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South Dakota Day of Giving: Coming together through generosity

Host Lori Walsh with Katie Day, director of Almost Home Canine Rescue, and Kayce, an adoptable dog at Almost Home.
Tara Brady
Host Lori Walsh with Katie Day, director of Almost Home Canine Rescue, and Kayce, an adoptable dog at Almost Home.

On today's show...

The entire state comes together for one day focused on generosity. Welcome to the 2023 South Dakota Day of Giving!

We speak with Ted Stephens III, co-founder of the fundraising and communications organization the Numad Group. He discusses the power of giving and celebrating local nonprofits all year long.

The Sisseton Area Community Foundation seeks to uplift people and organizations around Sisseton. Sandi Jaspers, vice president of their advisory council, and Jane Schneider, treasurer, talk about what they do and how they do it.

We discuss food sovereignty, language revitalization and dreaming big with Brandi Charging Eagle, individual giving manager at Sicangu Co.

Debora Alickson dives into the importance of donations to Special Olympics Spearfish Peaks. The organization is supported through financial giving and by those donating their time as a coach or volunteer.

Equality South Dakota is a 2SLGBTQ+ educational and political advocacy group that seeks to serve the whole state. April Carrillo, chair of community engagement, talks about building informed communities.

We celebrate the vibrant arts community in northern South Dakota with Raven Christman, president of the Grand River Arts Council.

Plus, Katie Day, director of Almost Home Canine Rescue, stops by the studio with Kayce, an adoptable dog from the rescue. She discusses how her organization seeks to support South Dakota's furry friends — and how well-behaved Kayce is.

Explore all the participants in the South Dakota Day of Giving.

Tara Brady

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.