Written by Laycee Kluin
October 1, 2024
SIOUX FALLS, SD--MarketBeat’s commitment to giving back continued in the third quarter of 2024, as the company's employee-led philanthropy committee donated $177,829.45 to 13 Sioux Falls nonprofit organizations.
Each quarter, MarketBeat’s philanthropy committee, comprised of dedicated staff members, carefully reviews applications submitted through the company’s structured application process to determine which causes to support.
Below are the organizations and events MarketBeat supported in Q3, along with the positive impact these nonprofits are making in the Sioux Falls community:
Bread Break: This organization picks up extra fresh food from many local places and delivers it to a variety of nonprofits, feeding 1,000 people per week and diverting 850,000 lbs of food from landfills. MarketBeat is helping sponsor the new partnership with Kwik Star by filling the need for overnight refrigeration and freezers.
Emily’s Hope: Supporting the mission of removing the stigma of substance use disorder through awareness, education, and prevention and removing financial barriers for treatment and recovery.
Face it Together: Providing addiction wellness support to empower individuals in making healthier choices and achieving lasting recovery.
Falls Area Single Track: Supporting the mission to protect, create, and enhance quality trail experiences for mountain bikers in the Sioux Falls area. MarketBeat contributed to the goal of adding over 10 miles of new track at Great Bear, this initiative fosters collaboration among trail users and promotes outdoor recreation for all.
Feeding South Dakota: Supporting the school backpack program where students in need get food on Fridays throughout the school year to bring home for the weekend.
Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons: Building courage, confidence, and character in girls while discovering talents and taking action to improve their community. MarketBeat is helping fund two new 10-member troops at Title-1 schools in the after-school program – eliminating financial barriers and transportation barriers with the location.
Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce YPN: MarketBeat is proud to be the Engagement Space Sponsor for the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce YPN's Crossroads Summit 2025, supporting a dynamic environment where young professionals can connect, learn, and grow.
Junior Achievement of SD: As a sponsor of Junior Achievement of South Dakota's Finance Park, MarketBeat is supporting the effort for students to gain real-life experience in financial planning, budgeting, and career exploration, laying the groundwork for smart financial choices in the future.
Levitt at the Falls: Supporting an expansion of facilities, including larger greenrooms and dressing rooms, backstage wheelchair access, additional staff offices, and improved storage for lighting and sound equipment. This expansion will also enable year-round indoor programming and create new revenue opportunities through venue rentals.
Restoration Generation: MarketBeat is proud to sponsor RESGEN's Men's Summit on Saturday, February 1, 2025, and the Date Night Comedy events on February 27 and 28, 2025, supporting their mission to help men restore their relationships with God and others and grow in Christlikeness in all areas of their lives.
Sioux Falls SculptureWalk: Part of what makes downtown Sioux Falls a desirable destination, with 80 original pieces of art on display changed annually. MarketBeat is happy to contribute toward artist compensation for this local arts charitable organization.
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society: Their mission is to be a safe haven and human voice for all animals in need. MarketBeat is a proud sponsor of Waggin’ Wednesdays – a weekly social media post featuring an adoptable dog.
Special Olympics South Dakota: Helping to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities, giving them opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship. MarketBeat’s sponsorship includes equipment purchases such as balls, bowling ramps, and track equipment.
Applications for MarketBeat’s Q4 giving are due by the 15th of November, with decisions communicated by the end of the month.
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