Written by Bridget Bennett
December 3, 2024
SIOUX FALLS, SD—MarketBeat’s commitment to giving back continued in the fourth quarter of 2024, as the company's employee-led philanthropy committee donated $48,500 to 12 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 Q4, along with the positive impact these nonprofits are making in the Sioux Falls community and the projects these organizations plan to complete with the donated funds:
The Foster Network is a clothing and supply resource center for foster families in the Sioux Empire. The donated funds will go toward operating expenses for new staff members who are helping to keep up with the explosive growth the organization has seen over the past year.
B-Squad Dog Rescue helps find new forever homes for unwanted, abandoned, injured, or abused dogs. The funds donated by MarketBeat will help support a special transport rescue mission.
The Teddy Bear Den supports limited-income pregnant women and their families. Their mission is to promote healthier pregnancies and an overall healthier community. The donated funds will directly support their incentive and education-based program by providing essential baby items for 19 moms and their children. This program increases prenatal care and reduces smoking rates among pregnant women.
The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation offers grants to teachers to purchase materials that will give students hands-on, immersive experiences. Teachers apply for these funds with their ideas for innovative educational opportunities.
Habitat for Humanity Greater Sioux Falls partners with three area schools, cooperating with over 200 students per year to build habitat homes while sharing experience in skilled trades. Qualifying families assist in the building and then purchase the home utilizing a 30-year mortgage with 0% interest. Habitat for Humanity also provides affordable home repairs to qualifying individuals as part of their neighborhood revitalization initiative. The donated funds will sponsor the Raise the Roof Reckoning event which serves as a fundraiser for the organization.
The Family Visitation Center empowers children to maintain healthy relationships with their families through safe, supervised visits and exchanges. The donated funds will help create a special Polar Express-themed holiday experience for kids who are unlikely to have special holidays at home.
Caminando Juntos creates a welcoming presence and responds to the needs of Latino migrants so that they may thrive and flourish. Their three program areas are Community Resources, English Language Learning, and Immigration Legal Services. These funds will support English Language Learning.
Shift Garage provides car repairs for only the cost of parts and hopes to help people in our community break the cycle of poverty. This organization connects applicants with life improvement classes and workshops and teaches basic vehicle maintenance. These funds would go toward repairs on “Upshift vehicles” and operation costs of a mechanic who provides oversight of volunteers. The Upshift program purchases and repairs cars to sell them at a discounted rate, providing a safe, reliable vehicle to individuals who would not otherwise be able to afford one.
Fun & Friends is on a mission to empower our community through social programming for individuals with a disability and families of a child with a disability. This donation sponsors a family-friendly disability resource expo, which will bring over 50 resources directly to families in a fun social setting, where they can chat with the providers and get their questions answered in a relaxed, pressure-free environment.
Independent Living Choices is the fiscal agent for the ADA 35 Festival, a day-long celebration honoring the history of disability rights, fostering connection and understanding, and focusing on the future as a community of diverse perspectives and abilities. This donation sponsors the event.
Glory House provides residential and outpatient addiction treatment to low-income, often unhoused people. They also provide transitional assistance for people who are moving from incarceration to living in the community. These funds will support five months of their activities budget. Research shows the two main factors that have to be addressed to maintain long-term recovery are supportive people and healthy activities.
TEDx Sioux Falls hosts a community event with approximately 10 individuals who share short but remarkable talks worthy of representing the city and our region. This donation helps to sponsor the event in Sioux Falls.
MarketBeat's next round of philanthropy applications are due February 15th. The philanthropy committee will decide the company's Q1 2025 recipients by early March.
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