Join us to hear the story of suicide attempt survivor, Kevin Hines, who jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and lived. Kevin is a mental health advocate, global speaker, best-selling author, documentary filmmaker and entrepreneur who reaches audiences all over the world with his story of an unlikely survival and his strong will to live. Two [ more ]
We had an incredible time recognizing the heart of volunteers at our annual Spirit of Volunteerism awards luncheon in Sioux Falls. We are grateful to live and work in a community that embraces volunteering. Congratulations to our nominee’s and our winners. The Spirit of Volunteerism awards are made possible through the generous support of Midco, [ more ]
With an early diagnosis, both breast cancer and cervical cancer patients have marked treatment successes. But what if you don’t know how or where to access the screenings? What if you can’t afford the testing? That is where the Helpline can help!Beginning in 2017, 211 Helpline partnered with the South Dakota Department of Health to [ more ]
Bright and colorful HOPE cards and posters are now available through the Helpline Center. “The HOPE cards were specifically designed and created with bright colors to draw people to them,” says Janet Kittams, Helpline Center President. Studies have shown that people who suffer from depression are drawn to hopeful images. It was this premise that [ more ]
Interested in building a stronger, more effective volunteer program? Looking to increase volunteer recruitment, retention, and productivity? This spring the Helpline Center will be offering Volunteer Management Training.Brookings: February 7 & 8, To register visit: 2018bkvmt.eventbrite.comRapid City: March 14 & 15, To register visit: 2018bhvmt.eventbrite.comSioux Falls: April 12 & 13, To register visit: 2018vmts.eventbrite.comTraining topics [ more ]
Giving Tuesday – Tuesday November 28, 2017Giving Tuesday is an excellent opportunity to make an annual gift to the Helpline Center to ensure our office continues to provide to the communities of South Dakota.Giving Tuesday is a Global Day of giving and the Helpline Center remains strong to our commitment to “Making lives better by [ more ]
This post originally appeared in the spring 2017 issue of Stars and Stripes Magazine and was written by Malikah Berry, chief programs officer for Points of Light.Service to country is in Jaime Waterbury’s blood.The daughter of a retired Army colonel, Jaime served in the Air Force with two tours to Iraq. Jaime’s husband is active [ more ]
We have sent out our Spring 2017 Newsletter. There are upcoming events and information for all. Click here for the link to the Spring 2017 Newsletter.
Helpline Center invites individuals and families to choose projects that interest them. Once completed, the projects can be delivered to the Helpline Center offices in Sioux Falls, Rapid City or Brookings. Helpline Center staff will deliver the projects to the appropriate nonprofits. If individuals or families would prefer to deliver the completed projects themselves, they [ more ]
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