www.siouxfallshabitat.org
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that works in partnership with God and people everywhere to build and renovate houses for those in need. First Lutheran volunteers are needed to help with projects.
www.cfag.org/nutrition.htm
Meals-on-Wheels brings meals to the homebound in Sioux Falls. First Lutheran provides drivers for one of several routes.
www.stdysmas.net
St. Dysmas provides worship and Holy Communion opportunities to inmates at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. First Lutheran provides both financial support for the congregation and has regular opportunities to worship with members of St. Dysmas.
Project CAR is a service providing free transportation for senior citizens and special needs adults involved in First Lutheran, First Congregational, St. John American Lutheran, Our Savior’s Lutheran, the Senior Companion Program and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.). Rides to Sunday worship and church related activities must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Volunteer drivers are needed. Contact: Kate Heligas (605) 332-2777
The Stepping Into Good Health SIGH Clinic offers professional foot care, blood pressure screenings, and glucose and cholesterol screenings for people who are unable to pay for such services. First Lutheran collects donated socks to be used in the clinic. Contact: Parish Nurse Paula Bartels (605) 339-1983 ext. 234 or nurse [at] flcsf [dot] org.
www.alphana.org
Alpha is a non-denominational course that allows people to explore or deepen the Christian faith, build community and actively involve people in the lives of the church. First Lutheran regularly offers the Alpha Course.
www.mobilefoodpantry.org
The Food to You Mobile Food Pantry is sponsored as a service in the Sioux Falls area by Charis Ministry Partners, a non-profit organization of 13 local congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church is America. Food to You provides a supplement to existing food assistance in the Sioux Falls area in order to decrease hunger and poverty through greater availability of food and household items. Food to You Mobile Food Pantry distributes food each Thursday at a different site. First Lutheran Church serves as one of the thirteen congregations supporting this ministry financially and volunteers for two to three distributions per year.
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Augustana College Endowment Fund makes possible the development of gifted Christian leaders for church and society within an environment of Christian education, academic excellence and service oriented vocations. First Lutheran financially supports this fund.
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Bowden Youth Center is a safe meeting place for kids in the downtown area. An alternative to gangs, drugs and alcohol. First Lutheran provides financial support and volunteers for center activities.
Shetek Lutheran Ministries is a Bible camp owned by congregations of the Evangelical Church in America. First Lutheran both sends young people to programs and provides financial support for the camp.
www.lutheransoutdoors.org
Lutherans Outdoors of South Dakota offers year-round camping, outdoor opportunities and retreats at five separate locations throughout the state. First Lutheran members use the camp programs and the church also provides financial support.
www.thecommunityoutreach.org
The Community Outreach is an ecumenical ministry that provides basic services such as rental assistance and referral services to the working poor in the Sioux Falls community. First Lutheran helped found and financially supports this ministry. Web site
Family Connection provides temporary shelter, emergency supplies, services and support to the families of inmates at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. First Lutheran provides financial support. Web site
Good Shepherd Ministry Center offers daytime shelter and other services for the homeless and working poor in Sioux Falls. First Lutheran provides financial support.
Feeding South Dakota distribute donated, purchased and reclaimed food to over 500 nonprofit charitable organizations, in all 66 counties of South Dakota, who provide meals and emergency food boxes to those in need. First Lutheran collects non-perishable items that are distributed through the Food Service Center in downtown Sioux Falls.
http://www.translatorsofcultures.com/
Translators of Cultures is dedicated to ensuring the success of the small but growing immigrant and refugee population in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In concert with the school system, our dynamic programs provide support for and create understanding between students, parents and educators. Their most recent partnership with First Lutheran is a memory brick garden that tells stories of immigrants, veterans and refugees. | 
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) serves more than 34,000 people across the state of South Dakota. Inspired by God’s love, they care for, support and strengthen individuals, families and communities. First Lutheran financially supports this organization.
Luther Seminary trains pastors, theologians, musicians and a wide range of Christian leaders to face the challenges and opportunities of ministry and mission in a changing world of many cultures and religious faiths. First Lutheran financially supports the seminary and also provides direct financial support to students at this and other Lutheran seminaries.
www.plu.edu
Pacific Lutheran University is a liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran church in America located in Tacoma, Washington. First Lutheran provides financial support to both the college and direct scholarship aid to members who attend the college.
St. Francis House provides shelter, laundry, meals and special services to the homeless in Sioux Falls. First Lutheran provides financial support to the organization.
www.thebanquetsf.org
The Banquet helps feed the homeless and poor in Sioux Falls. First Lutheran prepares, funds and serves meals four times a year. Congregation contact: Roger or Bev Lamp (605) 339-4195.
Union Gospel Mission provides shelter, food, clothing, work training and spiritual help to the homeless, transient and destitute. First Lutheran financially supports the organization.
Woyatan Lutheran Church is a Rapid City mission congregation reaching primarily to Native Americans and Latino/Hispanic people. First Lutheran financially supports this church. |
