News for Professional Advisors

The stretch of time between the winter solstice and the spring equinox can feel like the doldrums, especially in the Upper Midwest.

Think dark mornings, early sunsets and bitter cold.

Sure, some days you get that bright, gorgeous glimpse of what it might be like to live in a snow globe. But more often, that time between the merriment of the holidays and the first day of spring can be challenging.

Several nonprofits in the Sioux Falls area offer services that can help address some of the challenges that come along with winter – everything from just feeling a little blue to those who have Seasonal Affective Disorder.

As you advise your clients on their charitable giving, remember that these nonprofits can benefit from multi-year gifts.

“So many nonprofits operate as leanly as possible,” said Patrick Gale, vice president for community investment with the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. “A charitable donation that repeats really is the gift that keeps on giving for these organizations.”

Here are a few agencies making a difference:

FACE IT TOGETHER provides dignity-affirming care to individuals who struggle with, or are affected by, addiction. Their innovative approach to addiction care expands the focus to the needs of the whole person and prioritizes ongoing improvements in wellness.

HELPLINE CENTER operates the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline in South Dakota. The line is staffed 24/7 and serves those who have a mental health or substance abuse crisis. The 988 line is a resource for people who have any kind of mental health concern – from anxiety and depression to thoughts of suicide.

THE COMPASS CENTER provides crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy to children, adolescents, and adults who are survivors of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse and human trafficking/sexual exploitation. Many victims arrive with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. The Victim Assistance Fund provides clients with housing support, security equipment, gas vouchers, bus tickets, necessities for children and more.

SAD ISN’T BAD is a free grief counseling and non-denominational community support program in Sioux Falls for families of all school-age children (K-12) who have lost a loved one. Professional counselors and social workers lead separate groups within each session to help children identify and express their feelings in a healthy way, foster open family communications, and provide tools to help individuals during their grief journey.

LOST & FOUND’S mission is to prevent suicide and support suicide loss survivors through data-driven and resilience-focused suicide prevention and postvention programs and services for youths and young adults ages 10 to 34 and their support networks. The organization has impacted more than 5.1 million people since its founding in 2010.

EMILY’S HOPE is dedicated to removing the stigma of substance use disorder through awareness, education and prevention; and removing financial barriers to treatment and recovery.