StormStrider SportsDavid and Jacqueline Stucky StromDavid and Guyla SturgeonDuane and Gail SudmanDr. Willis and Patricia SutliffSynchrony FinancialTaco John’s of Rapid CityHarley TaylorEmployees of Technology and Innovation in EducationDr. and Greg TerrasasMark and Lisa ThomsenDr. Lycia and Shannon ThornburgMatthew ThortonR. Fred and Sherry ThurstonDr. Loyal and Emily TillotsonTime Equipment Rental & SalesDick and Marlene TobiasPaul and Carole TonnToys R UsJanene Trammell-PolkTona TribbyClay and Cheryl TrulsonMichael and Mary TrykoskiCurt and Peggy TuhyCraig and Joan UhreValley Green Lawn & Garden CenterRhonda Van PattenNobel and Marg VealVision Source SpecialistsVisit Rapid CityVivint CompanyDr. Kenneth and Cathy VogeleJoseph and Jayne Waggoner

Jeremy and Wendy WallaWalmart of Rapid CityEdyth WarneTom and Sharon WarnerWarren Window & SupplyDan and Paula WarrenJohn and Cindy WayJim and Bernetta WeaverLeRoy and Lisa WeisserMary Jane WendtDana WestWest River Electric Association, Inc.Western Dakota InsurorsWestern StationersWestjet Air CenterEmployees of Westjet Air CenterWestminster MOPSWharf ResourcesDr. Jay and Shannon WhiteJim WhiteWilliam and Loran WhiteTerry C. WhitingMark Whitley and Dr. Kelly Vaughn WhitleyLt. Col. Don WicklerJohn and Leona WilkinsRichard and Amy WilkinsCathy WilliamsBrenda WillsDave WithrowKenneth and Kelly WredeYoYo BerryPhil and Carolie ZacherBarry and Mo ZimneyZonta Club of SpearfishZonta Club of the Black Hills

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