Connections to Community and Quality Life Experiences
With a wealth of social and recreational opportunities in our community, a variety of resources connect people of all ages and abilities to our community and those who live in it.
Augustana’s FriendsLink provides specialized education and recreational opportunities for adults with disabilities along with reverse integration opportunities for Augustana University students.
DakotAbilities’ Meaningful Day is designed to provide recreational and social activities for people with physical and intellectual disabilities to be an integral member of the community. Exploration of interests and improved communication through art, music, theatre, health, and wellness.
Helpline Center’s Outreach Support program is designed to support isolated or homebound older adults. This program is an innovative approach utilizing telephone assurance as a mode of connection to reduce loneliness. It also provides the clients with information about additional community services they may be able to access.
Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota’s Better Together matches adult volunteers with older adults for recreational and social opportunities. Matches go on outings, talk, pursue hobbies, and may also assist with the older adult’s needs such as grocery shopping and occasional transportation.
Southeast Technical College Foundation Access & Workforce Opportunity program provides access to career training, financial assistance and personal and professional support to meet the needs of underserved students seeking to enter the workforce.
Stabilize Health and Lengthen Independent Living
Services that allow older adults to stay in their homes longer and supporting their loved ones providing care.
Active Generations’ Caregiver Case Management provides local supportive services to family caregivers to lift and empower them to make necessary changes, in order to regain some balance and control over their lives, allowing them to continue their caregiving role in a healthier way.
Active Generations Céilí Cottage Adult Day Services meets the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia who are unable to stay home alone during the day. The program is offered in a home-setting with direct-care staff. Services offered include: medication administration, bathing, monitor health conditions, daily exercise, socialization activities, and caregiver support.
Active Generations’ Day Break Adult Day Services provides healthcare serves and social engagement opportunities for adults living in the community that are in need of daily assistance as the result of a chronic condition. The program provides nursing services, meaningful activities, and caregiver support.
Active Generations’ Nutrition Services/Meals on Wheels provides people ages 60 and over a hot and nutritious noon meal in a congregate or home delivered setting for a donation.
Active Generations’ Workers on Wheels helps seniors remain independent in their homes by providing minor home repair, lawn and outside home repair, as well as transportation to and from medical appointments.
Project Car's Health Care Rides provides no-cost rides to various medical appointments for seniors and financially limited people.
The Legacy Foundation's Owen's Outfitters program is a medical equipment lending library whose mission is to provide durable and disposable medical equipment at no charge to those who need it most, sourced through community donations.